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Infants, Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers  

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Born to Read Storytime

Age: Birth - 24 Months with Adult Caregiver
Tuesdays from 10-11 AM  
No registration required.

Join us for this first playgroup experience with songs, stories, & baby games.   Daycare groups are not permitted at this one-on-one event.

Family Storytime

Age: Families with Kids Age 3-5 with Adult Caregiver
Thursday, 2/2 from 6-7 PM  
OR  Saturday, 2/4 from 10-11 AM
No registration required. 

Bring your Preschooler to the library to enjoy music, books, parachute time, bubbles, scarves, shakers, and more age appropriate fun.  

Little Einsteins

Age: Families with Kids Age 3-5 with Adult Caregiver
Thursdays from 10-11 AM (2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23)
No registration required. 

Preschoolers will explore thorugh a scientific lens.  Enjoy hands on experiment that will help young children understand how our world works.  Daycare groups must contact Ms. Nikeda before attending (708-748-4431).

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Club

Age: Any Child Too Young for Kindergarten
Ongoing Event
Register in Youth Services.

This ongoing reading club encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books to or with a young child before they begin Kindergarten.  Reading builds vocabulary, language skills, and helps prepare little ones for school.   Participants will receive a reading log to record books read.  Small prizes are given for every 100 books read.  There is no time limit on participation other than that it must be before a child is in Kindergarten.  Register any time by picking up your reading log in Youth Services.   

 Elementary Students

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Just For Fun: African American History Quilt

Age: Grades K - 5th
Saturday, 2/11 from 11-12 AM 
Register here for Just for Fun. 

Elementary Students can join Ms. Etta for a smorgasboard of different fun events each month. 

Puppet Pals: Pop-Ups

Age: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Thursday, 2/18 from 11 AM - 12 PM 
Register here for Puppet Pals.

Join Ms. Susan as she teaches students how to build pop up puppets.

STEAM Jr.

Age: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Saturday, 2/25 from 11 AM - 12 PM 
Register here for STEAM Jr.

Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, and Math skills are taught in this class that develops 21st Century skills like creativity and critical thinking.  

SuperDudes Book Club for Guys

Age: 4th-6th Grade Guys
Saturday, 2/25 from 1-2 PM
This Month: The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander and Wolverine
Register here for SuperDudes.

Guys wanted for this new book discussion group!  If you are a lover of comic books & graphic novels, a fan of superhero movies & TV shows, or a reader of fantasy & sci-fi, come hang out and discuss a fantastic book and superhero each month with other super dudes.   Books are available in the Kids' Area and should be read before the meeting.

Girl Power Book Discussion

Age: Girls in Grades 4th - 6th
Monday, 2/27 from 7-8 PM  
This Month: Midedle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
Register here for Girl Power.

Join us to discuss great books and enjoy the company of other girls.  Books are available in the Kids' Area and should be read before the meeting.  Let your light shine bright!  

Middle and High School Students

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TEAM Library

Age: 6th - 12th Grades
November Meeting: 2/4 from 2-4 PM
Register here for TEAM Library.

TEAM library provides middle & high school students with service and leadership opportunities throughout the school year.  To apply, please pick up the application in the Youth Services Department.  Applications are welcomed throughout the school year.

FANatics

Age: Grades 6th - 12th
Saturday, 2/11 from 1-2 PM
Register here for Fanatics.

Are you a fan of Anime, Manga, or Comics (in books or on the big screen)?  Do you love all things geeky? Come represent your fandom through activities and discussions. 

Anime Club

Age: 6th - 12th Grades
Monday, 2/6 from 5-6:30 PM 
Register here for Anime Club. 

It's all about anime in this new club!  Watch videos, talk about trends in anime, & explroe the rich history of the media.  Snacks provided!

Escape!

Age: 6th - 12th Grades
Monday, 2/13 from 6:30-8 PM  
Register here for Escape.

Consider yourself trapped.  Once you enter the Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles, games, & work together to find a way out.  Enter at your own risk!

STEAM + Computer Programming

Age: 6th - 12th Grades
Select Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM  
 

Register here for STEAM + Computer Programming (Thursday 2/2).
Register here for STEAM + Computer Programming (Monday 2/6).
Register here for STEAM + Computer Programming (Thursday 2/9).
Register here for STEAM + Computer Programming (Monday 2/13).
Register here for STEAM + Computer Programming (Thursday 2/16).

Classes will focus on the theory of computer science and what it takes to wrwit4e efficient computer programs.  Students will use many different software products including Scratch, Alice, Android App Developer, and more.

Tech Labs

Age: 6th - 12th Grades
Fridays, 2/3 and 2/10 from 3-4:30 PM  
Saturday 2/18 from 2-4 PM
No registration required. 

Consider yourself trapped.  Once you enter the Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles, games, & work together to find a way out.  Enter at your own risk!

All Ages and Family Events

Winter Reading Club

Matteson Area Public Library District

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