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Junior Puppeteers
2024-11-05 18:30:00 2024-11-05 20:30:00 America/Chicago Junior Puppeteers 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. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C

Tuesday, November 05
6:30pm - 8:30pm

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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.

AGE GROUP: | 6th Grade | 5th Grade | 4th Grade | 3rd Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Performances | Hobbies & Crafts |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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MAPLD is located on the corner of School Ave and 207th Street. Just a few blocks from both Cicero Ave and Lincoln Highway.

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Summer Reading for Adults
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Are you reading books this summer? Then stop by the Public Services desk and pick up a raffle ticket for a chance to win some AMAZING prizes throughout the summer!
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Play Factory
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Morning too hot or too rainy for the park? Come to the library for an hour of indoor play fun! Activities will include a water-play station, a sand-play table, Duplos, and much more!
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Summer Reading for Adults
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Are you reading books this summer? Then stop by the Public Services desk and pick up a raffle ticket for a chance to win some AMAZING prizes throughout the summer!
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Bid Whist
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
DIY Mushroom Mug Rugs
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Are you looking for a new hobby? Come and make a punch needle mug rug at the library! Don't know what punch needle is? We'll show you how!
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The Business Owner's Mindset
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Explore the realities of entrepreneurship, practical steps for getting started, and strategies for developing confidence and resilience along the journey.
Summer Reading for Adults
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Are you reading books this summer? Then stop by the Public Services desk and pick up a raffle ticket for a chance to win some AMAZING prizes throughout the summer!
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Worms on the Menu
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Let’s find out what you know about worms and which ones you can eat!
Summer Reading for Adults
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Are you reading books this summer? Then stop by the Public Services desk and pick up a raffle ticket for a chance to win some AMAZING prizes throughout the summer!
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Summer Reading for Adults
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Are you reading books this summer? Then stop by the Public Services desk and pick up a raffle ticket for a chance to win some AMAZING prizes throughout the summer!
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Zumba with Kne You DBA Fitness Fun
Sat, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for Zumba with Kne You DBA Fitness Fun with Sheena on the first Saturday of the month.
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Yoga
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Line Dancing
Tue, Aug 04, 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!
Bid Whist
Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Yapping Yarnies in the Summer! - Summer Fun!
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Summer is filled with sun and fun, picnics and beach days. So let’s knit and crochet some fun summer gear!
Bling Compact
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Start the fall off with a little bit of bling! Join us and create a snazzy-looking, bling compact of your own. *Register Required*
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Yoga
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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
Line Dancing
Tue, Aug 11, 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!
Bid Whist
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Magic: The Gathering Club
Wed, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library! We will play Commander or draft.
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join other writers and share your passion for writing.
Yapping Yarnies in the Summer! - Summer Fun!
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Summer is filled with sun and fun, picnics and beach days. So let’s knit and crochet some fun summer gear!
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Sat, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Cardio Drumming
Sat, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for Cardio Drumming with Kne You DBA Fitness Fun with Sheena
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 16, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Yoga
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Memory Café
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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.
Bid Whist
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Yapping Yarnies in the Summer! - Summer Fun!
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Summer is filled with sun and fun, picnics and beach days. So let’s knit and crochet some fun summer gear!
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 23, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Monday Morning Book Discussion - Merlin's Tour of the Universe, by Neil Degrasse Tyson
Mon, Aug 24, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Discussion!
Yoga
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Bid Whist
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Africana Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
The book for this month is Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo.
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