Mokena Public Library

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

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Picture of a rubber duck wearing a red winter hat

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

All Day 11/12 - 12/12

Mokena Public Library

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday program

Event Details:

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

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!

Mokena Community Public Library's Winter Holiday Party Saturday December 13, 2025 1:00PM-3:00PM

Winter Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 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, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party

Event Details:

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

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 (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
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 (Gr. K-8th) "Winter Wonderland" Duck Diorama Contest All Day 11/12–12/12 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Arts & Crafts, 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 "Junior High" group Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program Event Details: 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.
12 pm							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 Sensory-Friendly Hour - Winter Holiday Party 12:00pm–1:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone Holiday program, Library Party, Sensory 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 Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party, Sensory Event Details: Join us before the main even for a calm and welcoming Sensory-Friendly Winter Holiday Hour designed especially for individuals of all ages who prefer a quieter, low-sensory environment.
1 pm							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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Winter Holiday Party 1:00pm–3:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family, Everyone Holiday program, Library Party 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 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, Family, Everyone Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party Event Details: 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.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. 4th - 8th): Snowman Diorama 3:30pm–5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High After School, Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: For Grades 4 - 8: Limit 20	This event is in the "Junior High" group Jr. High: Star Wars LIFE - A Jedi's Path 3:30pm–5:30pm Junior High After School, Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Junior High" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: YA Area Age Group: Junior High Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Event Details: For Grade 6 - 8: Limit 6		This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. 4th-8th): After School Bingo 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High After School, Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a fun way to unwind after the school day? Join us for After School Bingo! Designed for students in grades 4–8, this program is the perfect chance to relax, enjoy some tasty snacks, and dive into the excitement of bingo.
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.
5 pm						This event is in the "Junior High" group This event is in the "High School" group Grades 6 - 12: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Season 6 - Tournament 4 5:45pm–11:00pm 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: Program Room Age Group: Junior High, High School Program Type: Games Event Details: For 6th - 12th Graders - Roster is currently full