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African-American History...Live!
2025-02-20 18:30:00 2025-02-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago African-American History...Live! Kidworks actors narrate as children from the audience role-play history with costumes. Loaded with audience participation and educational information and recommended for ages 4-12. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Thursday, February 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 18:30:00 2025-02-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago African-American History...Live! Kidworks actors narrate as children from the audience role-play history with costumes. Loaded with audience participation and educational information and recommended for ages 4-12. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Kidworks actors narrate as children from the audience role-play history with costumes. Loaded with audience participation and educational information and recommended for ages 4-12.

Join Kidworks Touring Theatre as we travel from the Continent of Africa to America...escaping slavery with Harriet Tubman, freeing the slaves with Abraham Lincoln, sitting on the bus with Rosa Parks, and marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Performances |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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Fri, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:00AM 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

Rhyme, Rock, and Read
Tue, Mar 11, 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 is now closed
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Registration is now closed
Line Dancing
Tue, Mar 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!
Registration is now closed
Junior Puppeteers
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join our Junior Puppeteers program for kids in grades 3-6! Build your own puppet and put on a fun skit with new friends. Participants must attend all four sessions to fully participate.
Registration is now closed
Storytime @ the Library
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
Bid Whist
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Wacky Wednesdays - The Floor is Lava
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
This week's activity: The Floor is Lava! Family fun fitness night. Bring your family to compete in this obstacle course and keep your feet off the floor!
Computers 102 - Excel Part 2
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
We build on topics from Intro to Excel Part 1 and cover formulas, formatting and charts in greater depth.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Mar 13, 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.
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join other writers and share your passion for writing.
Movie Night @ the Library - Black Widow
Thu, Mar 13, 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 - Socks, Socks, and More Socks!
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us to learn to knit or crochet cozy, stylish socks this month!
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 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!
Weaver's Guild - Spring in Bloom Pouch
Sat, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Spring in Bloom Pouch learn how to make a unique scarf using a basic yarn frame for weaving. There may be a small materials fee.
Teen Volunteer Fair
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Looking for volunteer hours for school? Join us at the Teen Volunteer Fair! Meet with local non-profit organizations and discover ways to make a difference. Registration is not required.
Game Masters Series - One-Shots, Campaigns, Modules, and How To Use Them
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Do you and your friends love tabletop? But you have no one to be a Game Master to run a game? Come and learn how to become a Game Master!
One-on-Ones
Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Need tech help? Book a 45-minute appointment!
Register
Yoga
Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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.
Memory Café
Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Junior Puppeteers
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join our Junior Puppeteers program for kids in grades 3-6! Build your own puppet and put on a fun skit with new friends. Participants must attend all four sessions to fully participate.
Registration is now closed
Storytime @ the Library
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
Bid Whist
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
3D Printed Desktop Planters
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Design your desktop planter in Tinkercad - a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Movie Night @ the Library - Despicable Me 4
Thu, Mar 20, 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 - Socks, Socks, and More Socks!
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us to learn to knit or crochet cozy, stylish socks this month!
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Mar 21, 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.
Computers 101 - Intro to Word
Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Learn the in's and out's of Microsoft Word!
Computers 101 - Intro to Word
Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Learn the in's and out's of Microsoft Word!
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Mar 21, 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!
Monday Morning Book Club! - Long Island by Colm Tóibín
Mon, Mar 24, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Club!
Yoga
Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 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, March 16 2025 at 10:00am
Junior Puppeteers
Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join our Junior Puppeteers program for kids in grades 3-6! Build your own puppet and put on a fun skit with new friends. Participants must attend all four sessions to fully participate.
Registration is now closed
Storytime @ the Library
Wed, Mar 26, 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 Saturday, March 15 2025 at 10:00am
Bid Whist
Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Wacky Wednesdays - Family Food Fight
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This week's activity: Family Food Fight. Join us for some quick rounds of food trivia. Gather your family and play against yourselves and others.
African American Book Club
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
The book for this month is "How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House" By Cherie Jones.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Mar 27, 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.
Movie Night @ the Library - Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings
Thu, Mar 27, 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.
Computers 101 - The Basics
Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us as we learn about some of the basics of using computers.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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, March 15 2025 at 3:00pm
Dungeon's and Dragon's: One Shot!
Sat, Mar 29, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Attention adventurers! Join us for our monthly one-shot campaigns and meet other like-minded individuals. Open to all no matter your experience level.
Yoga
Mon, Mar 31, 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, Apr 01, 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, March 23 2025 at 10:00am
Line Dancing
Tue, Apr 01, 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!
Yoga for Kids
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for Yoga for Kids! These fun classes for ages 3-8 include breathing exercises, poses, games, music, stories and relaxation to help kids build strength, balance, and mindfulness.
Storytime @ the Library
Wed, Apr 02, 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 Saturday, March 22 2025 at 10:00am
Bid Whist
Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Wacky Wednesdays - Chalk Talk
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This week's activity: Chalk Talk. Chalk isn't just for sidewalks or blackboards- try it on construction paper! Discover how colored chalk on black construction paper can make your designs pop.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Movie Night @ the Library - Sing!
Thu, Apr 03, 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, March 23 2025 at 6:00pm
Yapping Yarnies - A Tisket, a Tasket, Let's Make a Basket
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Create stylish, functional baskets with easy-to-follow instructions, using your favorite yarns and colors.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Apr 04, 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, March 22 2025 at 3:00pm
Inspired to Write Workshop
Sat, Apr 05, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Ready to take your book to the next level? , Inspired to Write has you covered!
Mindful Art Classes
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Enjoy adult coloring and stress release.
Yoga
Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 08, 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, March 30 2025 at 10:00am
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Line Dancing
Tue, Apr 08, 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!
Yoga for Kids
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for Yoga for Kids! These fun classes for ages 3-8 include breathing exercises, poses, games, music, stories and relaxation to help kids build strength, balance, and mindfulness.
Storytime @ the Library
Wed, Apr 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.
Registration opens Saturday, March 29 2025 at 10:00am
Bid Whist
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Wacky Wednesdays - Shapes Mix-Up
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
This week's activity: Shapes Mix-Up. Create beautiful pictures by gluing colorful paper shapes together!
Computers 102 - Intermediate Excel
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This class is for experienced Excel users with a firm grasp of the basics. It covers intermediate-level functions: importing data, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and an introduction to macros.
AARP Tax Aide
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join other writers and share your passion for writing.
Yapping Yarnies - A Tisket, a Tasket, Let's Make a Basket
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Create stylish, functional baskets with easy-to-follow instructions, using your favorite yarns and colors.
Movie Night @ the Library - Uncharted
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
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