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9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Movin' & Groovin'

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jun 25 2025 Wed

Movin' & Groovin'

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver.  Wiggle, jiggle, and jump around to some of our favorite children's tunes. Scarves, shakers, and other musical instruments provided.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jun 27 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

10 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
All Ages, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 23 2025 Mon

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
All Ages, Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages.  Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
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Jun 25 2025 Wed

Stay & Play

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with caregiver. Enjoy a short story in the library's Outdoor Naturescape followed by a walk on the nature trail filled with songs, rhymes & activities!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jun 27 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group

Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Step into the magical world of folk & fairy tales with Ms. Elizabeth!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Crafternoon in the Studio

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun 27 2025 Fri

Crafternoon in the Studio

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rock Band 101: Exploration & Showcase

1:00pm–2:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 28 2025 Sat

Rock Band 101: Exploration & Showcase

1:00pm–2:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Education & Skills, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join students from the Mokena School of Rock for an acoustic performance of rock standards followed by a hands-on opportunity to learn more about rock band instruments and the art of performance.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Biography Bunch: Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jun 24 2025 Tue

Biography Bunch: Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Cooking With Kyra: Star Power Pizza

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Cooking With Kyra: Star Power Pizza

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Star Power Pizza

5 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Weird Wednesdays: Crop Circles

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jun 25 2025 Wed

Weird Wednesdays: Crop Circles

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: Crop Circles

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Family BINGO Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Family BINGO Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure

5:30pm–5:45pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 27 2025 Fri

Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure

5:30pm–5:45pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gamers Advisory pairs your favorite video games and board/tabletop games with library materials that share related themes, characters, adventures or audience appeal.

6 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun 25 2025 Wed

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

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