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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
Event Details:

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.

Snowman Slime!

(Gr. K-5th): Snow Much Slime Fun! - Clear Snowman Slime

Tuesday, January 27, 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, Slime Club, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and join us for some winter fun as we make DIY clear slime! This program may get a little messy, so make sure to wear something you don't mind getting a little slimey... We will provide aprons and gloves for extra coverage.

Owl sitting on top of colorful books and a coffee mug

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

9:30am - 10:00am Members only
10:00am - 5:30pm Open to the public

Step Back in Time Book Bag

Step Back in Time Adult Book Bag Registration

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/21/2026 @ 4:30pm
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Step back in time with our historical fiction book bag! 

Escape cabin fever with a few armchair time travel trips!

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