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Registration opens:
August 10th, 2026

Teen Sewing 101
2026-09-09 18:00:00 2026-09-09 20:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Sewing 101 Level up your DIY game! Learn to use a sewing machine and create your own “Magic Pouch.” Participants must attend all 4 sessions. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C

Wednesday, September 09
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Level up your DIY game! Learn to use a sewing machine and create your own “Magic Pouch.” Participants must attend all 4 sessions.

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a project that’s cool, useful, and totally yours.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Hobbies & Crafts |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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Mon, Aug 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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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Library Closed
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Yoga
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Aug 11, 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
Line Dancing
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Magic: The Gathering Club
Wed, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library! We will play Commander or draft.
Aspiring Writers Meet-up
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Join other writers and share your passion for writing.
Yapping Yarnies in the Summer! - Summer Fun!
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Summer is filled with sun and fun, picnics and beach days. So let’s knit and crochet some fun summer gear!
Meet Your Past - Personalized Genealogy Sessions
Sat, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Providing Genealogy assistance one on one, in an hour, by appointment.
Cardio Drumming
Sat, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for Cardio Drumming with Kne You DBA Fitness Fun with Sheena
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 16, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Yoga
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Memory Café
Tue, Aug 18, 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.
Bid Whist
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Yapping Yarnies in the Summer! - Summer Fun!
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Summer is filled with sun and fun, picnics and beach days. So let’s knit and crochet some fun summer gear!
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 23, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Monday Morning Book Discussion - Merlin's Tour of the Universe, by Neil Degrasse Tyson
Mon, Aug 24, 10:15am - 11:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room D
Join us for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Discussion!
Yoga
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Bid Whist
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
A fast-paced card game!
Africana Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
The book for this month is Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo.
Wealth Wellness Workshops: Empowering Your Financial Future - Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Join our 8-session Financial Wellness Series to learn budgeting, credit, saving, investing, and real-world skills for lifelong financial stability.
Dungeon's and Dragon's: One Shot!
Sat, Aug 29, 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.
Library Closed
Sun, Aug 30, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
Yoga
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
250 Stories, 250 Years
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
Line Dancing
Tue, Sep 01, 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!
Storytime Stretch
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Perfect for young ages and abilities, this joyful journey turns exercise into a storytime adventure that kids love to return to again and again!
250 Stories, 250 Years
Wed, Sep 02, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
Pokémon Club
Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
Meet with other Pokéfans to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Champions. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! Test your skill against other trainers to see who’s the very best.
Canva for Beginners
Wed, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Learn how to use templates, text, images, and simple design principles in Canva. Please bring your own laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Tots and Bots Storytime - Bot Buddies
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
For ages 2-5, it’s all things robots at this storytime. We’ll feature books, songs, and crafts that will inspire your little tinkerer. Gear up for bots, books, and big fun!
Tots and Bots Storytime - Bot Buddies
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
For ages 2-5, it’s all things robots at this storytime. We’ll feature books, songs, and crafts that will inspire your little tinkerer. Gear up for bots, books, and big fun!
250 Stories, 250 Years
Thu, Sep 03, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
Yapping Yarnies - Fall Decor
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room C
Fall is coming, and it’s time to freshen up some of our favorite fall decor. Join us as we work on an assortment of projects.
Movie Night @ the Library - Showing: Zootopia 2
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
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.
Friday FUNday! - Pixel Perfect Perlers
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Matteson Area Public Library District
Start your kids’ weekend with an exciting hour at the library! Each week, we’ll make a craft, play a game, or collaborate on a group art project. Don’t miss out!
250 Stories, 250 Years
Fri, Sep 04, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
Zumba with Kne You DBA Fitness Fun
Sat, Sep 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
Join us for Zumba with Kne You DBA Fitness Fun with Sheena on the first Saturday of the month.
250 Stories, 250 Years
Sat, Sep 05, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
Library Closed
Sun, Sep 06, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
The Library is Closed on Sundays during the Summer
250 Stories, 250 Years
Sun, Sep 06, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
250 Stories, 250 Years
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
Teas & Tidbits - First Impressions of our Region
Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Matteson Historical Museum
Join us as we take a look at the observations of early explorers through their journals.
Wiggles and Giggles
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Matteson Area Public Library District - Room B
Wiggles and Giggles is a giggle-filled storytime for busy little bodies, ages 1-3. We’ll sing, wiggle, clap, & laugh through stories, songs, and fingerplays. Expect lots of movement & smiles!
Love and Care Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Sep 08, 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.
250 Stories, 250 Years
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Matteson Area Public Library District
Celebrate America's birthday by sharing your story with the library and help write our book, "250 Stories, 250 Years".
Line Dancing
Tue, Sep 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!
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