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Picture of the flyer for the "Ducks in the Graveyard" Diorama Contest

(Gr. K-8th) "Ducks in the Graveyard" Spooky Diorama Contest

All Day 9/17 - 10/17
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Event Details:

Join us in our first “Ducks in the Graveyard” spooky diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life.

Generations: A Family History Take & Make

Generations: A Family History Take & Make

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Educational, Genealogy, Take & Make Crafts
Event Details:
Get Started on your Family History with this Take & Make!

Celebrate Family History Month 2025 by introducing your young(er) family member to their family history!

picture of cartoon zombie child trick or treating

(Gr. 1st-8th) Zombie Walk

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: After School
Registration Required
Event Details:

🧟‍♂️🍦 Calling All Zombies! 🍦🧟‍♀️

collage of different painted Halloween pumpkins

(K-5th Gr.) Pumpkin Painting!

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 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:

It's Halloween season and there are orange pumpkins everywhere! If you're thinking that the pumpkins could use some spicing up, stop by the Mokena Library to paint and decorate a pumpkin.

Picture of moon and stars for Pajama Storytime

Special Halloween Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's Pajama Storytime theme is All Things Halloween! Come in your Halloween pajamas or wear your costume, if you have it ready. Join us for fun and interactive Halloween-themed books and songs!

Picture of the book, "Batcat" by Meggie Ramm

(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club - "Batcat"

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: After School, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's book is Batcat by Meggie Ramm. 

Adult In Person Event Coloring Party No Worries No Kids Just Coloring and Snacks

Adult Coloring Party

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory
Registration Required
Event Details:

No Worries, No Kids, Just Coloring...and Snacks! 

Picture of a Halloween Party invitation.

Family Halloween Party

Saturday, October 18, 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, High School, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Event Details:

Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Library!

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