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Family Chess Night |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from January 6th to May 26th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:30 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Families with kids in Grade 1 and Older |
| Description: |
Kids and adults can learn to play from our instructor and then practice with other fans of the game weekly. |
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Get Ready to Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Thursday January 7th, 2010 |
| Time: |
6:30 to 7:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities designed to support early literacy. Registration required ONLY for school groups and daycare providers. Contact Phyllis at 708-748-4431 ext. 202. |
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Lapsit |
| Occurs: |
Every Tuesday from March 2nd to May 25th, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:30 to 10:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Birth to 36 Months with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Join us for this "first playgroup" experience featuring stories, songs, baby games, and bubbles. No registration required for families. Groups MUST pre-register. |
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Lapsit |
| Occurs: |
Every Tuesday from March 2nd to May 25th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Birth to 36 Months with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Join us for this "first playgroup" experience featuring stories, songs, baby games, and bubbles. No registration required for families. Groups MUST pre-register. |
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Get Ready to Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from March 3rd to May 26th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 7:30 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities to support early literacy. No registration required for families. Groups MUST pre-register. |
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Get Ready to Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Thursday from March 4th to May 27th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities to support early literacy. No registration required for families. Groups MUST pre-register. |
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Manga Drawing Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Thursday from March 4th to May 27th, 2010 |
| Time: |
4:00 to 5:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 10+ |
| Description: |
Learn to draw in the Japanese Manga style as seen in popular graphic novels such as Naruto & Bleach. No supplies necessary. |
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Get Ready to Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Thursday from March 4th to May 27th, 2010 |
| Time: |
6:30 to 7:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities to support early literacy. No registration required for families. Groups MUST pre-register. |
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Cook-a-Book: Patrick's Day |
| Occurs: |
Saturday March 13th, 2010 |
| Time: |
11:00 to 12:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For Families with Kids Age 3 to Grade 3 |
| Description: |
A monthly storybook & family cooking activity! Registration for each date individually. Listen to "Patrick's Day", then help make some Emerald Isle Punch! |
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Lego Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday March 20th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:00 to 12:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1 and Up |
| Description: |
Try some building challenges and enjoy free play time too! |
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Raw Food Spring Menu -Kris Aaron & Teresa Jordan |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday March 23rd, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 3:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All ages |
| Description: |
Kristopher Aaron and Teresa Jordan prepare a fit and fabulous menu focusing on the benefits of Raw Foods. Come and taste these fabulous recipes . |
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Art Smart: 19th and 20th Century Quilts |
| Occurs: |
Saturday March 27th, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grades 3 and Up |
| Description: |
Create your own paper quilt craft. |
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Children's Book Week Bookmark Contest |
| Occurs: |
Every day from April 1st to April 30th, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:00 to 9:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 - 12th Grade |
| Description: |
Pick up entry forms beginning April 1. Turn in entries by April 30, 5 PM. One winner will be chosen in each of the 5 age/grade categories. All entries must be originial, in color, completed on official entry forms, and based on the theme "Be a Star at Your Library." Winners will be announced May 12th during Children's Book Week at our Family Chess Night. Winning bookmarks will be used in the 2010 Summer Reading Program. |
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Cook-a-Book: The Tale of Peter Rabbit |
| Occurs: |
Saturday April 10th, 2010 |
| Time: |
11:00 to 12:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For Families with Kids Age 3 to Grade 3 |
| Description: |
A monthly storybook & family cooking activity! Registration for each date individually. Hear "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and enjoy making & eating Berry Delight! |
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National Library Week |
| Occurs: |
Every day from April 11th to April 17th, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:00 to 9:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Kids & teens are invited to come and show us their library card for a spin on our prize wheel. |
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Lego Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday April 17th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:00 to 12:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1 and Up |
| Description: |
Try some building challenges & enjoy some free play time, too. We welcome donations of used or new LEGO bruilding bricks for our Youth Services programs. |
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Art Smart: Pottery and Baskets, 1100-1960 |
| Occurs: |
Saturday April 24th, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grades 3 and Up |
| Description: |
Make your own woven craft, |
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Cook-a-Book: Max & the Dumb Flower Picture |
| Occurs: |
Saturday May 8th, 2010 |
| Time: |
11:00 to 12:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For Families with Kids Age 3 to Grade 3 |
| Description: |
A monthly storybook & family cooking activity! Registration for each date individually. We'll read "Max & the Dumb Flower Picture" & make an edible flower. |
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Lego Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday May 15th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:00 to 12:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1 and Up |
| Description: |
Try some building challenges & enjoy some free play time, too. We welcome donations of used or new LEGO bruilding bricks for our Youth Services programs. |
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday May 18th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 9:00 |
| Location: |
Matteson Public Library |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
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| Description: |
Board of Trustees meets the second Monday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. in Library’s downstairs meeting room. This is one of two Annual Meetings |
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Art Smart: Childe Hassam's Allies Day |
| Occurs: |
Saturday May 22nd, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grades 3 and Up |
| Description: |
Create your own flag using tempera paints & fabric. |
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