Mokena Public Library

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

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Generations: A Family History Take & Make

Generations: A Family History Take & Make

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 9:00pm

Mokena Public Library

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

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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Time	Sun (5/25)	Mon (5/26)	Tue (5/27)	Wed (5/28)	Thu (5/29)	Fri (5/30)	Sat (5/31)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group 2025 Summer Reading Program (All Ages) All Day 5/19–7/26 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Summer Reading Program 2025 May 19th - July 26th Join Us for a Summer Full of Reading Adventures!
		Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Mokena Public Library	This event is in the "Sensory" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Visit our Sensory Garden! 05/27/2025 @ 9:00am–05/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Sensory, Everyone Gardening & Seed Library This event is in the "Sensory" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Sensory, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Seed Library Event Details: Visit our Sensory Garden this summer, located on the west side of our library. Use your five senses and explore the wildflower, herb and touch gardens.
						This event is in the "Junior High" group Jr. High Book Club (Book Pick-Up Begins) - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak All Day Junior High 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 Age Group: Junior High Program Type: Book Club Event Details: GRADES 6 - 8: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSION
						This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Ready, Set, Read: Beanstack Bootcamp All Day Family, Everyone This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Spine Area Age Group: Family, Everyone Event Details: Beanstack Bootcamp: Summer Reading Kickoff! 📚 School’s out and summer is on! 🎉 Celebrate the last day of school with us at our first-ever Beanstack Bootcamp—your one-stop shop for all things Summer Reading!
9 am						Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:00am–5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: 9:00am - 9:30am Members only 9:30am - 5:30pm Open to the public	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group Children's Event: Fill a Bag of Leftover Crafts 9:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Children's Downstairs Area Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Fill-a-Bag Craft Bonanza Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:00am–3:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: 9:00am - 9:30am Members only 9:30am - 3:00pm Open to the public
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group One-On-One Technology Help 10:00am–11:00am Adults Educational, Technology Class, Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required One on one meeting with a librarian to review basic technology skills. We can go over computer, internet, iphone help, how to access and use the library's digital material (such as Hoopla) or learn more about our library databases. Just a reminder the appointment is for one hour only. Be sure to fill out the questionnaire so the librarian can be prepared.
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong class where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts! What to Expect: 🀄️ Inclusive Environment: Our Mahjong class is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of your experience level. 🤝 Connect with Fellow Players: Meet new friends who share your love for this engaging game. 🧡 Learn and Play: Whether you're learning for the first time or honing your skills, you'll have a fantastic time. Feel free to bring your Mahjong set if you have one, but we'll also provide sets for those who need them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, play, and have a great time at your library! Join us for an exciting Mahjong class, and let the tiles lead you to hours of fun and friendship. We can't wait to see you there! 🀄️🤗 Please call 708-479-9663 to register or visit our online events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.		This event is in the "Adults" group Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong class where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts! What to Expect: 🀄️ Inclusive Environment: Our Mahjong class is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of your experience level. 🤝 Connect with Fellow Players: Meet new friends who share your love for this engaging game. 🧡 Learn and Play: Whether you're learning for the first time or honing your skills, you'll have a fantastic time. Feel free to bring your Mahjong set if you have one, but we'll also provide sets for those who need them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, play, and have a great time at your library! Join us for an exciting Mahjong class, and let the tiles lead you to hours of fun and friendship. We can't wait to see you there! 🀄️🤗 Please call 708-479-9663 to register or visit our online events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.
1 pm
2 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Upstairs Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Crafters, welcome! Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work. Drop in and bring your supplies! Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use. No registration required.	This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. K-8th): Meet Us At Emagine Theatres!-Dog Man 2:00pm–5:00pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Movie Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior movie buffs and Dog Man fans! Join us for a special screening at Emagine Theater in Frankfort as we dive into the action-packed, hilarious world of everyone’s favorite crime-fighting canine. Disclaimer(s) Waiver Required This program will require a signed waiver to participate. Please print out or visit the library to pick one up. Turn in completed waiver to the library prior to program start. Waivers can be found here.
3 pm					This event is in the "Junior High" group Jr. High Book Club (Book Discussion) - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 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						This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group Pokémon TCG: Battle \| Learn \| Trade (B.L.T.) 4:00pm–5:00pm Junior High, High 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: Upstairs Program Room Age Group: Junior High, High School Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle \| Learn \| Trade (B.L.T.), an open drop-in/drop-out session for all participants in the Mokena Library Pokémon TCG League.
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm			Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm–9:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: Joseph Cirelli – President Kathy Lewandowski – Vice President Alvin Kempf, Jr. – Treasurer Marilyn O'Rourke– Secretary Camille Gonzalez-Jensen - Trustee Erin Minh - Trustee Sara Carmody - Trustee