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A Haunting We Will Go

Pick up signs
2025-09-07 00:00:00 2025-09-07 23:59:00 America/Chicago A Haunting We Will Go It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year? Matteson Area Public Library District -

Sunday, September 07
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Add to Calendar 2025-09-07 00:00:00 2025-09-07 23:59:00 America/Chicago A Haunting We Will Go It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year? Matteson Area Public Library District -

It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?

Stop by the Public Services Desk between September 2nd and September 22nd to pick up a yard sign to decorate. We will have a pumpkin or a ghost to choose from (1 sign per family or business).

Return decorated signs to the library no later than September 22nd. The signs will be on display in the library courtyard.

Vote for your favorite sign until October 31st.

Like last year, there are 2 categories - business and family. The business category includes organizations like Girl/Boy Scouts or businesses like Home Depot. The family category includes all who live in your home, even if it is a household of one.

Winners will be announced on November 1st.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages (children nine and younger must attend with an adult) |

EVENT TYPE: | Hobbies & Crafts |

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

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 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

Library Closed
Sun, Aug 24, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Yoga
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Real Estate Series - Avoid Foreclosure
Tue, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join realtor Rodessa Joiner for her series of seminars on Real Estate.
Bid Whist
Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Africana Book Club
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd
Yapping Yarnies - Coasters & Cozies
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Fall is just around the corner, along with cozy teas and pumpkin spice coffee. Now is the time to refresh those Coasters and Mug Cozies.
Bad Art Night
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
It's time to create some bad art!
Dungeon's and Dragon's: One Shot!
Sat, Aug 30, 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.
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 31, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Library CLOSED
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Library closed in observance of Labor Day,
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Line Dancing
Tue, Sep 02, 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!
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Wed, Sep 03, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Wed, Sep 03, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Bid Whist
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Thu, Sep 04, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Thu, Sep 04, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Yapping Yarnies - Hats!
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Fall is here, so it's time to bring out the hats.
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Fri, Sep 05, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Fri, Sep 05, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Sat, Sep 06, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Sat, Sep 06, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Medicare 101
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Have trouble figuring out Medicare?
Master Class
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Learn the basics of becoming a Game Master to run your own RPG games!
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Sun, Sep 07, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Sun, Sep 07, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Green Room
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Green Room
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Yoga
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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!
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Wed, Sep 10, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Wed, Sep 10, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Bid Whist
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Real Estate Series - CreditSmart
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join realtor Rodessa Joiner for her series of seminars on Real Estate.
Excel Basics Part 1
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Learn the in's and out's of Microsoft Excel!
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join other writers and share your passion for writing.
Yapping Yarnies - Hats!
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Fall is here, so it's time to bring out the hats.
Movie Night @ the Library - Bob Marley
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us for popcorn and a movie! Kids 9 and younger must come with an adult.
Registration opens Sunday, August 31 2025 at 6:00pm
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Fri, Sep 12, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Fri, Sep 12, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Friday Fun Game Night
Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for fun, friends, board games, and snacks!
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Sat, Sep 13, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Sat, Sep 13, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up signs
Sun, Sep 14, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Sun, Sep 14, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
One-on-Ones
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Need tech help? Book a 45 minute appointment!
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Green Room
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Green Room
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Yoga
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Tue, Sep 16, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Tue, Sep 16, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Memory Café
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Medicare 101
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Have trouble figuring out Medicare?
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Wed, Sep 17, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Wed, Sep 17, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Bid Whist
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Thu, Sep 18, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Thu, Sep 18, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Movie Night @ the Library - This Week's Movie: Dog Man
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Grab your snacks and get comfy for Movie Night @ the Library! Join Dog Man on a tail-waggin' adventure filled with action, laughs, and heart as he tackles crime and saves the day.
Yapping Yarnies - Hats!
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Fall is here, so it's time to bring out the hats.
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Fri, Sep 19, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Fri, Sep 19, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Weaver's Guild
Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Lean into your inner crafter by creating projects presented by the Weaver's Guild South. Join the Weaver's Guild as they create and teach a unique craft each month.
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Sun, Sep 21, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Sun, Sep 21, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Pick up Signs
Mon, Sep 22, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
A Haunting We Will Go - Return decorated signs
Mon, Sep 22, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
It is back for round three! Who will win the yard sign decorating contest this year?
Monday Morning Book Club!
Mon, Sep 22, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Club!
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Green Room
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Green Room
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
L.I.T. ( Love in Text) Girls' Book Club - The book being discussed: "Zoe in Wonderland"
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Pick up the book "Zoe in Wonderland" at the library and join us each Monday from Sept. 22nd to Nov. 10th. to discuss this fun, inspiring read about dreams and self-love.
Registration opens Sunday, September 14 2025 at 6:00pm
Monday Makers - This Week's Project: Brick by Brick Fun!
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us for a fun-filled session of building, creating, and exploring with LEGO bricks.
Registration opens Sunday, September 14 2025 at 6:00pm
Yoga
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
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