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Picture of a red cartoon mailbox for "Letters to Santa"

Letters to Santa

All Day 11/1 - 12/1
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
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📬 Letters to Santa at the Mokena Library 🎅

Picture of cartoon owl reading a book to a mouse and squirrel, the image says "Picture Book Month: A Celebration!"

Family Stories Month Picture Book Series YouTube Playlist

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Storytime
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November 2025 Family Stories Month Picture Book Series

Picture of the Beanstack Banner from the Family Stories Reading Challenge

Family Reading Month 2025 - Beanstack Challenge

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
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
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Time to gather ‘round! November is Family Stories Month, when we celebrate our histories and stories passed down from generations. Tales of laughter, adventure, and love can carry us through the years.

Picture of a rubber duck wearing a red winter hat

(Gr. K-8th) "Winter Wonderland" Duck Diorama Contest

All Day 11/12 - 12/12
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
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Join us in our first “Winter Wonderland” duck diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life.

Picture of the Family Reading Night 2025 Illinois logo, with a woman surrounded by children reading a story in a field.

Family Reading Month 2025 Free Book Giveaway Pick-up

All Day 11/13 - 11/20
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
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Stop by the Mokena Library to pick up your free book from our book giveaway carts at either of the Customer Service desks. 

Picture of an orange dinosaur holding a tea cup for a TEA-Rex Party

TEA-Rex Party!

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Someone special is hanging out at the Mokena Library....  It's "Tea"-Rex and he's inviting you to a fun afternoon Tea Party! Join our Prehistoric friend for some refreshments, games, and crafts.

Picture of the book, "The Area 51 Files" by Julie Buxbaum

(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club - "The Area 51 Files"

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: After School, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's book is The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum.

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