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Art & Verse: A Night of Inspiration
2025-02-07 18:00:00 2025-02-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Art & Verse: A Night of Inspiration Engage in a night of inspiration. See artworks of talented artists and enjoy spoken word poetry. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Friday, February 07
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-07 18:00:00 2025-02-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Art & Verse: A Night of Inspiration Engage in a night of inspiration. See artworks of talented artists and enjoy spoken word poetry. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Engage in a night of inspiration. See artworks of talented artists and enjoy spoken word poetry.

Engage in a night of inspiration, with an exhibit dedicated to honoring the artistic contributions and legacy of remarkable artists from Illinois. This event will celebrate Black history through art, poetry, and storytelling, offering attendees a unique and inspiring experience.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages (children 9 and younger must come with an adult) | Adults (16+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning | Art |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Jan 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 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

Winter Reading Program
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
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Storytime @ the Library
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.
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
This month we are focusing on bags of all shapes and sizes.
Winter Reading Program
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register
Winter Playgroup
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.
Winter Reading Program
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
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Cut the Cord
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.
Dave Rudolf & The British Invasion
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Come out for an afternoon of music and fun.
Adulting 101: Essential Skills Workshop
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.
Winter Reading Program
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register
Game Masters Series - So, you want to be a GM?
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?
Winter Reading Program
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
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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!
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.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Yoga
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.
Winter Reading Program
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register
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.
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
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
Power Point
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Come and learn how to create an amazing PowerPoint presentation. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7087904321
Line Dancing
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!
Winter Reading Program
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Winter Reading Program runs December 1st until January 15th.
Register
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
Join us for a family-friendly building adventure! Work together to design and construct creative structures using cardboard and your imagination.
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.
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.
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.
Exploring the World of String Instruments
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for a hands-on musical adventure! Kids ages 5-12 can explore and learn to play three string instruments — the violin, viola, and cello.
Library CLOSED
Mon, Jan 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
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. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7087904321
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!
Family Edition: Building with Cardboard
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for a family-friendly building adventure! Work together to design and construct creative structures using cardboard and your imagination.
Registration opens Sunday, January 12 2025 at 6:00pm
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.
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.
Monday Morning Book Club! - Foundation by Isaac Asimov
Mon, Jan 27, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Club!
Yoga
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Tue, Jan 28, 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 19 2025 at 10:00am
Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Family Edition: Building with Cardboard
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for a family-friendly building adventure! Work together to design and construct creative structures using cardboard and your imagination.
Registration opens Sunday, January 19 2025 at 6:00pm
Storytime @ the Library
Thu, Jan 30, 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 19 2025 at 10:00am
Winter Playgroup
Fri, Jan 31, 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 19 2025 at 3:00pm
3rd annual Black History Month Reception and Kick-off
Fri, Jan 31, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Holiday Inn Matteson - Conference Room
Experience an evening of entertainment, culture and more! Attend our 3rd Annual Black History Month Reception and Kick-off.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
BHM Comedy Night
Sat, Feb 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Holiday Inn Matteson - Conference Room
Don't miss an entertaining evening of good, clean comedy that's sure to tickle your funny bone!
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Feb 02, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
High School Gospel Explosion
Sun, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Holiday Inn Matteson - Conference Room
Hear musical selections sung by local high school choirs.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Feb 03, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
Yoga
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Snapology
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Snapology's STEAM programs teach through building. Using Lego bricks, K'Nex, and technology, kids have fun while they learn.
Registration opens Sunday, January 26 2025 at 6:00pm
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Feb 04, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Tue, Feb 04, 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 26 2025 at 10:00am
Teen STEAM - 3D Pens
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on 3D pen class, where you'll design and create your own custom cookie cutter. Learn the basics of using a 3D pen and turning a 2D drawing into a 3D structure.
Registration opens Sunday, January 26 2025 at 6:00pm
Line Dancing
Tue, Feb 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!
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Feb 05, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
Bid Whist
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Family Edition: Building with Cardboard
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for a family-friendly building adventure! Work together to design and construct creative structures using cardboard and your imagination.
Registration opens Sunday, January 26 2025 at 6:00pm
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Feb 06, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Feb 06, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Are you looking for help filing your taxes? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is here to help.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Storytime @ the Library
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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 26 2025 at 10:00am
Movie Night @ the Library - Trolls
Thu, Feb 06, 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 26 2025 at 6:00pm
Yapping Yarnies - Wash cloths, dish towels and more.
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
It's time to refresh your supply of washcloths with the Yapping Yarnies.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Feb 07, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Are you looking for help filing your taxes? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is here to help.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Feb 07, 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, January 25 2025 at 3:00pm
Art & Verse: A Night of Inspiration
Fri, Feb 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Engage in a night of inspiration. See artworks of talented artists and enjoy spoken word poetry.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Feb 08, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Stop by the Public Services Desk and pick-up this year's scavenger hunt!
Adulting 101: Essential Skills Workshop
Sat, Feb 08, 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, January 26 2025 at 2:00pm
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