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Registration opens:
November 13th, 2025

Teen "Wicked" Party
2025-12-13 14:00:00 2025-12-13 16:00:00 America/Chicago Teen "Wicked" Party Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by the world of "Wicked"- where Elphaba, Glinda, and the magic of Oz come to life! Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Saturday, December 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-13 14:00:00 2025-12-13 16:00:00 America/Chicago Teen "Wicked" Party Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by the world of "Wicked"- where Elphaba, Glinda, and the magic of Oz come to life! Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by the world of "Wicked"- where Elphaba, Glinda, and the magic of Oz come to life!

Create your own magical wand, snap selfies with enchanted backdrops, and sing along to your favorite songs from the movie. Light refreshments will be provided. Costumes are encouraged (but not required)! Bring your friends and get ready to defy gravity!

AGE GROUP: | 18 years old | 17 years old | 16 years old | 15 years old | 14 years old | 13 years old |

EVENT TYPE: | Special |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 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

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Jack and the Beanstalk: A Puppet Show
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Climb into a magical adventure with Jack and the Beanstalk! This fun puppet show for ages 2 and up brings the classic fairy tale to life with laughs, excitement, and a towering beanstalk!
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join other writers and share your passion for writing.
T(w)een Takeover Thursdays - This Week's Activity: Cypher Links
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Create your own wearable message! Write your name or a short message in Morse Code as a bracelet or keychain! Gold and silver charms will be used to spell out whatever you would like!
Movie Night @ the Library - Red Notice
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for popcorn and a movie! Kids 9 and younger must come with an adult.
Leaf it to Us - This Week's Craft: Fall Color Woven Placemats
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Apples, ghosts, pumpkins, and more—craft your way through fall on Thursday evenings at the library!
Friday FUNday! - This Week's Program: Surprise Fun!
Fri, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Kids will have the opportunity to get creative with a variety of materials. Some days, they might be painting with watercolors; other days, they could be making playdough. The sky's the limit!
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Teen Video Game Tournament
Fri, Nov 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Battle in Street Fighter 6 to win a $50 Uber Eats gift card! Free-play games, food, and fun. Doors open 5:15–5:45 PM. Teens must stay until the tournament ends and be picked up by an adult.
Weaver's Guild
Sat, Nov 15, 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.
One-on-Ones
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Need tech help? Book a 45 minute appointment!
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Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Register
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Register
Yoga
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
L.I.T. (Love in Text) Girls' Book Club - This month we’re exploring the graphic novel “Curlfriends.”
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
Monday Makers - This Week's Project: Turkey Time Creations
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us for a fun and festive Standing Turkey Craft Kit session, where kids will create their own 3D turkey to take home and display for the holidays!
Wiggles & Giggles Storytime
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Sing, move, read, and play with your little one at Wiggles and Giggles, our fun weekly storytime for ages 12-36 months. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate daycares in this program.
Memory Café
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Let your creativity take center stage! Kids ages 9-12 will design and build their own unique puppets, then bring them to life in a fun, collaborative skit.
Illinois Libraries Present - Journey Through Food and Science with author Kenji Lopez-Alt
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
A conversation with author Kenji Lopez-Alt.
Bid Whist
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Africana Book Club
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Killadelphia: Volume One, Sins of the Father by Rodney Barnes.
Little Artists Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Kids can explore art through hands-on projects that spark imagination. Dress for a mess and let your little artist shine! Parents, grandparents, and home daycare providers are welcome to join us!
Movie Night @ the Library - This Week's Movie: Zootopia
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join Judy Hopps, the first bunny cop in Zootopia, as she teams up with clever fox Nick Wilde to solve a fun mystery in a city where anything is possible!
Friday FUNday! - This Week's Program: Surprise Fun!
Fri, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Kids will have the opportunity to get creative with a variety of materials. Some days, they might be painting with watercolors; other days, they could be making playdough. The sky's the limit!
Dungeon's and Dragon's: One Shot!
Sat, Nov 22, 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. Free snacks, drinks and dice provided.
Zootopia 2 Movie Release Party
