Mokena Library Events Calendar
Walk and Talk Book Club
August 18, 2025 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Swift River by Essie J. Chambers The Oaks, 10847 W La Porte Rd Mokena IL 60448You 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. Here is the schedule of chapters per week for this […]
Walk and Talk Book Club
August 18, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Swift River by Essie J. Chambers The Oaks, 10847 W La Porte Rd Mokena IL 60448You 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. Here is the schedule of chapters per week for this […]
Versiti Blood Drive
August 18, 2025 – August 19, 2025 @ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am – Donations are of crucial importance for local Illinois hospitals. Patients need help all year long, not just during times of high need.Blood donors can give up to six times a year – every 56 days – but most only give once per year. Everyone who pitches in, from volunteers to donors, can feel good about […]
Take and Make Dried Fruit Bookmark
August 20, 2025 – August 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 2:00 am – No registration needed. Stop by the main customer service desk and pick up the take and make dried fruit bookmark kit starting August 20th. The kit comes with instructions, an easy DIY transparent bookmark,pressed dried fruit and a tassel which allows you to personalize the bookmark to your own liking. Feel free to be creative […]
(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club – "Curlfriends: New in Town"
August 20, 2025 @ 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm – Curlfriends: New in Town by Sharee Miller Charlie has a foolproof plan for the first day at her new middle school. Even though she’s used to starting over as the new kid—thanks to her military family’s constant moving—making friends has never been easy for her. But this time, her first impression needs to last, since this […]
Family History Exploration: A One-on-One Taster Session
August 21, 2025 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Family History Exploration: A One-on-One Taster SessionCuriousabout your family history, but don’t know where to start? Our one-on-onetaster session is your opportunity to take the first step towards the fascinating journey of tracing your ancestry. We’ll go over the informationyou already know and see what else we can find!Good to know: Prior to your session please download […]
High School Book Club (Book Discussion) – A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
August 21, 2025 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm – GRADES 9 – 12: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSIONCalling all High Schoolreaders! Our book club will dive into a variety of exciting reads, from timeless classics to the latest modern releases. We’ll explore differentgenres, including poetry and even some Shakespeare… maybe. Whether you’re […]
Adult Book Discussion
August 22, 2025 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am – https://mokenalibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/ABDG2025.pdf
High School Book Club (Book Pick-Up Begins) – The Three Musketeersby Alexandre Dumas
August 22, 2025 @ 5:00 am – GRADES 9 – 12: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSIONCalling all High Schoolreaders! Our book club will dive into a variety of exciting reads, from timeless classics to the latest modern releases. We’ll explore differentgenres, including poetry and even some Shakespeare… maybe. Whether you’re […]
Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.)
August 22, 2025 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.), anopen drop-in/drop-out session for all participants in the Mokena Library Pokémon TCG League. 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 […]
Introduction to Water Bath Canning presented by Emily Paster
August 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – In this culinary program, cookbook author Emily Paster will demonstrate how to preserve fruits and vegetables through water-bath canning, a safe and convenient method of home food preservation. Emily will walk you through the process of creating jams and pickles and canning them tobe shelf-stable so you can preserve the harvest with confidence. Registration is required […]
Walk and Talk Book Club
August 25, 2025 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Swift River by Essie J. Chambers The Oaks, 10847 W La Porte Rd Mokena IL 60448You 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. Here is the schedule of chapters per week for this […]
Walk and Talk Book Club
August 25, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Swift River by Essie J. Chambers The Oaks, 10847 W La Porte Rd Mokena IL 60448You 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. Here is the schedule of chapters per week for this […]
Sensory Take & Make: First Day of School Apple Craft
August 26, 2025 – August 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Get ready for the new school year with this fun apple craft! Kids can write down what makes them unique and color as they want. 1 apple craft per person. For ages 6+.
Sound Bath with Gail Morales
August 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Say goodbye to what no longer serves you and welcome new beginnings in 2025. Reflect and let go of feelings, actions, and the would have, should have, could have, thoughts that plagued you during 2024. The workshop ends with the sweet sounds from a frame drum, flute, bells, several crystal bowls, and a tongue drum to help soothe post-holiday […]
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 27, 2025 @ 12:30 am – 2:00 am – Joseph Cirelli – PresidentKathy Lewandowski – Vice PresidentAlvin Kempf, Jr. – TreasurerMarilyn O’Rourke– SecretaryCamille Gonzalez-Jensen – TrusteeErin Minh – TrusteeSara Carmody – Trustee Board Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month and held at 7:30 p.m. in the Program Room – Lower Level of the Library. These meetings are open to the public.For more […]
AARP Safe Driver’s Course
August 28, 2025 @ 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Take the AARP Smart Driver™ classroom course and you could save money on your auto insurance!Refresh your driving skills and knowledgeof the rules of the road.Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.Discover proven driving methods to help keep youand your loved ones safe on the road.Teri Ellingham , AARP Instructor, will lead this […]
Family History Exploration: A One-on-One Taster Session
August 28, 2025 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Family History Exploration: A One-on-One Taster SessionCuriousabout your family history, but don’t know where to start? Our one-on-onetaster session is your opportunity to take the first step towards the fascinating journey of tracing your ancestry. We’ll go over the informationyou already know and see what else we can find!Good to know: Prior to your session please download […]
Jr. High Book Club (Book Discussion) – The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
August 28, 2025 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm – GRADES 6 – 8: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSIONCalling all Jr. High readers! Our book club will dive into a variety of exciting reads, from timeless classics to the latest modern releases. We’ll explore different genres, including poetry and even some Shakespeare… maybe. […]
Jr. High Book Club (Book Pick-Up Begins) – Island of Blue Dolphinsby Scott O’Dell
August 29, 2025 @ 5:00 am – GRADES 6 – 8: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSIONCalling all Jr. High readers! Our book club will dive into a variety of exciting reads, from timeless classics to the latest modern releases. We’ll explore different genres, including poetry and even some Shakespeare… maybe. […]
AARP Safe Driver’s Course
August 29, 2025 @ 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Take the AARP Smart Driver™ classroom course and you could save money on your auto insurance!Refresh your driving skills and knowledgeof the rules of the road.Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.Discover proven driving methods to help keep youand your loved ones safe on the road.Teri Ellingham , AARP Instructor, will lead this […]