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Picture of the flyer for the "Ducks in the Graveyard" Diorama Contest

(Gr. K-8th) "Ducks in the Graveyard" Spooky Diorama Contest

All Day 9/17 - 10/17
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Event Details:

Join us in our first “Ducks in the Graveyard” spooky diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life.

Sensory Make & Take: “Dot It” Animals Craft

Sensory Make & Take: “Dot It” Animals Craft

09/23/2025 @ 9:00am to 09/27/2025 @ 5:00pm
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Dot it!" is a sticker art activity designed to build fine motor skills, creative thinking, spatial reasoning, and focus skills. Each person will receive a kit that includes 5 animals to complete with 250+ dot stickers. For children ages 3+.

Loop Dreams: Learning How to Crochet from Scratch

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Join us for an introduction into the basic crochet stitches with tips and techniques from an expert! Learn basic pattern reading and crochet symbolling. Yarn and hooks will be included.

Random Craft Box

(K-5th Gr.) Random Crafting and Lego Day!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for some extra crafting fun? Come join us after school for an afternoon full of crafting and Legos! We will have a variety of crafts and Legos leftover from various Children's programs. 

Generations: A Family History Take & Make

Generations: A Family History Take & Make

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Educational, Genealogy, Take & Make Crafts
Event Details:
Get Started on your Family History with this Take & Make!

Celebrate Family History Month 2025 by introducing your young(er) family member to their family history!

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Maker Monday: Tinkercad

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
STEAM, Technology Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 10 & Older: Limit 14

Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Fiero Code Friday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10 & Older: Limit 14

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Thanksgiving Holiday - Closed

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library