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Professional Development Workshops: Basis LinkedIn Through Lynda.com
Saturday, January 30
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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*NEW* Food For Thought
Discussion Group:
Read: Kitchen Confidential
by Anthony Bourdain
January 30: 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. You can pick up books from the Hold's Shelf.

For information on this book click below!

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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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Black History Month Spekers Series:
Treasure Redmond Explores
The Importance of Fannie Lou Hamer

Saturday, February 6: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

This year, to celebrate Black History Month we will host a series of speakers that will entertain and inform our community on three different topics covering Black History.

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Tax Talk
Tuesday, February 16: 7:00 - 8:15 PM

Come listen to an expert CPA explain the new tax laws before filing this year’s taxes. Please Register. 

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Adult Coloring
Sunday, February 7: 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Relieve stress each month this winter with an Adult Coloring night, and help you nourish your artistic side!

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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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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 Basics
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
February 22
6:30-8:30 PM

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