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Thank you to all of our donors and participants in the 5K Costume Dash!
Find photos and the list of donors on our facebook page! 

Winter Drives
We are having a toy drive from Now to December 20. We are accepting new unwrapped toys for the Matteson Rotary Club. There is a box in the library for donations. From now to January 15 we have up our giving trees. The library is collecting new winter hats, socks, scarfs gloves and other winter accessories for the South Suburban PADS; non-perishable canned and dry goods for the Rich Township Food Pantry; and the Angel Tree is back for donations towards helping to remove children's fines.

Closings

- December 6 for Staff Training
- December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 for Christmas and New Years.

We are open on Sundays from 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

Free Programs and Events

Irving Berlin's White Christmas Chicago Performance
Saturday, December 14
12:00 - 8:00 pm

It is time for our next bus trip! This time we are going to see White Christmas at the Cadillac Palace Theater. Tickets are on sale at the library and sold out at the box office! Sign up and pay for this event at the Adult Services Desk. 

Find ticket information here!

Find a copy of our most recent newsletter here!

Cutting The Cable Cord
Monday, Dec. 9 | 5:30 pm
Information and Registration Here

Wed., Dec. 11 | 11 am
Information and Registration Here

Saturday, Dec. 14 | 9:30 am
Information and Registration Here


American Sign
Language Class

Starts December 3
- March 10
1:00 pm

Information and Registration Here

Computers 101 Series
Fridays
9:30 - 11:00 am

Week 1: Mouse & Keyboard
Week 2: Internet Essentials
Week 3: Cyber Safety
Week 4: Email

Information Here


Digging Into Databases:
Creativebug &
Niche Academy

Wednesday, December 18
11:00 am

Information and Register Here

Novels At Night: 
Tony's Wife

Monday, December 16
7:00 pm

Information Here

Craft Therapy:
Yarn Ornaments

Monday, December 9
7:00 pm

Information And Registration Here

Family Ties
Genealogy Club

Monday, December 16
6:30 pm

Information and Registration Here

Genealogy 101
Thursday,
December 5
10:00 am

Information And Registration Here

Thursday Theater:
Disney's Noelle

Thursday, December 26
12:30 pm

Information Here

Blockbuster Movie
Night: Hustlers

Monday, December 30
6:30 pm

Information Here

Holiday Mocktails
Monday, December 9
7:00 pm

Information And Registration Here

Crocheting With Ashley
Monday, December 2
7:00 pm

Information and Registration Here

Drop-In Device Advice
Wednesdays, 
December 11 & 18
2:30 pm

Information Here

Chef Mike Cooks: 
Holiday Sides
Wednesday, December 18
7:00 pm

Information And Registration Here

Millennial Fun:
90s Cartoons
Holiday Specials

Monday, December 16
6:30 - 8:30 pm

Information and Registration Here

Weaver's Guild South:
Holiday Potluck Party
& White Elephant

Saturday, December 21
12:00 - 4:00 pm

Information And Registration Here

MAPLD CreateSpace
The MAPLD CreateSpace allows for
Matteson library cardholders and
non-card holders to request 1-on-1
time with staff to help assist using
items from our Library of Things
catalog. From our button maker
and Cricut to our VHS to DVD
converter; our Library of Things
has something for everyone!
Call the Adult Services Desk to
set up a time and date.

AARP Tax Preperation
The Matteson Area Public Library
has partnered with AARP to offer tax
assistance for the community. There
is no charge for the service, and
appointments will be on Mondays
and Fridays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
You can start to make appointments
January 13, 2020 at the Adult
Services Desk in person or by phone.

 

You can also register for events by calling the library at 708-748-4431.

We have a new library app! Find it on your app store.