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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.

Colorful Notions Painting Contest

Colorful Notions Painting Contest

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/15/2026 @ 8:30pm
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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

Northern Lights created with oil pastels

(Gr. K-5th): Fun with Pastels!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all artists! Join us for some exploration with chalk pastels. We will provide you with the pastels and other art supplies to create a scene inspired by the northern lights!

Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime: Arctic Animals

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity
Program Type: Sensory, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an Arctic Animals themes Sensory Storytime!

Owl sitting on top of colorful books and a coffee mug

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

9:30am - 10:00am Members only
10:00am - 5:30pm Open to the public

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