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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Picture of a rubber duck wearing a red winter hat

(Gr. K-8th) "Winter Wonderland" Duck Diorama Contest

All Day 11/12 - 12/12

Mokena Public Library

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.

Picture of a cartoon Christmas Tree with a smiling face

Decorate our Christmas Trees at the Library!

All Day 12/1 - 12/13

Mokena Public Library

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday program

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

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

Program Type: Holiday program

Event Details:

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

Mokena Community Public Library's Winter Holiday Party Saturday December 13, 2025 1:00PM-3:00PM

Winter Holiday Party

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

Mokena Public Library

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

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

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

Event Details:

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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Time	Sun (11/30)	Mon (12/01)	Tue (12/02)	Wed (12/03)	Thu (12/04)	Fri (12/05)	Sat (12/06)
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 Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 1: The Elf on the Shelf Santaverse Ornament Collection All Day 12/1–12/6 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: Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public 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 "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 "Family" group Decorate our Christmas Trees at the Library! All Day 12/1–12/13 Family Holiday program This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Holiday program Event Details: Decorate Our Christmas Trees at the 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 "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 🎅
3 pm			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 This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Giving Tuesday: Cardz for Kidz 3:30pm–4:30pm Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Outreach Closed Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach Registration Required Event Details: Creating cards is an easy and meaningful way to give back. Help us create cards that will delivered to children needing extra joy. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own too! 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.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Lincoln-Way Madrigals Performance 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Everyone Holiday program, Music, Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Spine Area Age Group: Family, Everyone Program Type: Holiday program, Music, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a performance by the Lincoln-Way Central High School Madrigal Singers to start your holiday season.