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Africana Book Club
2026-01-28 18:00:00 2026-01-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Africana Book Club The book for this month is The Book of Night Women by Marlon James. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A

Wednesday, January 28
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-28 18:00:00 2026-01-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Africana Book Club The book for this month is The Book of Night Women by Marlon James. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A

The book for this month is The Book of Night Women by Marlon James.

Join us as we read and discuss Black literature each month. Books will include fiction and non-fiction. Stories might be about Black lives and/or written by Black authors. This month's book is: The Book of Night Women by Marlon James.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning | Hobbies & Crafts |

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Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Mon, Dec 29, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Yoga
Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Tue, Dec 30, All day
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Noon Year's Eve Party
Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:15pm
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Celebrate early at our Noon Year’s Eve Party! Enjoy crafts, games, treats, music, and a countdown to noon—fun for kids and families without staying up late!
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Friday FUNday!
Fri, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Get ready to get messy and make masterpieces! Each day brings a new adventure—maybe paintbrushes one day and homemade playdough the next. Space is limited, so save your spot!
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Sat, Jan 03, All day
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Zumba Fitness Fun with Sheena
Sat, Jan 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for Zumba with Fitness Fun with Sheena on the first Saturday of the month.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
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Monday Makers - Frosty Fun with Play-Doh
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join the frosty fun and let your imagination chill out with colorful Play-Doh creations!
Yoga
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
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New date Tuesday, January 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
Line Dancing
Tue, Jan 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!
Building and Grounds Meeting
Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
The first 15 min are open to the public.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
The Wonderful World of Shapes - Circle Time Fun
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Dive into a month of stories, songs, and crafts that make learning about shapes exciting and fun!
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join other writers and share your passion for writing.
Movie Night @ the Library - Heads of State
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Grab your snacks and get comfy for Movie Night @ the Library!
Yapping Yarnies - Scarves & Cowls
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us to learn how to knit or crochet a warm, beautiful scarf or cowl to keep you cozy this winter.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Computers 101 - Basics +
Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Come and learn about basic computer skills and operations.
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Get ready to get messy and make masterpieces! Each day brings a new adventure—maybe paintbrushes one day and homemade playdough the next. Space is limited, so save your spot!
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Are you ready to make a real impact and have your voice heard? Join TAB- where you help shape the programs, events, and services that matter most to you and your peers in community!
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
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Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Monday Makers - Cool Crafts: Penguin Edition
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Join us for a chilly day of creativity as kids make adorable penguin crafts and bring these waddling friends to life!
L.I.T. (Love in Text) Girls' Book Club - "Next Best Junior Chef: Episode 1- Lights, Camera, Cook!"
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Embrace reading with our L.I.T. (Love in Text) Girls’ Book Club where we will dive into stories about loving ourselves and the adventures that life brings.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
Rescheduled
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Tuesday, January 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
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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, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Soul Slider Cynthia Morse is here to teach you the newest slides, hustles, and steps!
Illinois Libraries Present - A conversation with author Jonathan Eig.
Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig, author of King: A Life.
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Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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A fast-paced card game!
Intro to Google Workspace
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Learn about Google Drive, Slides, Photos, and more.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Thu, Jan 15, All day
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
The Wonderful World of Shapes - Building with Squares
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
From windows to houses, discover the magic of squares and rectangles with stories, songs, and a shape-building craft.
Movie Night @ the Library - Frozen 2
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Grab your snacks and get comfy for Movie Night @ the Library! Join us for a fun movie that the whole family can enjoy. From animated adventures to exciting stories, there's something for everyone.
Yapping Yarnies - Scarves & Cowls
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Join us to learn how to knit or crochet a warm, beautiful scarf or cowl to keep you cozy this winter.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Fri, Jan 16, All day
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Computers 101 - Social Life on a Computer
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Learn about popular social media platforms. using email, and text messaging.
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Get ready to get messy and make masterpieces! Each day brings a new adventure—maybe paintbrushes one day and homemade playdough the next. Space is limited, so save your spot!
Friday Game Night
Fri, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Come, have fun with board games and snacks with friends.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Sat, Jan 17, All day
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
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Book Swap
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Trade your old books for new reads! Visit MAPLD and swap with fellow library lovers instead of recycling.
Weaver's Guild Crafting - UFO Gathering (Unfinished Fiber Objects)
Sat, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Sun, Jan 18, All day
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Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Library Closed
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The library will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
Rescheduled
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Tuesday, January 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
Meet Your Past - Matteson Museum Sessions
Tue, Jan 20, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Learn to start your Family tree at the Matteson Historical Museum 813 School Ave.
Memory Café
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
The first 15 minutes are open to the public.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Wed, Jan 21, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Thu, Jan 22, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
The Wonderful World of Shapes - Triangle Treasures
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Point to the fun as we explore triangles through books, music, and crafts shaped like tasty pizza slices!
Movie Night @ the Library - Twisters
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Grab your snacks and get comfy for Movie Night @ the Library!
Registration opens Sunday, January 11 2026 at 6:00pm
Yapping Yarnies - Scarves & Cowls
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us to learn how to knit or crochet a warm, beautiful scarf or cowl to keep you cozy this winter.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Fri, Jan 23, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Get ready to get messy and make masterpieces! Each day brings a new adventure—maybe paintbrushes one day and homemade playdough the next. Space is limited, so save your spot!
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Sun, Jan 25, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Monday Morning Book Discussion
Mon, Jan 26, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Discussion.
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
L.I.T. (Love in Text) Girls' Book Club - "Next Best Junior Chef: Episode 1- Lights, Camera, Cook!"
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Embrace reading with our L.I.T. (Love in Text) Girls’ Book Club where we will dive into stories about loving ourselves and the adventures that life brings.
Yoga
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Monday Makers - Frozen Fun with Brain Flakes
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us to build more than snowmen and igloos with these "snow" flakes. See what else you can construct with these building toys, from skyscrapers to firetrucks to dinosaurs.
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Rescheduled
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Tuesday, January 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District
Wiggles and Giggles is a storytime for children ages 12 to 36 months. We'll explore early literacy through songs, fingerplays, and engaging stories. Come ready to sing, wiggle, and giggle together!
Donation Drive - December 1 - January 15
Wed, Jan 28, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Food, Toys, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, and Pet Supplies Donation Drive.
Bid Whist
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Africana Book Club
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
The book for this month is The Book of Night Women by Marlon James.
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