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Attend a February Program and be entered into a drawing for a
Family Membership to The Du Sable Museum.

Black History Month Speakers 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.

Professional Development Workshops: Basic Skype Through Lynda.com
Tuesday, February 9
7:00 - 8:30 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.

NEW Food For Thought
Discussion Group:
Read & Share A Recipe From: The African American Heritage Cook Book
Saturday, February 27
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!

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 3 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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Take Charge Of Your Health Seminar
Tuesday, February 9
2:00 - 3:30 PM

The University of Illinois Extension has partnered with the Library to offer a series of 7 health and wellness seminars for older adults and their caregivers. The topics covered include nutrition, exercise and proper use of medications.

Morning Book Discussion:
The Invention of Wings
By Sue Monk Kidd

4th Wed. of the Month:
February 22
?10:15 AM
Books are available in the Glass case 3 weeks before the discussion group meet. Pick up yours today.

Brain Gamers Club
February 10 & 11
10:00-11:30 AM

Join us for activities such as Monopoly, Scrabble or Sudoku puzzles. We will read and discuss articles on a broad range of topics, watch classic movies and have spelling bees. Let us help you stay, healthy and active through social interaction and mind games!

Reel To Reel:
The Perfect Guy
Last Tuesday Night
of the Month:
February 23
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.

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.

PC Basics
Fridays: 9:30 AM

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

History Miners Club
February 22
6:30-8:30 PM

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

Attend a February Program and be entered into a drawing for a Family Membership to The Du Sable Museum.

Black History Month Speakers Series: Treasure Redmond Explores The Importance of Fannie Lou Hamer Saturday, February 6: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Professional Development Workshops: Basic Skype Through Lynda.com Tuesday, February 9 7:00 - 8:30 PM

*NEW* Food For Thought Discussion Group: Read & Share A Recipe From: The African American Heritage Cook Book Saturday, February 27 2:00 - 4:00 PM

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

Annual Oscar Basket Contest Now until February 28, 2016

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

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