Storytimes near MOKENA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Come join our Children's Librarians for a fun Outdoor Storytime on the Lawn. We will read a story or two. We will sing and dance in-between our stories. Afterwards, there will be time for each child to make a craft based on the theme of our stories each week. If there is inclement weather, the Storytime program will be held indoors in our Program Room. Registration is required. Limit: 40 children Ages: Infant - 2nd 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.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Calling all builders! We've built bridges and boats for our ducks, now it's time to make towers! You'll work in teams to build a stable tower using cardboard, tape, and other materials. Be sure to include platforms for the ducks! We will see how many ducks your tower can hold before it falls! We provide the materials and basic build requirements and you bring your friends and designs. Registration is required. Limit: 30 children Grades: Kindergarten-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.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

FOR GRADES 4 - 8 Looking for something to do and for a way to win some fun board games? Join us for Summer Read 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. With plenty of good vibes and plenty of chances to win some prizes, this is a it’s a great way to chill out with friends or meet new ones. Whether you’re a bingo pro or a first-timer, everyone’s welcome to join the fun. Come hang out, snack, and see if luck is on your side!

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 16 Participants in this program will take part in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate single elimination tournament where each player begins by bidding in an auction to claim a team of three fighters. During the auction, only the team names will be revealed, each one offering a loose and whimsical hint about which fighters might be included. Participants will use a pool of raffle tickets to purchase their team, adding an element of strategy and surprise before the tournament even begins. Although players will spend raffle tickets during the auction, they can earn additional tickets by winning matches throughout the tournament. A raffle will be held at the end of the event, giving everyone a chance to win prizes regardless of how their team performs. There will be Dominos Pizza and snacks for everyone to enjoy.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

FOR GRADES 6 - 12 Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.), an open drop-in/drop-out session for anyone interested in learning how to play the Pokémon trading card game. This program is your chance to hone your Pokémon TCG skills, meet other participants to trade cards, discuss strategy and build decks, have friendly battles, and simply hang out and enjoy the game. This program is open to patrons who are interested in the Pokémon TCG or for those looking to play in one of our monthly tournaments. It's the perfect opportunity to get a vibe-check on the program before making a commitment to register to any of our tournaments.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Get ready for a fun night at the library! Kids in grades 3rd–8th (no exceptions) are invited to join us for an exciting after-hours Mini Golf event featuring 18 mini golf holes to play through with friends or in small groups. The golf course will be set up throughout the YA and Adult sections of the Library. We’ll have snacks and drinks to enjoy along the way, and all putters and materials will be provided — just bring your energy and have a tee-rific time! Important Information for Parents/Guardians: - Registration is required and Mokena Public Library Card Holder Priority. - This program is strictly for grades 3rd–8th only — no exceptions. - Please arrive by 5:45pm for check-in before the library closes at 6:00pm. This is an after-hours event. - The program ends promptly at 8:00pm, and all participants must be picked up by 8:15pm. - Children over age 8 may be dropped off for the event. - Each child must have an individual waiver completed byThursday, July 9th at 9:00pm. Waivers can be found on the calendar event or completed at the Mokena Library Customer Service Desk. - If your child can no longer attend, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance so another child can participate. Late cancellations or no-shows will result in a $25 fee per child registered. Grab your friends and get ready for a glowing evening of mini golf fun at the library — we can’t wait to see you there!

