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The Mokena Community Public Library District<br />
has recently added a variety of new programs.<br />
Call or stop in to register and learn about the<br />
following:<br />
Mister Matt and his Science Chat<br />
Our new STEAM program reveals the science of everyday things<br />
in hands on learning environment. This program is for children<br />
in grades 3-8. Children in grades K-2 are welcome with parental<br />
guidance only.<br />
Yoga for Kids<br />
Toddlers will practice fun animal yoga poses and also engage in<br />
activities, read a storybook, and more. Classes are geared for<br />
ages 6 months to 3 years and every child must be accompanied<br />
by an adult and adults are required to participate with their child.<br />
resources and<br />
education<br />
Access to first-class education at all levels is<br />
a significant draw for families and employers<br />
interested in relocating to Mokena.<br />
There are numerous early childhood education and daycare<br />
centers that cater to working parents and provide a great<br />
learning base for children. The majority of students entering<br />
primary school attend Mokena School District 159, while<br />
Frankfort School District 157-C, New Lenox School District<br />
122 and Summit Hill School District 161 serve small portions of<br />
Mokena. All three primary school districts feed into Lincoln-Way<br />
Community High School District 210. There are also alternatives<br />
to the K-8 public school options in the Mokena area. Locally,<br />
students enroll at St. Mary’s Catholic School and the Noonan<br />
Elementary Academy. The local alternative to the public high<br />
school program is Providence Catholic High School.<br />
Graduating high school seniors and adults looking to enhance their<br />
skill sets are afforded a number of higher learning opportunities<br />
in the southwest suburbs. Within 20 miles of Mokena, residents<br />
have access to several colleges, universities and technical schools,<br />
including the Rasmussen College’s Mokena-Tinley Park campus,<br />
ITT Technical Institute, Moraine Valley Community College,<br />
Governors State University, Lewis University, the University of St.<br />
Francis, Prairie State College and South Suburban College.<br />
Get Fit Where You Sit<br />
This is a chair yoga class for people 55 years and older. Chair yoga<br />
is “Yoga for EveryBody.” If you have trouble getting down to the<br />
mat, sit at a desk all day, or just want to deepen your practice,<br />
chair yoga is for you. If you can breathe, you can do chair yoga.<br />
You will be guided through an hour long practice where you’ll<br />
learn several ways to practice yoga while seated at your desk,<br />
standing by your chair or traveling.<br />
Career Online High School<br />
Scholarships are being offered to qualified adults to earn an<br />
accredited high school diploma and career certificate. Applicants<br />
must be at least 20 years of age, have completed 8th grade and<br />
have Mokena Community Public Library District card in good<br />
standing.<br />
Virtual Reality<br />
The library’s new Virtual Reality Station allows patrons to<br />
experience cutting edge virtual technology. Reserve your time<br />
and experience virtual entertainment, gaming, and learning<br />
opportunities that make you feel like you are a part of the action.<br />
3D Printers<br />
We have two 3D printers available for public use. The library<br />
holds classes the 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Saturday of each month.<br />
Check us out. We’re more than just books!<br />
19225 S. La Grange Road<br />
Mokena<br />
708.479.5256<br />
www.fleckensteins.com<br />
TUES.-FRI. 5am- 5pm<br />
SAT. 6am- 3:30pm<br />
SUN. 6am-12 noon<br />
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