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County Line Orchard Bus Trip

Bus Trip

2024-10-05 08:00:00 2024-10-05 15:30:00 America/Chicago County Line Orchard Bus Trip The library is hosting a fantastic trip to the County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN. Come join us for apple or pumpkin picking and explore the other exciting attractions! Space is limited! Matteson Area Public Library District - Outside

Saturday, October 05
8:00am - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-05 08:00:00 2024-10-05 15:30:00 America/Chicago County Line Orchard Bus Trip The library is hosting a fantastic trip to the County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN. Come join us for apple or pumpkin picking and explore the other exciting attractions! Space is limited! Matteson Area Public Library District - Outside

The library is hosting a fantastic trip to the County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN. Come join us for apple or pumpkin picking and explore the other exciting attractions! Space is limited!

The library is hosting a fantastic trip to the County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN. Come join us for apple or pumpkin picking and explore the other exciting attractions! Attendees must pay entrance fees and any other fees. The bus fee is $15 per person. Reserve your spot today! Space is limited.

Children under 2 are free.  

The bus will depart from the library at 8 AM and depart from the orchard at 3:30 PM.

Matteson Area Public Library District

Phone: 708-748-4431

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 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

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life in our Comic Book Drawing class for Teens and Tweens. NOTE: Students must come to all four sessions.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Parents, Grandparents, and Daycare providers bring your little ones out to watch a silly Halloween puppet show.

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Each season is filled with its own sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. Join us as we try out the unique tastes of fall with our tea-tasting event.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Get ready for the cold weather by knitting or crocheting a hat, scarf, or gloves.

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Do you have some basic computer skills, but getting online is still confusing?
This event is full

Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Do you have some basic computer skills, but getting online is still confusing?

Fri, Oct 18, 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!

Fri, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Grab your friends and get ready to be thrilled watching modern-day fright-fests that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Popcorn and candy will be served.

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Sat, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Two-Color Brioche Knotting Learn how to knit the brioche stitch using two different colors. Gail Gillespie will demonstrate the technique and show some of her projects.

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us as we use Brain Flakes, a unique construction toy, to build amazing creations like flowers, towers, and much more!

Sun, Oct 20, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Mon, Oct 21, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 22, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Kids in grades 1st through 5th are invited to embark on a Spanish language learning journey. To participate, children must attend all four sessions.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Unleash your creativity as we master the basics of prop-making! Come craft your own foam shortswords and daggers! Attendance is required for all four sessions.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Author of award winning books like All American Boys and Stamped, Jason Reynolds sits down for a chat with ILP.
Register

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Confused by Medicare? We're here to help!

Wed, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life in our Comic Book Drawing class for Teens and Tweens. NOTE: Students must come to all four sessions.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
This month's book is Jackal by Erin E Adams.

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 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. Tonight's movie is Divergent.

Fri, Oct 25, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Fri, Oct 25, 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!

Sat, Oct 26, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Survivor, advocate, and published author Ericka Moore will host an engaging panel to discuss Breast Cancer Awareness. Discover how to celebrate your wins, change your perspective, and more! 10am-12pm

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Unleash your inner artist! Bring a project to work on and enjoy some time with other crafters.

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
In this program, kids can make oobleck, build towers out of marshmallows and dried spaghetti, learn how to program mini robots, and so much more.

Sun, Oct 27, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
The best place in town to play chess, backgammon, dominos, and other classic games!

Mon, Oct 28, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 29, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

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 opens Sunday, October 20 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Oct 30, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

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

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
An African American and Latinx History of the United States

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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 20 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us at the library for trick-or-treating. Fun for the whole family in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Fri, Nov 01, 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!
Registration opens Saturday, October 19 2024 at 3:00pm

Sat, Nov 02, 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, October 20 2024 at 2:00pm

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick up your recipe for December's class. Recipes and registration are available between October 14 and October 28th.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 27 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Nov 05, 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!

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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 27 2024 at 6:30pm

Wed, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 27 2024 at 6:00pm

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.

Thu, Nov 07, 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, October 27 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 27 2024 at 6:00pm

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
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.

Fri, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Confused by Medicare? We're here to help!

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!
Registration opens Saturday, October 26 2024 at 3:00pm

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.

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
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.

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Teens, show off your skills in Smash Ultimate or dominate the race with a blue shell in Mario Kart 8 in our 4th Annual Teen Video Game Tournament!
Register

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Unleash your inner artist! Bring a project to work on and enjoy some time with other crafters.

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.

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

Tue, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join Catholic Charities to learn techniques, play games, and discuss ways to support yourself as you support those you care for. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Tue, Nov 12, 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!

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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 27 2024 at 6:30pm

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Registration opens Sunday, November 3 2024 at 6:00pm

Thu, Nov 14, 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, November 3 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join other writers and share your passion for writing. This month's prompt is attending the wrong wedding. This month's focus is writing methodologies.

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 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. Tonight's movie is Insurgent.
Registration opens Sunday, November 3 2024 at 6:00pm

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Computers are used for more than daily business. It can be used to keep up with friends and family or meet new people.

Fri, Nov 15, 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!
Registration opens Saturday, November 2 2024 at 3:00pm