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Decorate our Christmas Trees at the Library!

All Day 12/1 - 12/13

Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday program

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Decorate Our Christmas Trees at the Library!

Picture of the Elf on the Shelf SnoBiggie Little Grunt Yeti Plush Toy

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 2: The Elf on the Shelf SnoBiggie Little Grunt Yeti

All Day 12/8 - 12/13

Mokena Public Library

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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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Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Winter Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

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

Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party

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Celebrate the magic of the season at our Winter Holiday Party! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun. Families and friends of all ages are invited to share in the joy as we decorate, create, and celebrate together.

Picture of the Winter Reading Challenge Banner with a mouse and Benny the Beanstack Bean reading in front of a fire place

Winter Reading Program 2026 - Read with Benny & Friends

All Day 12/19 - 2/28

Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone

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As we near the start of the new year with fresh resolutions, we remind readers that, while the journey of reading is fun and rewarding for all ages, it is even more enjoyable when you share that journey with a friend or loved one.

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All Day	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 This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Reading Month 2025 - Beanstack Challenge All Day 11/1–11/30 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family 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 This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family Event Details: 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.
	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 This event is in the "Family" group Family Stories Month Picture Book Series YouTube Playlist All Day 11/1–11/30 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family Storytime 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 This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: November 2025 Family Stories Month Picture Book Series
	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 This event is in the "Family" group Letters to Santa All Day 11/1–12/1 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family Holiday program 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 This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family Program Type: Holiday program Event Details: 📬 Letters to Santa at the Mokena Library 🎅
	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 This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. K-8th) "Winter Wonderland" Duck Diorama Contest All Day 11/12–12/12 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Arts & Crafts, Holiday program 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 This event is in the "Junior High" group Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program Event Details: 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.
	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 This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Reading Month 2025 Free Book Giveaway Pick-up All Day 11/13–11/20 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family 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 This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family Event Details: Stop by the Mokena Library to pick up your free book from our book giveaway carts at either of the Customer Service desks.
9 am		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Ms. Gretel Sings! 9:30am–10:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Music Class Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music Class Registration Required Join us as we welcome Ms. Gretel to the Mokena Library! Ms. Gretel will be doing three music classes now on MONDAY mornings each month. This new music class is called "Ms. Gretel Sings!" and includes shakers, dancing, singing and bubbles! There will be three classes each Monday Ms. Gretel Sings! is here every month: Class #1 9:30am - 10:00am Class #2 10:00am - 10:30am Class #3 10:30am - 11:00am Registration is required. Please register each child's name only. Children ages 0 - 5 years old. Each class is limited to 15 children. A parent or guardian must be present with the child during the whole class. No exceptions. Each class is the same program. Please register for only one class each Monday. If you have any questions, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 or email our Children's Librarian at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us. 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group (Ages 0-2): Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Babies, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Join our Children's Librarians for Baby Storytime at the Mokena Library. Come bond with your baby and other families at the library! We will have stations for you to enjoy child-directed play including various board books, sensory play, and art. Our Children's Librarians will also lead us in some stories and music to introduce our littles to Storytime at the library. We look forward to seeing you there! This storytime is designed for children birth - 2 years old, but older siblings are welcome to attend along with their families. Older children should be mindful and make space for little ones during the program. Please, only register children birth - 2 years old. Registration is required. Limit: 15 children Ages: Birth - 2 years old 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. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Ms. Gretel Sings! 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Music Class Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music Class Registration Required Join us as we welcome Ms. Gretel to the Mokena Library! Ms. Gretel will be doing three music classes now on MONDAY mornings each month. This new music class is called "Ms. Gretel Sings!" and includes shakers, dancing, singing and bubbles! There will be three classes each Monday Ms. Gretel Sings! is here every month: Class #1 9:30am - 10:00am Class #2 10:00am - 10:30am Class #3 10:30am - 11:00am Registration is required. Please register each child's name only. Children ages 0 - 5 years old. Each class is limited to 15 children. A parent or guardian must be present with the child during the whole class. No exceptions. Each class is the same program. Please register for only one class each Monday. If you have any questions, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 or email our Children's Librarian at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us. 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. This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Ms. Gretel Sings! 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Music Class Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music Class Registration Required Join us as we welcome Ms. Gretel to the Mokena Library! Ms. Gretel will be doing three music classes now on MONDAY mornings each month. This new music class is called "Ms. Gretel Sings!" and includes shakers, dancing, singing and bubbles! There will be three classes each Monday Ms. Gretel Sings! is here every month: Class #1 9:30am - 10:00am Class #2 10:00am - 10:30am Class #3 10:30am - 11:00am Registration is required. Please register each child's name only. Children ages 0 - 5 years old. Each class is limited to 15 children. A parent or guardian must be present with the child during the whole class. No exceptions. Each class is the same program. Please register for only one class each Monday. If you have any questions, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 or email our Children's Librarian at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us. 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group (Ages 0-2): Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Babies, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Join our Children's Librarians for Baby Storytime at the Mokena Library. Come bond with your baby and other families at the library! We will have stations for you to enjoy child-directed play including various board books, sensory play, and art. Our Children's Librarians will also lead us in some stories and music to introduce our littles to Storytime at the library. We look forward to seeing you there! This storytime is designed for children birth - 2 years old, but older siblings are welcome to attend along with their families. Older children should be mindful and make space for little ones during the program. Please, only register children birth - 2 years old. Registration is required. Limit: 15 children Ages: Birth - 2 years old 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. 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Children's Finger Painting 10:00am–10:15am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Finger Painting Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Finger Painting Registration Required Join our Children's Librarians for our fun Finger Painting program here at the Mokena Library. Come prepared to get messy and be creative! Each Finger Painting, we will have a new theme to guide our painting time together. We will provide all of the painting materials and a disposable smock for each child. Each week we will create an arts and crafts project, exploring different sensory techniques, like finger painting, water colors, shaving cream, play dough, salt painting, marble painting, etc. Session #1 10:00am - 10:15am Session #2 10:30am - 10:45am Registration is required. Each Finger Painting session is the same craft. Please register for only ONE (1) session. Thank you! Limit: 15 children per session Ages: Infant - 5 years old 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. 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. This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Children's Finger Painting 10:30am–10:45am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Finger Painting Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Finger Painting Registration Required Join our Children's Librarians for our fun Finger Painting program here at the Mokena Library. Come prepared to get messy and be creative! Each Finger Painting, we will have a new theme to guide our painting time together. We will provide all of the painting materials and a disposable smock for each child. Each week we will create an arts and crafts project, exploring different sensory techniques, like finger painting, water colors, shaving cream, play dough, salt painting, marble painting, etc. Session #1 10:00am - 10:15am Session #2 10:30am - 10:45am Registration is required. Each Finger Painting session is the same craft. Please register for only ONE (1) session. Thank you! Limit: 15 children per session Ages: Infant - 5 years old 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. 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.
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6 pm				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 This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Reading Night: Colorful Tales! 6:30pm–7:15pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "Family" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Spine Area Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Color Me a Story A Family Reading Celebration! 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. 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.

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