Matteson Area Public Library District
Youth Services
Summer Reading Club

calendarJuly 18, 2016 
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This is the last week of summer programs!

Reminder: There's just 2 weeks left (including this one) to turn in your reading log for prizes!  Reading logs will be accepted until Saturday, July 30th.

MONDAY EVENTS COMING SOON
 

Maker Monday
Monday, 7/18 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

7/18: Life is a Game Show (Family Feud Style Trivia) 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 7/18 you can join the trivia challenge!  

 

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, 7/19, & 7/26 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
7/19: Board Game Bonanza  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 Euchre, Spades, Hearts & More

Tuesday, 7/19 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, 7/20 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, 7/21 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. 

 

FANatics

Thursday,  from 6:30-8:30
Entering 6th-12th Grades
7/21: Tournament of Video 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, 7/22 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

 

Family Euchre Tournament (Pronounce it "U-KER")

Saturday, 7/23 from 1 PM - 4 PM
(1-2: Learn the Game / 2-4 Tournament Play)
Ages: 8 Years to Adults
No Registration Required.

This classic card game can be learned by adults, teens, and older children.  Come learn in a no stress environment, then play in our low key tournament.  We're playing for fun and pride, not prizes.  Everyone is welcome!  Want to learn more about the game before the tournament?  Click here.

 

(708) 748-4431
www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org
801 S. School Ave.  Matteson, IL 60443
801 S. School Ave., Matteson IL, 60443
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