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Mental Health Walk
2025-05-03 09:00:00 2025-05-03 10:00:00 America/Chicago Mental Health Walk Step into wellness with us this May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Matteson Area Public Library District -

Saturday, May 03
9:00am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 09:00:00 2025-05-03 10:00:00 America/Chicago Mental Health Walk Step into wellness with us this May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Matteson Area Public Library District -

Step into wellness with us this May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

 Join us Saturday, May 3rd at 9:00 am to walk, run, or bike the path and gain mental clarity as we recognize Mental Health Awareness this May.

We will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot by the 207th St entrance and walk the Vollmer Grove (3.1 mi.) then back to the library.  We encourage all participants to wear green to represent mental health awareness. 

Afterwards meet back at the library to ask questions, gain insights and receive resources from local businesses in the health industry.

Water and snack bars will be provided

AGE GROUP: | Adults (16+) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning | Exercise |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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Mon, Apr 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 13 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

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 is now closed
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
Registration is now closed
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.
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.
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.
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.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Apr 11, 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 11, 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!
Teen Murder Mystery
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Calling all puzzle solvers and mystery enthusiasts! There's been a murder, and it's your job to find out whodunit.
Mindful Art Classes
Sat, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Enjoy adult coloring and stress release.
Game Masters Series - Running combat in a game
Sun, Apr 13, 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 Games Master to run a game? Come and learn how to become a Game Master! Today's focus is on how to run combat in your game.
Yoga
Mon, Apr 14, 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 15, 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, Apr 15, 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.
Yoga for Kids
Tue, Apr 15, 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 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.
Bid Whist
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Wacky Wednesdays - Index Card Building
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
This week's activity: Index Card Building. Build skyscrapers and other creative structures with slotted index cards!
Intro to WordPress
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
WordPress is a free platform for building websites. Learn how to navigate its options and set up your own website.
Yapping Yarnies - A Tisket, a Tasket, Let's Make a Basket
Thu, Apr 17, 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 - The Princess and the Frog
Thu, Apr 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.
Computers 101 - Intro to Excel
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Learn the in's and out's of Microsoft Excel!
Computers 101 - Intro to Excel
Fri, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Learn the in's and out's of Microsoft Excel!
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Apr 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!
Weavers Guild - Gingham Pattern Scarf
Sat, Apr 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Come Join the Weavers Guild!
Mindful Art Classes
Sat, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Enjoy adult coloring and stress release.
Library CLOSED
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Library closed in observance of Easter.
One-on-Ones
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Need tech help? Book a 45 minute appointment!
Register
Yoga
Mon, Apr 21, 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 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.
Registration opens Sunday, April 13 2025 at 10:00am
Yoga for Kids
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Pathlights 101
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Join us to learn more about aging in place as independently as possible.
Storytime @ the Library
Wed, Apr 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 Saturday, April 12 2025 at 10:00am
Bid Whist
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Wacky Wednesdays - Craft Stick Sticking
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
This week's activity: Craft Stick Sticking. Create wooden sculptures by assembling craft sticks with poster putty-no glue needed!
African American Book Club
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
The book for this month is "The Girl with the Louding Voice" by Abi Dare
Movie Night @ the Library - Blacklight
Thu, Apr 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.
Computers 101 - Surfing the Web
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us as we learn about some of the basics of using computers.
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Apr 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!
Registration opens Saturday, April 12 2025 at 3:00pm
Paper Shredding and Electronic Recycling Event
Sat, Apr 26, 8:30am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Outside
It's time for spring cleaning.  Bring paper and electronic items to the library to be recycled. Enter from 207th street.  Monetary donations are appreciated.
Dungeon's and Dragon's: One Shot!
Sat, Apr 26, 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.
Mindful Art Classes
Sat, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Enjoy adult coloring and stress release.
Monday Morning Book Club! - Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin
Mon, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Club!
Yoga
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Storytime @ the Library
Wed, Apr 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 Saturday, April 19 2025 at 10:00am
Bid Whist
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Yapping Yarnies - Granny Squares
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Ever wanted to know how Grandma made the family afghan? Join us to learn how to make a granny square, the basic building block for multiple projects.
Mental Health Walk
Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Step into wellness with us this May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Yarn Swap
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for our first-ever Yarn Swap!
Yoga
Mon, May 05, 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, May 06, 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, May 07, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Computers 102 - PowerPoint
Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Microsoft PowerPoint is a widely available and easy- to-use tool to present slideshows. Learn how navigate it, add animations, and make your presentation consistent.
Movie Night @ the Library - Fast X
Thu, May 08, 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 - Granny Squares
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Ever wanted to know how Grandma made the family afghan? Join us to learn how to make a granny square, the basic building block for multiple projects.
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