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Picture of the Winter Reading Challenge Banner with a mouse and Benny the Beanstack Bean reading in front of a fire place

Winter Reading Program 2026 - Read with Benny & Friends

All Day 12/19 - 2/28
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone
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As we near the start of the new year with fresh resolutions, we remind readers that, while the journey of reading is fun and rewarding for all ages, it is even more enjoyable when you share that journey with a friend or loved one.

2026 New Year's Eve Party

New Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Library Party, Music
Registration Required
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Celebrate the New Year in style at the Mokena Library! Can't wait until Midnight? Then stop by our New Year's Eve party for the time honored tradition of counting down to "Midnight" at 7pm.

Colorful Notions Painting Contest

Colorful Notions Painting Contest

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/15/2026 @ 8:30pm
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start 2026 artistically with our "Colorful Notions" Painting Contest!

We invite you to explore the transformative nature of a new year and to push your creative boundaries!

The theme for the contest, "Colorful Notions," presents ar

Pictures of the characters from "A Minecraft Movie" standing together

Family Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Spine Area at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Spine Area
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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Join us for a fun movie night at the Mokena Library during Winter Break! 

DIY Build a Snowman Crafts

Sensory Take & Make: DIY Build a Snowman Crafts

01/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 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
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Do you want to build a snowman? Experiment with modeling clay for a creative sensory experience and create your own one-of-a-kind snowman! For age 3+

Easy to DIY

Fake Snow Scene

(Gr. K-5th) DIY Fake Snow & Build a Snowman

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is the weather frightful or delightful? You never know in winter. One thing we do know at the Mokena Library is that we are bringing the snow fun inside! We will use baking soda and shaving cream to create fluffy snow.

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