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Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
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.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "School-Age Kids" group.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

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

Let's Go Fishin'!

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

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

Park Pals

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

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

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group.

Memory Makers: Using Games to Share Family Stories

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Games have a unique ability to turn family stories into lasting memories. In this program, discover how to bring your family’s history to life through games that spark conversation and create meaningful connections across generations.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Games have a unique ability to turn family stories into lasting memories. In this program, discover how to bring your family’s history to life through games that spark conversation and create meaningful connections across generations.

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

Movin' & Groovin'

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "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

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers

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.

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 "School-Age Kids" group.

Weird Wednesdays: Crop Circles

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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

Little Explorers Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "PreK" group.

Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group.

Chess for Teens: Open Play

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Join us this summer for our brand new Teen Chess Club! Enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere and meet other players. The Library will provide several chess sets, but players are encouraged to bring their own.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our brand new Teen Chess Club! Enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere and meet other players. The Library will provide several chess sets, but players are encouraged to bring their own.

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

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

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

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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!

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

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens

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.

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.

Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
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.

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

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Education & Skills, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

STEAM Studio: Beach Ball Towers

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.