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

📦 Pickup Details: • Adult Take & Make kit • One kit per patron, while supplies last • A valid Mokena Public Library card must be presented at pickup Paint by Number Bee, Butterfly or Dragonfly Print - Paint by number helps us relax body and mind in our hectic lives. As we focus on filling each colored section, it feels like entering a peaceful world of our own where the noise and worries of the outside gradually fade away and accumulated stress dissipates. Each kit contains either a bee, butterfly or dragonfly paint by number canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, easel and picture postcard example.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Calling all gardeners! It's time to show off your hard work. Submit a picture of your garden from this summer. You could try snapping a pic of your vegetable garden, landscaping, flower beds or even planters. We love to what you've been up to and share it with the community. July 13th-24th Registration and photo entries will be accepted. After registering, directions will be sent to you on how to submit the photo. Once received, we will print your picture and display it near the Seed Library. One entry per patron, so be sure of your selection. July 27th-August 5th Patrons can vote for their favorite. Patrons please stop by the Seed Library and vote for your favorite photo. One vote per patron. This year we will have a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. Winners will be contacted August 7th.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

10847 W LaPORTE RD, MOKENA, IL, 60448, US

O Pioneers! by Willa Cather The Oaks, 10847 W La Porte Rd Mokena IL 60448 You can pick up a copy of the book at the customer service desk. We will meet weekly and discuss a part of the book each meeting.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

10847 W LaPORTE RD, MOKENA, IL, 60448, US

O Pioneers! by Willa Cather The Oaks, 10847 W La Porte Rd Mokena IL 60448 You can pick up a copy of the book at the customer service desk. We will meet weekly and discuss a part of the book each meeting.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

11420 197th St., Mokena, IL, 60448, US

FOR 3RD - 8TH GRADE - Please Note: Participants will need to bring their own smart-devices with the Pokémon Go app installed. We strongly encourage the participants to have played through the game's tutorial before attending this program. While we are happy to explain the game and offer tips, we may not have time to fully introduce a participant to the game with the time that we have. We will have two Wi-Fi hotspots for participants who do not have mobile data. Join us for a fun-filled Pokémon Go adventure! We’ll meet on the south-east lawn of the library at 11:00 AM. We’ll head out to Willowview Park after a 15-minute wait, 11:15 AM; don’t be late. Our destination is just a stone’s throw away at 11420 197th St, Mokena, IL 60448. It’s a short walk to a world of Pokémon! Once there, the librarians will activate Lure Modules to attract a plethora of Pokémon. Get ready to catch 'em all! Enjoy some tasty snacks and cold water while you explore and capture your favorite Pokémon. After our Pokémon-catching spree, we’ll walk back to the library. Participants will be brought back to the south-east lawn for pickup. This year were are introducing a Pokémon Passport. Everytime that a participant comes with us to Willowview Park, they will get a stamp. If they get 4 stamps, they will earn a Pokémon themed water bottle. If they get all 8 stamps, they will earn a Pikachu back-pack buddy. There will also be activities to be done in the library that if completed, will earn the participants prizes. The program will run unless there’s a forecast for severe weather. So, come prepared in appropriate clothing for an outdoor program. Registration is required. As this program will be taking us offsite, a waiver must be filled out and submitted to Pete & Eli before participants can leave the library grounds. Waivers can be filled out the day of the program, we will have some available.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

This flower mini blocks building sets allow for endless possibilities, providing a fun and educational activity that inspires artistic expression and hands-on play, kids won't get bored with hands-on building toy that inspires creativity. For children ages 3+.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Make beautiful noise with local music school Edge Music Academy for this hands-on early childhood music class that will be sure to get your body moving! Music can play a vital role in supporting growth and development for children with differing abilities—while being fun and interactive. Led by a licensed, board-certified music therapist from Edge Music Academy, this class features adaptive music activities tailored to each child’s unique needs. Find more information about Edge Music Academy on their website: https://edgemusicacademy.com/

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Make beautiful noise with local music school Edge Music Academy for this hands-on early childhood music class that will be sure to get your body moving! Music can play a vital role in supporting growth and development for children with differing abilities—while being fun and interactive. Led by a licensed, board-certified music therapist from Edge Music Academy, this class features adaptive music activities tailored to each child’s unique needs. Find more information about Edge Music Academy on their website: https://edgemusicacademy.com/

