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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
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
Dec-Feb
2025
Winter Reading Program 2026 - Read with Benny & Friends
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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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
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
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
Dec-Jan
2025
Sensory Take & Make: New Year's Toast Magnet Craft Kits
12/26/2025 @ 9:00am–01/02/2026 @ 9:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Holiday program,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Holiday program,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
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+.
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Mokena Public Library
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Colorful Notions Painting Contest
9:00am–8:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Start 2026 artistically with our "Colorful Notions" Painting Contest!We invite you to explore the transformative nature of a new year and to push your creative boundaries!The theme for the contest, "Colorful Notions," presents ar
Disclaimer(s)
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.
Program Attendance Policy
Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist. A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Culinary,
Gardening & Seed Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Floral Tea Workshop
1:00pm–3:00pm
Culinary,
Gardening & Seed Library
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culinary,
Gardening & Seed Library
Event Details:
Did you know the benefits of tea? Tea is known to improve digestion, reduces stress and anxiety, boost immune system, sleep aid, heart health, reduce pain, water retention and bloating.
Disclaimer(s)
Program Attendance Policy
Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist. A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.
Program Email Registration Policy
Please note that an email address is required to register for this library program. If no email address is provided, you will be unable to complete your registration. We appreciate your cooperation, as this ensures timely communication and updates regarding the program.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group
2:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
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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This event is in the "High School" group
High School
After School,
Games
This event is in the "High School" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
High School: Star Wars LIFE - A Jedi's Path
4:00pm–6:00pm
After School,
Games
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
YA Area
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
After School,
Games
Event Details:
For Grade 9 - 12: Limit 6
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This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Junior High,
High School
Games
This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.)
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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This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
High School,
Adults
Games
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
14 & Older: After Hours Game Night
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Spine Area
Age Group:
High School,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us every first Friday of the month as we play board games like Eldritch Horror, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Dead of Winter, and any board games that you would like to bring and share.
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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
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th,
Junior High,
Family
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Library Party,
Music
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
Dec
30
2025
Tue
New Year's Eve Party
6:30pm–7:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Library Party,
Music
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th,
Junior High,
Family
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Library Party,
Music
Event Details:
Celebrate the New Year in style at the Mokena Library! Can't wait until Midnight? Then stop by our New Year's Eve party for the time honored tradition of counting down to "Midnight" at 7pm.
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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