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| Family Chess Night |
| Date: |
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. |
| Adult Chess Morning |
| Date: |
Every Saturday from March 6th to May 29th, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 to 12:00 |
| Location: | Adult Reference Desk |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: | Adults and Teens |
| Description: | Adults can come enjoy Saturday mornings playing chess with other adults. We’ll provide the boards and pieces at the Reference Desk, you’ll just need to provide the opponents. No registration required. |
| American Heart Association CPR/AED Class |
| Date: |
Saturday March 13th, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:30 to 4:30 |
| Location: | Meeting room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: | Adults & Teens |
| Description: | American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED - $35 This is a well-rounded course for the layperson as well as the fitness, education, and childcare professional. Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Choking and AED will be covered. We will provide you with a barrier device for training purposes. You will receive your AHA CPR card at the end of class and it will remain valid for 2 years. 3 Hr. Class Pay via paypal, cash or moneyorder. for more information contact Tom 708-259-6018
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| Raw Food Spring Menu -Kris Aaron & Teresa Jordan |
| Date: |
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 . |
| CHOCOLATE OVERDOSE |
| Date: |
Wednesday March 24th, 2010 |
| Time: | 6:30 to 8:30 |
| Location: | Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: | Adults and Teens |
| Description: | Accomplished, top-rated Chicago chef Michael Niksic (aka The Food Mercenary) has appeared on TV and radio and his cooking programs always sell out! Michael will demonstrate the do’s and don'ts of using chocolate. Many samples and recipes given out to participants. |
| OPEN CRAFT TIME with Amy Hurd |
| Date: |
Saturday March 27th, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:30 to 11:30 |
| Location: | Matteson Library Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: | |
| Description: | Amy Hurd will host open craft time with instruction in knitting, crochet, plastic canvas and more. Amy will help you to get back on track with a project that needs troubleshooting. |
| Children's Book Week Bookmark Contest |
| Date: |
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. |
| T.E.A.M. Library: Summer Reading Volunteers |
| Date: |
Saturday April 10th, 2010 |
| Time: | 2:00 to 4:00 |
| Location: | Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: | Grades 6 - 12 |
| Description: | Youth Services needs volunteers to help with our 2010 Summer Reading Program in June and July. Volunteers must be entering 6th-12th grades and either be a current member of TEAM Library (the Youth Adult Advisory Board) or live in Matteson. All volunteers must have a valid library card. Interested individuals should pick up an applciation beginning April 1 and turn it in by May 1. |
| National Library Week |
| Date: |
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. |
| Bling That Thing! |
| Date: |
Saturday May 1st, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:30 to 12:00 |
| Location: | Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: | Grades 6 - 12 |
| Description: | Bring your favorite fabric thing (a shirt, a purse, or some shoes) and we'll help you bling it out with fun gems. Feel free to bring your own gems, too. |
| T.E.A.M. Library: Summer Reading Volunteers |
| Date: |
Saturday May 1st, 2010 |
| Time: | 2:00 to 4:00 |
| Location: | Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: | Grades 6 - 12 |
| Description: | Youth Services needs volunteers to help with our 2010 Summer Reading Program in June and July. Volunteers must be entering 6th-12th grades and either be a current member of TEAM Library (the Youth Adult Advisory Board) or live in Matteson. All volunteers must have a valid library card. Interested individuals should pick up an applciation beginning April 1 and turn it in by May 1. |
| Library Board of Trustees Meeting |
| Date: |
Tuesday May 18th, 2010 |
| Time: | 7:00 to 9:00 |
| Location: | Matteson Public Library |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: | |
| 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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