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Zootopia 2 is hitting theaters on November 26, 2025! Get ready to celebrate with us at our Zootopia 2-themed movie release party—packed with exciting games, activities, and more!
Monday Morning Book Club!
Mon, Nov 24, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Club!
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Register
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Register
Yoga
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Library Closes at 5 pm
Wed, Nov 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Library closes at 5 pm in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Bid Whist
Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Library CLOSED
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Library CLOSED
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Monday Makers - Ornament Wonderland
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us for a festive craft session where kids can design and create their own colorful paper ornaments!
Registration opens Sunday, November 23 2025 at 6:00pm
Yoga
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
L.I.T. (Love in Text) Girls' Book Club - This month we’re exploring the graphic novel “Curlfriends.”
Mon, Dec 01, 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.
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
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!
Registration opens Sunday, November 23 2025 at 10:00am
Line Dancing
Tue, Dec 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!
Bid Whist
Wed, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Calling all heroes, rogues, and spellcasters!
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Whether you're brand-new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned adventurer, this weekly teen D&D class is your chance to join an epic quest filled with imagination, creativity, and teamwork.
Registration opens Sunday, November 23 2025 at 6:00pm
Real Estate Series - Homebuying: the entire process from start to finish
Wed, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Join realtor Rodessa Joiner for her series of seminars on Real Estate.
Shades of Fun: Black, White & Grey Storytimes - Black and White Animals
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Waddle, hop, and play as we explore black and white animals through fun stories, songs, and a penguin craft.
Registration opens Monday, November 24 2025 at 10:00am
Yapping Yarnies - Snowflakes
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
No snow outside? No problem! Join us as we crochet our own beautiful snowflakes.
Movie Night @ the Library - Frozen
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
Registration opens Monday, November 24 2025 at 6:00pm
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Dec 05, 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!
Registration opens Sunday, November 23 2025 at 3:00pm
Zumba with Fitness Fun with Sheena
Sat, Dec 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Join us for Zumba with Fitness Fun with Sheena on the first Saturday of the month.
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Cybersleuth Your Family Tree
Mon, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Yoga
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Monday Makers - Holly Jolly Dot Art
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Join us for a fun celebration of colorful dot art that spreads holiday cheer with playful, festive designs.
Registration opens Sunday, November 30 2025 at 6:00pm
L.I.T. (Love in Text) Girls' Book Club - This month we’re exploring the graphic novel “Curlfriends.”
Mon, Dec 08, 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.
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
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!
Registration opens Sunday, November 30 2025 at 10:00am
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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
Hot Chocolate Tasting
Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Do you love hot chocolate? Then join us for our hot chocolate tasting with marshmallows and flavored creamers.
Line Dancing
Tue, Dec 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!
Bid Whist
Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Calling all heroes, rogues, and spellcasters!
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Whether you're brand-new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned adventurer, this weekly teen D&D class is your chance to join an epic quest filled with imagination, creativity, and teamwork.
Registration opens Sunday, November 30 2025 at 6:00pm
Real Estate Series - Legacy Wealth & Real Estate Planning
Wed, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Join realtor Rodessa Joiner for her series of seminars on Real Estate.
Shades of Fun: Black, White & Grey Storytimes - Grey Things in Nature
Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
From elephants to owls, explore the grey wonders of nature with stories, songs, and a puppet craft.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 10:00am
Yapping Yarnies - Snowflakes
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
No snow outside? No problem! Join us as we crochet our own beautiful snowflakes.
Movie Night @ the Library - Coming 2 America
Thu, Dec 11, 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, November 30 2025 at 6:00pm
Friday FUNday!
Fri, Dec 12, 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!
Registration opens Sunday, November 30 2025 at 3:00pm
Teen "Wicked" Party
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by the world of "Wicked"- where Elphaba, Glinda, and the magic of Oz come to life!
Registration opens Thursday, November 13 2025 at 2:00pm
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