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Name: (Gr. K-8th) Peeps Diorama Contest
Start: 2025-03-24
End: 2025-04-12
Location: Mokena Public Library

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Picture of a Harry Potter Quidditch Game using marshmallow Peeps

(Gr. K-8th) Peeps Diorama Contest

All Day 3/24 - 4/12

Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Calling all PEEP-le! It’s that time of year again! Our Peep Diorama Contest will run from Monday, March 24th - Saturday, April 12th.

Picture of the theme of this year's ALA National Library Week - "Drawn to the Library" with cartoon graphic novel style images

Children's Scavenger Hunt - National Library Week "Drawn to the Library!"

All Day 4/7 - 4/12

Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

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

Program Type: Scavenger Hunt

Event Details:

Stop by the Mokena Library to do this month's Scavenger Hunt! This month's theme is National Library Week.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Pajama Storytime will be every second Tuesday evening of the month, where our Children’s Librarians will read a few stories centered around a new theme each month. We will also do a fun activity/craft and watch a short video while having a snack. Bring the whole family for a fun evening Storytime! Come dressed in your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal friends, if you would like.

Registration is required.

Limit: 30 children

Ages: Infant - 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 Children's Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

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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.

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.

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

Wednesday, April 9, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Join us for our new "My First Book Club" for children grades Kindergarten - 2nd. Each month we will read a different book from the Monarch Award list. We will read this month's picture book all together at the start of the program. We will then answer questions and discuss the book as a group. We will have a craft and/or activity to do that goes along with the theme of the story we read together. We will have time for a snack as well.

Registration is required.

Limit: 15 children

Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd 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 Children's Librarians, Ms. Emily and Ms. Helen, at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator David Litchfield, Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth is a nonfiction picture book about the Earth, told from the perspective of Earth herself.

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Picture of different colored crayons from the Drew Daywalt books

(Ages 0-11) Family Crayons Storytime - Session #1

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 26

Event Details:

Get ready for a colorful adventure at our special Crayon Family Storytime!

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Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

Snacks Provided during Children's Programs

(Ages 0-11) Family Crayons Storytime - Session #2

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

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, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Get ready for a colorful adventure at our special Crayon Family Storytime!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

Snacks Provided during Children's Programs

Adult Coloring Party

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Room at Mokena Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

No Worries, No Kids, Just Coloring...and Snacks!

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All Day		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. Take and Make Summer Sea Creatures craft. 07/22/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/26/2025 @ 9:00am Preschool, Grades K - 2nd Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd Program Type: Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Games Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 16 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 Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 16 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			This event is in the "Adults" group. Bingo for Adults 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Games Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: You asked for it; we deliver! Bingo's back again! Join us for this low-key game of chance; we provide the boards and call it out, and you may be the winner. There will be snacks and there will be prizes.
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: 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.
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5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Coloring Party 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: No Worries, No Kids, Just Coloring...and Snacks!
6 pm				This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Minecraft Puzzle Challenge - Level Up! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Family, Everyone Games Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Family, Everyone Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Think you’ve got what it takes to piece it all together? Join us for our Level Up Puzzle Challenge as part of our Summer Reading Program! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Program Attendance Policy Please arrive on time for the program. If you are unable to attend the program, please cancel at least 24 hours before the program begins, by emailing programs@mokena.lib.il.us or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through our Events calendar. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs.
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

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