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

All Day 11/12 - 12/12

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program

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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

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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 This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Winter Reading Program 2026 - Read with Benny & Friends All Day 12/19–2/28 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone 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 This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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.
		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 4: The Elf on the Shelf Extraordinary Noorah Arctic Fox All Day 12/22–12/27 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 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!
			Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Mokena Public Library	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 Sensory Take & Make: New Year's Toast Magnet Craft Kits 12/26/2025 @ 9:00am–01/02/2026 @ 9:00pm Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Arts & Crafts, Holiday program, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Upcoming Registration Required 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the new year with a "toast"! This fun foam sticker magnet craft is fun and great practice for fine motor skills. 1 toast magnet kit per person. For ages 6+.
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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming 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. Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders ensuring that Mokena library cardholders receive the first opportunity to explore and participate in our limited room programs. This is a new procedure for our high demand programs. Non-Mokena Community Public Library District Holders will be placed on a pending wait list until 72 hours prior to the program. If there are openings at that time the wait list will be transferred to the registered list in the order they were added to the wait list.
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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming 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. Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders ensuring that Mokena library cardholders receive the first opportunity to explore and participate in our limited room programs. This is a new procedure for our high demand programs. Non-Mokena Community Public Library District Holders will be placed on a pending wait list until 72 hours prior to the program. If there are openings at that time the wait list will be transferred to the registered list in the order they were added to the wait list. 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming 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. Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders ensuring that Mokena library cardholders receive the first opportunity to explore and participate in our limited room programs. This is a new procedure for our high demand programs. Non-Mokena Community Public Library District Holders will be placed on a pending wait list until 72 hours prior to the program. If there are openings at that time the wait list will be transferred to the registered list in the order they were added to the wait list.
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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: Makerspace 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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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–5:30pm 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: YA Area 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.

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Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration

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Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration