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 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.

DIY Kaleidoscope - Sensory Take and Make

Sensory Take & Make: DIY Kaleidoscope

02/24/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm

Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity

Program Type: Sensory, Take & Make Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create your own colorful sensory kaleidoscope! This kit encourages creativity and exploration using light, color, and texture. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

Build Your Own Sensory Bin - St Patrick's Fun

Build Your Own Sensory Bin - St Patrick's Fun

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Program Room at Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity

Program Type: Sensory

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on program where kids of all ability levels can create their own sensory bin inspired by St. Patrick's Fun! Explore textures, colors, and playful materials while building a personalized bin.

Stories to Screen lettering with popcorn box illustration

Stories to Screen Adult Book Bag Registration

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/21/2026 @ 4:30pm

Mokena Public Library

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Explore Stories from Page to Screen!

With the Stories to Screen Book Bag you can enjoy a great book and its screen adaptation, exploring how stories come to life in different ways

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Time	Sun (2/22)	Mon (2/23)	Tue (2/24)	Wed (2/25)	Thu (2/26)	Fri (2/27)	Sat (2/28)
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.
			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 "Neurodiversity" group Sensory Take & Make: DIY Kaleidoscope 02/24/2026 @ 9:00am–02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Waitlist Registration Required 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 "Neurodiversity" group Waitlist Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity Program Type: Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own colorful sensory kaleidoscope! This kit encourages creativity and exploration using light, color, and texture. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!
3 pm		This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. 4th - 8th ) Diamond Art Heart Pendant 3:30pm–5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High After School, Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: For 4th - 8th Grade: Limit 10	This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group (Gr. K-5th): Crayon Resist Watercolor Fun! 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Let's get creative! We will be exploring a watercolor technique where we draw with crayons, then paint over the designs. Because of the wax in crayons, they resist the watercolor paint leading to a cool effect! 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 Bingo 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High After School, Games Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Event Details: For grades 4th - 8th
4 pm				This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club - The Double Life of Danny Day 4:15pm–5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Book Club Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Each month we will read a different Bluestem Award nominated from the 2026 list. Copies of the book will be available at the main Customer Service desk for the book discussion; please pick yours up and read the book before the meeting date. Join us as we start a new book club for 3rd-5th grade at Mokena Library! Registration is required. Limit: 15 children Ages: 3rd - 5th grade. Please register each child's name only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663, or email our Youth Services Librarians at youthservices@mokenalibrary.org. The Double Life of Danny Day By: Mike Thayer 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.