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Professional Development Workshops: Basis LinkedIn Through Lynda.com
Saturday, January 30. 2016
2:30 - 4:00 PM

Learn how to use LinkedIn to create a profile, find your next job, connect with others in your industry. **LIMITED TO MATTESON LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS** To register contact the library or online.

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Matteson Library's Great Downton Abbey Quiz
December 19 - February 27 (Schedule Below)

Downton Abbey’s final season is just around the corner, and we’re getting set for our Great Downton Abbey Trivia Quiz! We’ll have a trivia quiz on each of the first five seasons. There will be a drawing for a prize to be awarded for each quiz and a GRAND prize for the Season 5 Quiz. Pick up quizzes and prizes at the Adult Services Desk.

You can find the answers to Season 2 here .

December 19
-  Pick up Season 1 Quiz		  January 30
-  Season 4 Quiz available,
turn in Season 3 Quiz
January 2 
-  Season 2 Quiz available,
last day to turn in Season 1 Quiz		  February 13
-  Season 5 Quiz available,
turn in Season 4 Quiz
January 16 
-  Season 3 Quiz available,
turn in Season 2 Quiz		 February 27
-  Last day to turn in 
Season 5 Quiz
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Annual Oscar
Basket Contest
Now until February 28, 2016

Get the closest match to this year’s OSCAR awards and win our movie goodie basket and a gift card to Marcus Theaters! Ask for the form at the Adult Services Desk, ends February 28.
 
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Monday Movie Matinee:
Selma
January 18, 2016:
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM

Are you a movie fan or someone who has some free time, and is looking for an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon? Then we have the program for you! Join us at the library for a movie and of course – popcorn. 
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Chef Mike Cooks:  Mardi Gras Fest-I-vale Gumbo
January 20, 2016:
7:00 - 8:00 PM

Check out the making of one of the finest Gumbo recipes you may ever encounter! Have some beignets! Get ready for Mardi Gras Celebrate Cajun style with great “Naw Lins” dishes. Demonstration includes tasting.
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Monday Book Discussion: The Peaceable Kingdom
By Jan de Hartog
January 25, 2016:
10:15 - 11:30 AM

This novel is the story of the passionate, flesh-and-blood men and women who began the Quaker movement in England in the 17th century and of those who settled in Philadelphia 100 years later.

 
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*NEW* Reel to Reel:
Self/Less

January 26, 2016:
6:30 - 8:30 PM

Watch the newest and hottest 
movie releases at the library 
and have an evening without the 
kids and some movie snacks! No children under 18 will be allowed in 
the program without a caregiver.
 
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Database: Freegal

Freegal Music is a free music service that offers access to about 8 million songs, including Sony Music's catalogof legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 28,000+ labels with music that originates in over80 countries.. All you need is your library card number and a PIN.  
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*NEW* Food For Thought
Discussion Group:
Read: Kitchen Confidential
by Anthony Bourdain
January 30, 2016
2:00 - 4:00 PM

Are you interested in food? Are you interested in books and movies? If you answered yes to both questions then we have the group for you! We will read cookbooks and try recipes; watch movies and read food centered books and maybe once or twice meet at a local restaurant. 

For information on this book click below!

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Yoga For Health
Thursdays: 7-8 PM

Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga each week. Bring a yoga mat or a thick towel and wear comfortable clothes.
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PC Bas ics
Fridays: 9:30 AM

Drop in, ask questions, learn basic skills to take the next step on
your PC quests.

 
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History Miners Club
January 18, 2016 6:30-8:30 PM

Come explore your roots, share your experiences with genealogy and plan future meetings.
 
    
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