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Chopped: Family Edition

2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Chopped: Family Edition Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B

Saturday, November 16
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Chopped: Family Edition Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B

In this special edition of the popular cooking show, families are given a basket of mystery ingredients that they must use to create a delicious dessert. The challenge lies in the creativity and skill required to transform these ingredients into a winning dish. Families will compete against one another, with their desserts being judged on taste, presentation, and originality. Good luck!

Matteson Area Public Library District

Phone: 708-748-4431

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Library

MAPLD is located on the corner of School Ave and 207th Street. Just a few blocks from both Cicero Ave and Lincoln Highway.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Dec 26, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Thu, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Looking for a creative way to spend winter break? Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on art program designed for kids of all ages and their parents!

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones to our indoor playground at the library! Designed for children ages 1-6, our warm and inviting space is for your kids to play, explore, and have fun.

Sat, Dec 28, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Parents, bring your little ones to the library to ring in the new year early at our Noon Year's Eve party! We'll celebrate with festive activities, storytime, and a countdown to the "noon year."

Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Looking for a creative way to spend winter break? Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on art program designed for kids of all ages and their parents!

Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Enjoy a mind, body, and spirit experience while Improving flexibility and enhancing relaxation with an hour of yoga.

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Tue, Dec 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Closed in observance of New Year's Eve!

Wed, Jan 01, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Wed, Jan 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Closed in observance of the New Year's Day!

Thu, Jan 02, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Looking for a creative way to spend winter break? Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on art program designed for kids of all ages and their parents!

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Bring the whole family out for popcorn and a movie! Kids 9 and younger must come with an adult.

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This month we are focusing on bags of all shapes and sizes.

Fri, Jan 03, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Fri, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones to our indoor playground at the library! Designed for children ages 1-6, our warm and inviting space is for your kids to play, explore, and have fun.

Sat, Jan 04, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Sun, Jan 05, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Mon, Jan 06, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Welcome to the "STEM Explorers Club," where curiosity and creativity take center stage!
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 3:00pm

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.

Tue, Jan 07, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
This engaging program features storytime, music, movement, and fun! Perfect for ages 12-36 months.
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Soul Slider Cynthia Morse is here to teach you the newest slides, hustles, and steps!

Wed, Jan 08, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
We want the whole family to join us for an exciting adventure in imagination and crafting—let’s explore and create amazing things out of cardboard together!
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 6:00pm

Thu, Jan 09, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Parents, Grandparents, and Daycare providers, bring your preschoolers out to listen to funny stories and to sing and dance to silly songs. Space is limited, so call the library to register your group.
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join other writers and share your passion for writing. Writer's prompt: How do you soothe yourself when you're upset? This month's focus: Getting into the writing mindset.

Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This month we are focusing on bags of all shapes and sizes.

Fri, Jan 10, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Fri, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones to our indoor playground at the library! Designed for children ages 1-6, our warm and inviting space is for your kids to play, explore, and have fun.
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 3:00pm

Sat, Jan 11, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Tired of cable? Not sure what streaming is? Join us to learn about all the different ways to watch movies and TV.

Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Come out for an afternoon of music and fun.

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Parents, equip your teens with essential tools to thrive on their journey to adulthood.
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 2:00pm

Sun, Jan 12, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This session's focus is on Game Mastering basics. What do you need to get started?

Mon, Jan 13, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Welcome to the "STEM Explorers Club," where curiosity and creativity take center stage!
Registration opens Sunday, January 5 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Love cooking? Join our Cookbook Club! We choose a recipe each month and then gather to enjoy everyone’s creations. Register at the Public Service Desk and pick your recipe by January 10th.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.

Tue, Jan 14, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
This engaging program features storytime, music, movement, and fun! Perfect for ages 12-36 months.
Registration opens Sunday, January 5 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join Pathlights at our monthly support group for caregivers. This is a time for you to talk with other family caregivers in similar situations. Registration is required

Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Come and learn how to create an amazing PowerPoint presentation.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Soul Slider Cynthia Morse is here to teach you the newest slides, hustles, and steps!

Wed, Jan 15, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
We want the whole family to join us for an exciting adventure in imagination and crafting—let’s explore and create amazing things out of cardboard together!
Registration opens Sunday, January 5 2025 at 6:00pm

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Parents, Grandparents, and Daycare providers, bring your preschoolers out to listen to funny stories and to sing and dance to silly songs. Space is limited, so call the library to register your group.
Registration opens Sunday, January 5 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Bring the whole family out for popcorn and a movie! Kids 9 and younger must come with an adult.
Registration opens Sunday, January 5 2025 at 6:00pm

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This month we are focusing on bags of all shapes and sizes.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us to learn all you ever wanted to know about writing, sending, and receiving emails.

Fri, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones to our indoor playground at the library! Designed for children ages 1-6, our warm and inviting space is for your kids to play, explore, and have fun.
Registration opens Sunday, January 5 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Jan 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Library CLOSED in observance of MLK Day.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
This engaging program features storytime, music, movement, and fun! Perfect for ages 12-36 months.
Registration opens Sunday, January 12 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join Pathlights for our Memory Café, a social gathering for people living with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment and their care partners. Registration is required.

Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Being laid off is a jarring experience, and it can be hard to figure out what to do next. Join us as Theresa Banks provides tips and tools.

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Board Meeting

Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
The book for this month is "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" by James Weldon Johnson.

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
We want the whole family to join us for an exciting adventure in imagination and crafting—let’s explore and create amazing things out of cardboard together!
Registration opens Sunday, January 12 2025 at 6:00pm

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Parents, Grandparents, and Daycare providers, bring your preschoolers out to listen to funny stories and to sing and dance to silly songs. Space is limited, so call the library to register your group.
Registration opens Sunday, January 12 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones to our indoor playground at the library! Designed for children ages 1-6, our warm and inviting space is for your kids to play, explore, and have fun.
Registration opens Sunday, January 12 2025 at 3:00pm

Fri, Jan 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for an evening of friends, fun, and board games!

Sat, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Attention adventurers! Dust off your math rocks and join us for our monthly one-shot campaigns! Open to all no matter your experience level.