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Registration opens:
November 10th, 2024

Universal Yums! Embark on a Snack Quest Around the World
2024-11-18 18:00:00 2024-11-18 19:00:00 America/Chicago Universal Yums! Embark on a Snack Quest Around the World Tweens, join us as we explore and taste the favorite snacks of children from around the world. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C

Monday, November 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 18:00:00 2024-11-18 19:00:00 America/Chicago Universal Yums! Embark on a Snack Quest Around the World Tweens, join us as we explore and taste the favorite snacks of children from around the world. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C

Tweens, join us as we explore and taste the favorite snacks of children from around the world.

Join us on a journey exploring unique snacks from various corners of the globe! At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts about its culture, and evaluate the snacks on a scale from fantastic to not-so-great. (Please be aware that some products are manufactured in a facility that handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish.)

AGE GROUP: | 6th Grade | 5th Grade | 4th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning | Food & Cooking |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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Wed, Oct 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Goodreads Book Club
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Rhyme, Rock, and Read - Halloween
Tue, Oct 29, 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. This week kids can wear their favorite Halloween costume!
Registration is now closed
Goodreads Book Club
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States
Bid Whist
Wed, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Goodreads Book Club
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Storytime @ the Library
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
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Fri, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Cookbook Club
Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
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Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
In this workshop, students will design and build their own puppets and perform a show for their families. Students must come to all three sessions.
Bid Whist
Wed, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Family Game Night - Bingo
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Computers 101 - Zoom
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Everything is online now including meetings. Join us to learn the basics of using Zoom.
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Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Yapping Yarnies - Amigurumi
Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Lit Fest - Be a part of all things literary.
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Medicare Informational Seminar
Fri, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Friday FUNday! - This Week's Program - Glue Painting
Fri, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Kids ages 3-8 will have the opportunity to get creative with a variety of materials like painting with watercolors, coloring wooden beads, or drawing with chalk. The sky's the limit!
Lit Fest - Be a part of all things literary.
Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Outside
Get Ready for Lit Fest 2024! Be part of the excitement at the library's 2nd Annual Lit Fest. This two-day event will take place on Friday, November 8th, and Saturday, November 9th, 2024.
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Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm
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Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Crafternoon
Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Yoga
Mon, Nov 11, 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.
Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Tue, Nov 12, 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, November 3 2024 at 10:00am
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Line Dancing
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Soul Slider Cynthia Morse is here to teach you the newest slides, hustles, and steps!
Junior Puppeteers
Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
In this workshop, students will design and build their own puppets and perform a show for their families. Students must come to all three sessions.
Bid Whist
Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Family Game Night - Trivial Pursuit Family Edition
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Registration opens Sunday, November 3 2024 at 6:00pm
Storytime @ the Library
Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Registration opens Sunday, November 3 2024 at 10:00am
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Universal Yums! Embark on a Snack Quest Around the World
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Tweens, join us as we explore and taste the favorite snacks of children from around the world.
Registration opens Sunday, November 10 2024 at 6:00pm
Yoga
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Tue, Nov 19, 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, November 10 2024 at 10:00am
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
In this workshop, students will design and build their own puppets and perform a show for their families. Students must come to all three sessions.
Bid Whist
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Family game night is a lively event where kids take on the challenge of playing board games to try to outsmart and outplay their parents.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Registration opens Sunday, November 10 2024 at 10:00am
Yapping Yarnies - Amigurumi
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Amigurumi is a type of crochet. Instead of crocheting blankets or sweaters, you are crocheting a three-dimensional stuffed toy or doll.
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Thu, Nov 21, 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, November 10 2024 at 6:00pm
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Fri, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Registration opens Saturday, November 9 2024 at 3:00pm
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Classic Game Day
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Bid Whist
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
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