Mokena Public Library

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Mokena Public Library
11327 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Sensory Take & Make Dinosaur Air Dry Clay Kit

Sensory Take & Make: Dinosaur Air Dry Clay Kit

03/10/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/14/2026 @ 5:00pm

Mokena Public Library

Full

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Sensory, STEAM, Take & Make Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

An engaging project that brings dinosaurs to life; encourages creativity and fine motor skills.

Kit includes one dinosaur skeleton toy, two air dry clay colors, and one set of eyes. For ages 3+.

Mario and Friends Racing

(Gr. K-5th): Mario Day - Races and Games!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Program Room at Mokena Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th

Program Type: After School, Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a high-speed adventure on National Mario Day! (March 10th - MAR10) Kids will have the chance to race each other on Mario-themed Hot Wheels tracks, inspired by the fun and excitement of the popular Mario games.

Thai beef dish with white rice on a white plate

Classroom Kitchen with Chef Kristyn - Thai Harmony -Virtual Program

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mokena Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culinary, Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover the harmony of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy that defines Thai cuisine. In this class, we’ll create dishes like Thai Basil Chicken with Coconut-Lime Jasmine Rice and finish with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.

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Time	Sun (3/23)	Mon (3/24)	Tue (3/25)	Wed (3/26)	Thu (3/27)	Fri (3/28)	Sat (3/29)
3 pm			This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group (Gr. K-5th) DIY Windchime & Windmill Crafts 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Arts & Crafts, STEAM Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the library for a breezy, creative adventure! You'll design and decorate your very own wind chime using colorful beads, ribbon and other materials. Disclaimer(s) Attendance Policy for Children's Programs We highly recommend registering with an email address. This is the only way you will get a confirmation email, be able to cancel and receive any updates, including cancellation of the program. Please arrive on time for the program. If you are unable to attend the program, please cancel at least 2 hours before the program begins, by emailing youthservices@mokenalibrary.org or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through your confirmation email. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation notice, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist for two weeks. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs. Registration Required for Children's Programs (K-5th) Registration is required. Limit: 30 children Grades: K - 5th grade Please register each child's name only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663, or email our Youth Services Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us. Snacks Provided during Children's Programs We will provide each child with a snack and drink during this fun after school program. If your child has any food allergies, please provide that information into the text box while registering for the program. We want to accommodate everyone and will have a healthy alternative snack for them.	This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group (Gr. K-5th): Minute-to-Win-It Games & DIY Basketball Tie-Fleece Pillow Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Arts & Crafts, Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled program where kids will team up to tackle exciting Minute to Win It games! Disclaimer(s) Attendance Policy for Children's Programs We highly recommend registering with an email address. This is the only way you will get a confirmation email, be able to cancel and receive any updates, including cancellation of the program. Please arrive on time for the program. If you are unable to attend the program, please cancel at least 2 hours before the program begins, by emailing youthservices@mokenalibrary.org or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through your confirmation email. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation notice, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist for two weeks. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs. Registration Required for Children's Programs (K-5th) Registration is required. Limit: 30 children Grades: K - 5th grade Please register each child's name only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663, or email our Youth Services Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us. Snacks Provided during Children's Programs We will provide each child with a snack and drink during this fun after school program. If your child has any food allergies, please provide that information into the text box while registering for the program. We want to accommodate everyone and will have a healthy alternative snack for them.	This event is in the "Junior High" group Jr. High Book Club (Book Discussion) - The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman 3:30pm–5:30pm Junior High After School, Book Club This event is in the "Junior High" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Upstairs Program Room Age Group: Junior High Program Type: After School, Book Club Event Details: GRADES 6 - 8: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSION
4 pm
5 pm						This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group Pokemon TCG: Gym Leader Challenge 5:30pm–8:30pm Junior High, High School After School, Games This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Junior High, High School Program Type: After School, Games Event Details: The Gym Leader Challenge is here, exclusively for participants registered with the Mokena Library Pokémon TCG League. Trainers will be assigned a Gym Leader to battle in a thrilling 50-minute, first-to-2-wins match.