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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Picture of the movie image for Disney's Lilo & Stitch

(Ages 0-14 yr.) Stitch Movie May-nia

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room at Mokena Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a wild and heartwarming adventure with everyone’s favorite blue alien! Join us for a special showing of the original Lilo & Stitch movie as we celebrate all things Stitch this May!

Picture of elephant toothpaste experiment foaming yellow and pink reactions

(Gr. K-5th) Elephant Toothpaste Experiment

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for an explosive afternoon of science fun! Join us at the library as we mix hydrogen peroxide, dried yeast, and dish soap to create a foamy chemical reaction known as elephant toothpaste!

Picture of board game pawns and dice

(Gr. K-5th) Board Games

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you get out of school early? Looking for something fun to do with your friends? Then stop by the Mokena Library to play a variety of board games. Have a favorite game? Feel free to bring it with and introduce your friends to something new!

Adult Crafternoons: Join Us Saturday May 10th at 2:00PM for Flower Wreath Workshop

Adult Crafternoon: Flower Wreath

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room at Mokena Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on crafting workshop to create beautiful flower wreaths. Guided by an instructor, attendees will learn how to design and assemble wreaths using mesh ribbon, zip ties, and other decorative elements.

Picture of the book, "Gibberish"

(Gr. K-2nd) My First Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Program Room at Mokena Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Grades K - 2nd

Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

It’s Dat’s first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn’t know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says — from the school bus driver to his new classmates — sounds like gibberish.

Picture of the book, "Just Right Jillian"

(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Program Room at Mokena Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th

Program Type: After School, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this heartfelt middle grade novel from debut author Nicole D.

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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		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. 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. 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
9 am						Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:00am - 5:00pm Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: 9:00am - 9:30am Members only 9:30am - 5:30pm Open to the public	Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:00am - 3:00pm 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming 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. 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 The Movies!-Dog Man 2:00pm - 5:00pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Movie Upcoming 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. Upcoming 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. 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. 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 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