Mokena Public Library

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Mokena Public Library
11327 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
United States

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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 (1/04)	Mon (1/05)	Tue (1/06)	Wed (1/07)	Thu (1/08)	Fri (1/09)	Sat (1/10)
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.
3 pm				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) Board Games & Chess 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High After School, Games Upcoming Registration Required 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Event Details: Looking for something fun to do with your friends afterschool? Then stop by the Mokena Library to play a variety of board games. Have a favorite game? Feel free to bring it with and introduce your friends to something new! 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.	This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. 4th-8th): After School Trivia 3:00pm–4:45pm Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High After School, Educational, Games Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group Upcoming Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: After School, Educational, Games Registration Required Event Details: For 4th - 8th Grade: Limit 30
4 pm				This event is in the "Junior High" group Jr. High: Munchkin Deluxe 4:00pm–6:00pm Junior High After School, Games Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Junior High" group Upcoming Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: YA Area Age Group: Junior High Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Event Details: For Grades 6 - 8: Limit 6		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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6 pm						This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group Grades 6 - 12: After Hours Teen Movie Night - Clue: The Movie 6:00pm–8:30pm Junior High, High School Movie Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group Upcoming Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Spine Area Age Group: Junior High, High School Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: For Grades 6 - 12 Only