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14 - PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION. PLEASE SPEAK WITH THE TEEN SERVICES LIBRARIANS TO SEE IF THERE ARE AVAILABLE SPOTS OPEN. Star Wars Shatterpoint is an eight session program where participants will receive a Star Wars Shatterpoint Squad and spend the series building their squad, painting their models, constructing terrain, painting terrain, learning how their squad plays, and learning the rules of the game. The program will conclude with a Friday after hours tournament where everyone will compete for the Star Wars Shatterpoint Core Set. All regular sessions will take place on Tuesdays, with pizza and snacks provided during the Friday tournament. If a participant joins the program after it has begun and misses earlier sessions, they may make arrangements with the Teen Services librarians to complete the missed work. - Registrants will receive their Squad for free, but it is important to note that anyone who accepts a Squad and does not participate in the remainder of the program will be charged $40 for the Squad.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Instead of another T-shirt, we are going to Tie Dye a Garden Flag! We will have everything you need to create a colorful flag. Be sure to wear something that can get messy, Tie Dye will stain clothes. Bring your flag home and hang it outside or inside and enjoy it year round! Registration is required. Limit: 30 children Grades: Kindergarten-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.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Save the Season-Food Preservation Dehydrating Foods at Home The Illinois Extension office is offering prerecorded videos which provide practical, research-based guidance on a variety of food preservation methods. Patrons can register for the current week’s featured food preservation video. Once registered, you will receive an email with the link for the prerecorded video, Dehydrating Foods at Home. The educational flyer can be found attached to the program's description in our event calendar. Or you can stop by the Seed Library for a copy. Upcoming videos and dates: FERMENTING FOOD AT HOME- JULY 21ST MAKING JAMS AND JELLIES AT HOME- JULY 28TH

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Come join our Children's Librarians for a fun Outdoor Storytime on the Lawn. We will read a story or two. We will sing and dance in-between our stories. Afterwards, there will be time for each child to make a craft based on the theme of our stories each week. If there is inclement weather, the Storytime program will be held indoors in our Program Room. Registration is required. Limit: 40 children Ages: Infant - 2nd 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.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Plant a variety of seeds and watch them sprout in this Root Viewer Kit! Choose which seeds your garden will grown first. Keep track of how the roots and plants grow every week. The transparent planter makes it easy to see your plants' progress until harvest time! Enjoy your homegrown snacks! Each kit contains everything you need to plant and care for your garden Pick up your kit at the Children's Customer Service Desk between 1pm on Wed. July 15th and 5pm Sat. July 18th. After Sat. July 18th, your registration will be cancelled and we will contact the next patron on the waiting list. Please be sure to pick up your kit in the time frame allocated. Thank you for your cooperation. Registration is required. Limit: 30 children Grades: Kindergarten - 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.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Come in for a Special Summer edition of Bingo. We will have special Plant items or Gardening theme prizes to anyone that wins. It is the Same Great Bingo that you all love just with a Summer twist to it.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 8 Participants in this program will explore the kokedama art form by shaping a fern’s root system into a living plant sculpture. What is kokedama? Kokedama is a traditional Japanese technique in which a plant’s roots are wrapped in soil, moss, and twine to create a self-contained display that can be set on a surface or hung for a natural, minimalist look. During the program, participants will prepare the fern, form the moss ball, and finish their piece so it can be taken home and enjoyed. This hands on session is designed for anyone interested in plant care, creative gardening, or unique botanical art.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Squished By: Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun graphic novel about finding your own space… especially when you're in a family of nine! Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up.

11327 195th St, Mokena, IL, 60448, US

Join Butterflies 'R Us founders and the Mokena Librarians on a walk to the Wildflowers on Wolf gardens! We will meet at the Mokena Library, take a journey down Wolf Road to explore the Wildflower gardens, and return to the Library. Learn some fun facts and get the chance to do some planting! A responsible adult must accompany all participating children. Registration is required. Limit: 30 children Ages: Infant - 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.