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African American Book Club
2025-01-22 18:00:00 2025-01-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago African American Book Club The book for this month is "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" by James Weldon Johnson. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A

Wednesday, January 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 18:00:00 2025-01-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago African American Book Club The book for this month is "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" by James Weldon Johnson. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A

The book for this month is "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" by James Weldon Johnson.

Join us as we read and discuss African American literature each month. Books will include fiction and non-fiction. Stories might focus on Black lives or be written by Black authors. This month's book is The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning | Hobbies & Crafts |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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(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
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Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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STEM Explorers Club
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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This engaging program features storytime, music, movement, and fun! Perfect for ages 12-36 months.
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 10:00am
Line Dancing
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!
Winter Reading Program
Wed, Jan 08, All day
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Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Family Edition: Building with Cardboard
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!
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Thu, Jan 09, All day
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Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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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
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
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.
Yapping Yarnies - Bags, Purses, and Totes! Oh My!
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Fri, Jan 10, All day
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Winter Playgroup
Fri, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 3:00pm
Winter Reading Program
Sat, Jan 11, All day
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Cut the Cord
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Dave Rudolf & The British Invasion
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Adulting 101: Essential Skills Workshop
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Parents, equip your teens with essential tools to thrive on their journey to adulthood.
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 2:00pm
Winter Reading Program
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Game Masters Series - So, you want to be a GM?
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jan 13, All day
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STEM Explorers Club
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
Cookbook Club - Healthy Meals
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.
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Yoga
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Winter Reading Program
Tue, Jan 14, All day
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The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
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Rhyme, Rock, and Read
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
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Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Power Point
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Come and learn how to create an amazing PowerPoint presentation.
Line Dancing
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Winter Reading Program
Wed, Jan 15, All day
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The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
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Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Family Edition: Building with Cardboard
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
Storytime @ the Library
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
Movie Night @ the Library - Inside Out 2
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
Yapping Yarnies - Bags, Purses, and Totes! Oh My!
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.
Computers 101 - Email
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.
Winter Playgroup
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
Library CLOSED
Mon, Jan 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Library CLOSED in observance of MLK Day.
Rhyme, Rock, and Read
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
Memory Café
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.
Surviving a Layoff
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.
Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Board Meeting
Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
African American Book Club
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.
Family Edition: Building with Cardboard
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
Storytime @ the Library
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
Winter Playgroup
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
Adult Tabletop Games
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!
Dungeon's and Dragon's: One Shot!
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.
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