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Image for event: Junior D&D

Registration opens:
July 05th, 2025

Junior D&D

Located in the Public Services Department.
2025-07-12 11:00:00 2025-07-12 13:00:00 America/Chicago Junior D&D Participants will either learn the basics of how to play or play together in Dungeons & Dragons. They will also receive a free set of dice at the end. Matteson Area Public Library District -

Saturday, July 12
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-12 11:00:00 2025-07-12 13:00:00 America/Chicago Junior D&D Participants will either learn the basics of how to play or play together in Dungeons & Dragons. They will also receive a free set of dice at the end. Matteson Area Public Library District -

Participants will either learn the basics of how to play or play together in Dungeons & Dragons. They will also receive a free set of dice at the end.

AGE GROUP: | 15 years old | 14 years old | 13 years old | 12 years old | 11 years old | 10 years old |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
Hours

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

Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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

Bid Whist
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Registration is now closed
Movie Night @ the Library - Jason Bourne
Thu, May 22, 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 - Let's Get Social!
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us as we learn about some of the basics of using computers.
Level Up Silent Party
Fri, May 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Come join our ultimate silent party!
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Sun, May 25, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Mon, May 26, All day
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Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Mindful Art Classes
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Enjoy adult coloring and stress release.
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Sun, Jun 01, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Cybersleuth: One-on-Ones
Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
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Yoga
Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
3D Printed Miniatures
Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Want to make your own gaming miniatures? Discover 3D printing and get helpful resources to design game pieces. Participants get one free print from our 3D printer.
Movie Night @ the Library - Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you grow your brand, boost engagement, and turn followers into customers—without spending a dime!
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Sat, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Outside
Kick off the summer with us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
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Sun, Jun 08, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
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80th Anniversary of World War II
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Cybersleuth: One-on-Ones
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
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Calming Puzzles
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Come out with the whole family to complete a jigsaw puzzle of Pokemon, Super Mario Bros., or even Minecraft characters!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Book Hunt
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Grab a book hunt sheet and go on an adventure in the Youth Department! Search for old favorites and discover exciting new books along the way!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Yoga
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
80th Anniversary of World War II
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The 80th anniversary of WWII is approaching. Did you have an ancestor who was there? We'll honor those connections. Though most WWII veterans are gone, their sacrifices and stories live on.
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Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Escape the heat and join us at our indoor playgroup for an hour of wiggles, giggles, and open play.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Junior Detectives - The Case of the Dog Napper
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Can you and your family solve the mystery of the missing dog? Come be detectives and decipher the clues to solve the case!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
Line Dancing
Tue, Jun 10, 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!
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Wed, Jun 11, All day
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Winnie-the-Pooh: A Play
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
Bid Whist
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
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Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Outside
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Thu, Jun 12, All day
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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Matteson Area Public Library District
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Fri, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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80th Anniversary of World War II
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Matteson Area Public Library District
The 80th anniversary of WWII is approaching. Did you have an ancestor who was there? We'll honor those connections. Though most WWII veterans are gone, their sacrifices and stories live on.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
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Mon, Jun 16, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The 80th anniversary of WWII is approaching. Did you have an ancestor who was there? We'll honor those connections. Though most WWII veterans are gone, their sacrifices and stories live on.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Need tech help? Book a 45 minute appointment!
Register
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
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Tue, Jun 17, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The 80th anniversary of WWII is approaching. Did you have an ancestor who was there? We'll honor those connections. Though most WWII veterans are gone, their sacrifices and stories live on.
Indoor Summer Playgroup
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Escape the heat and join us at our indoor playgroup for an hour of wiggles, giggles, and open play.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Memory Café
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Matteson Area Public Library District
The 80th anniversary of WWII is approaching. Did you have an ancestor who was there? We'll honor those connections. Though most WWII veterans are gone, their sacrifices and stories live on.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Experience a swashbuckling adventure as Dave Herzog with Herzog Marionettes bring Captain Cranky to life!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Bid Whist
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Beetle Battle: Shisima
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District
Library closed in observance of Juneteenth.
80th Anniversary of World War II
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The 80th anniversary of WWII is approaching. Did you have an ancestor who was there? We'll honor those connections. Though most WWII veterans are gone, their sacrifices and stories live on.
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Matteson Area Public Library District
Visit our librarians at The Original Rainbow Cone, 19805 Crawford Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422, to check out books. Stop by for a sweet treat and take home a great read!
80th Anniversary of World War II
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The 80th anniversary of WWII is approaching. Did you have an ancestor who was there? We'll honor those connections. Though most WWII veterans are gone, their sacrifices and stories live on.
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