Matteson Area Public Library District
Youth Services
Summer Reading Club

calendarJuly 5, 2016 
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Summer Reading Club FUN Continues!

 

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How Summer Reading Works:

  • Open to Kids and Teens from Birth through Entering 12th Grade
  • No charge to participate and enjoy fun activities and prizes.
  • Pick up reading logs today or print them from our website.  Turn in your reading log weekly beginning June 6th - July 30th.
  • People attending activities should be participating in the reading club.
  • Registration is required for all activities unless otherwise stated.  
  • Registration occurs weekly.  We register for activities happening this week and next week.  Monday begins a new week.
  • Register in person, by phone, on our website, or through email links below.  You'll find all the library's contact information at the top of this email.
  • Programs requiring registration are not open to camps, daycares, or school groups due to space constraints.

MONDAY EVENTS COMING SOON
 

Maker Monday
Monday, 7/11 from 10 AM - 8 PM
Recommended for families with kids age 5 and up.
No registration required.

Drop in any time between 10 AM and 8 PM to make a fun craft.  Families are welcome, but we regret that we can not accommodate day cares or other large groups at this event.

 

Teen Night

7/11: Silent Dare Contest Register here.  Adults can pick up teens starting at 8:00 PM

Teen Night is a time just for middle and high school students to hang out and have fun.  On 7/11 we'll be doing all kinds of silly dares while trying to stay quiet in the library.  Good luck!

 

Girl Power Book Discussion

Monday, 7/25 from 7-8 PM 
Girls Entering 4th to 6th Grades
?Register here.

Girls will enjoy a relaxed book discussion with yummy snacks and partake in spirited self-esteem raising activities that allow girls to bond an empower each other.  Books will be available in the Kids Area and should be read before the meeting.

TUESDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Rubber Ducky Club

Tuesday, 6/28 & 7/5 from 10-11 AM
Birth - 36 Months With Adult Caregiver
No registration required.

Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language and reading with stories, music, and rhymes.  Delight and stimulate your baby's or toddler's senses and build a foundation for a life-long love of reading.  Each class will end with a half hour of play featuring age-appropriate toys and time for socialization.

 

Let's Play

Tuesdays from 2-3 PM
Entering 1st -6th Grades
7/5: Video Game Explosion  Register here.
7/12: Minute to Win It Games  Register here.

Enjoy great games for kids.  If outside, wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes with socks.  Video Games and Minute to Win It Games will be played inside.

 

Card Club: Learn Spades, Hearts & More

Tuesday, 7/5 & 7/12 from 3:30-5:30 PM
Entering 6th-12th Grades
No registration required.

Learn to play all kinds of card games.  (No gambling games will be taught.)  Learn the game of the week or play whatever you like.

WEDNESDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Boredom Buster Games

Wednesday, 7/6 & 7/13 from 1-2:30 PM
All Ages Welcome (Kids under 10 must attend with an adult.)
No registration required.

Come play games of all types at the library.  We supply cards, and board games.  Feel free to bring your own games to share too.

 

Family Chess & Trading Card Games Night

Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30
All Ages Welcome (Kids under 10 must attend with an adult.)
No registration required.
Don't forget to participate in the Summer Chess Tournament too!

Learn how to play chess from our instructor Mr. Joseph or play with others to improve your game.  The library provides chess boards and pieces; bring you own trading cards.

THURSDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Bingo

Thursday, 7/7 & 7/14 from 1-3 PM
Recommended for families with kids who know their letters and numbers.
No Registration Required.

Enjoy a weekly bingo game with small prizes for winners.  We regret we can not accomodate day cares or other large groups at this event. 

 

Dave Rudolph: Get In the Game Interactive Concert

Thursday, 7/14 from 6:30-7:30 PM
Recommended for families of all ages.  Children under 10 must attend with an adult.
Register here.

Come for a wild and wacky concert full of fun.  This will be held outdoors, so don't forget the bug spray.  You can bring blankets, towels, or chairs to sit on.  See the details below:

FANatics

Thursday,  from 6:30-8:30
Entering 6th-12th Grades
7/7: Fandom Movie: Ghostbusters Register here!
7/14: Flash, Zoom, Bam (Fandom Minute to Win It Games) Register here!

Are you a fan of Anime, Manga, or Comics in books or on TV or in Movies?  Are you passionate about favorite book, movie, or TV series?  Come represent your fandom, whatever it is, at FANatics and have fun!  Both events listed will be indoors.

FRIDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

Storytime In the Park

Friday, 7/8 & 7/15 at 9 AM (for Allemong Park) or 10:30 AM (for Memorial Park)
All Ages with Adult Caregiver
No registration required.

Come for fun with stories, songs, games, and original puppet shows.

Directions to Allemong Park from Matteson Library Directions to Memorial Park from Matteson Library

Start at the library (School & 207th Street).
Turn left/west onto 207th Street.
Turn right/north onto Cicero.
Turn left/west onto Villiage Commons.
Turn right/north onto Central.
Turn left/west onto Allemong Dr.
Turn left/south onto Willow Rd.
Park behind Marya Yates Elementary.

Start at the library (School & 207th Street).
Turn right/east onto 207th Street.
Turn right/south onto Crawford Avenue.
Turn left/east onto 212th Place.
Turn left/north onto Tower Avenue.
Park at the end of Tower Avenue.

 

SATURDAY EVENTS COMING SOON

DIY Games

Saturday, 7/16 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Ages 5 and Up (Kids under age 10 must come with an adult.)
Register here!

Make fun and challenging board games from everyday stuff.  The only limit is your creativity!

 

Sewing Lesson - Make a Pillowcase

Saturday, 7/9 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Ages 10-18 years (Students may bring 1 adult with them.)
Space is very limited!  Register here!

The library will supply sewing machines and white thread.  You bring your fabric & basic sewing supplies.  See the list below for the supplies you should get.  Bring a bag lunch that does NOT need to go in the refrigerator.

Items Participants Must Bring to MAPLD Sewing Class

Fabric
You need Quilter’s Weight 100% Cotton (42 to 44 inches wide) The person working at the fabric store/department should be able to guide you to this type of fabric.

  • 1 yard of main body fabric
  • ½ yard of contrast fabric

OR

  • 1 ½ yards of one single fabric if you don’t want your pillowcase cuff to be a different color

Thread
The library will supply white thread you can use for your pillowcase.   If you want any other color, you will need to purchase it.  If you purchase thread, get 1 spool of all purpose thread. (I recommend Coats brand – sometimes called Dual Duty.  Both Wal-Mart and Joann Fabrics carry it.)

Fabric Cutting Scissors
These scissors should be very sharp and not used for cutting anything other than fabric.

A Measuring Tape
The type for fabric, not the kind used in construction.

A Seam Ripper

Straight Pins
I recommend the type that have a ball on the end because they are easier to grasp.

The last four items on this list can be found in a kit that is approximately $10 at Wal-Mart.  Fabric and sewing supplies (sold individually) will be available locally at either Wal-Mart or JoAnn Fabrics.

 

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801 S. School Ave.  Matteson, IL 60443
801 S. School Ave., Matteson IL, 60443
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