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The Matteson Connection Vol. 30 No.2

Matteson Area Public Library District Newsletter

Summer 2016

Summer Reading Happenings

Youth

Adult

Summer Reading Kick-Off Carnival Saturday, June 11 From 1 to 3 PM

Family Fun Fair

All Ages - Kids under 10 must attend with an Adult Kick off your summer with this fun, free festival for all ages. Tons of games and fun activities at no charge. Pick up your summer reading log while you visit the fun fair to get started earning prizes!

Adult Classes 2-3

Youth Youth Classes Center 4-5

Director's Teen Space Shelf 6

In Other News 7

On On On Back Back Back 8 88

Adult Classes Morning Book Discussion 4th Monday of the Month On Summer Break

Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 30

PC Basics Fridays Ongoing self-paced introduction to computers. Limited to 10 people.

****NO PC BASIC ON JUNE 24 AND JULY 1 ****

Yoga for Your Health

Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Weekly) (NR) Improve flexibility and enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga. Bring a mat or a towel and wear comfortable clothes. During the summer we may be outside weather permitting.

June 16 - Yoga PJ Day-

Wear your pajamas to yoga and go home relaxed and ready for bed.

Green Thumb Garden Club

Saturdays Monthly: 9:30 AM (R)

The summer kickoff is June 11, and the Adult Services department will have the Illinois Treasurer’s Office here from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm so you can search the I Cash website to locate any missing money you may have, and we will be showing National Treasure on the whiteboard outside our office.

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Indicates Summer Reading Club Activities

Grown Up Game Days (R)

J une 18 – How to style a shade or full sun garden

All ages are welcome for this friendly but competitive afternoon of fun. New and seasoned players welcome.

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J uly 16 –Drought tolerant gardens /Wet and soggy gardens

Bid Whist 1st Three Wednesdays A Month 1:00 - 3:30 PM (6/1, 6/8 & 6/15, 7/6, 7/13 & 7/20, 8/3, 8/10 & 8/17)

Third Monday Of The Month (6/20, 7/18, 8/15) 6:30 - 8:30 PM (R)

Come explore your roots, share your experiences with genealogy, and plan future meetings.

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This summer adult readers will "Get Booked" when they register to join our Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme - Get Booked at MAPLD! We will create a case file for all of your mysterious and nefarious summer activities. Come in or call for all of the details.

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History Miners Club

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4th Annual Multi-Library Geocaching Competition! D June 6-Aug 6 (R)

Morning Book Discussion will resume in September. Check the fall newsletter and our website for information.

9:30 - 11:00 AM (Weekly) (NR)

(R) - Registration Required (NR) - Registration Not Required

Contestants are invited to visit up to 21 participating area libraries to use clues and coordinates to find the hidden geocaches. Those who visit at least 11 libraries and find the cache will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card (22 prizes awarded). Find the cache at all 22 libraries and you could win a $50 gift card (5 prizes awarded)! To be eligible, scorecards must be turned in at one of the participating libraries no later than August 6. Register and obtain your official scorecard any time after June 1 and let the adventure begin! All ages welcome!

How To Be A CyberSleuth D Wednesday, June 8: 7:00 PM (R)

Do you feel you need the investigative skills of Sherlock Holmes to find resources and information? Become a CyberSleuth with our library’s free Public Record sites (room A).

D.I.Y. Spring Craft Project Tuesday, June 14: 6:30 PM (R)

Are your old clay pots looking a little grubby but you don’t want to buy something new? Then pop into our DIY pot spruce up program and learn how to turn old into new. Just bring in one small old clay pot, and we will provide the rest. The class is limited to 10 people so please register online or call the Adult Service Desk.

Pinochle 1st Three Mondays A Month 1:00 - 3:30 PM (6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 7/11 & 7/18, 8/1, 8/8, & 8/15)

Line Dancing

1st Tuesday Of The Month (6/7, 7/5 & 8/2): 7:00 - 8:30 PM (R) Come and learn the newest slides and steps with Soul Slider Cynthia Morse.

Patrons can register for all programs either by phone 708-748-4431

Adult Coloring Nights

3rd Tuesday Of The Month (6/21, 7/19, 8/16) 7:00 - 8:15 PM (NR)

Leave your stressful day at the library door and join us for an evening of coloring. Just drop in after a hard day of work or just to decompress from whatever troubles you.

Film Noir Nights D Wednesday: 6:00 PM 22: ~ J–une D ouble Indemnity 27: ~ J–uly A Touch of Evil Last Tuesday Night of the Month 6:00 PM (R)

We have a mixture of new and old for this summer’s reading program. Come enjoy an evening without the kids plus some movie snacks. No children under the age of 18 will be allowed in the movie without a caregiver.

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-B rooklyn (Rated PG-13)

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July 26

- The Revenant (Rated R)

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Wednesday, July 20: 7:00 PM (R)

DIY Secret ingredients for setting a clean scene with surprising everyday items.

Reducing the Cost of a College Education Saturday, July 30: 1:00 - 2:30 PM (R)

Presenter-Brenda High, MS, GCDF, scholarshopmom.org This workshop will provide students and parents with the skills and strategies needed for students to be in the best position to obtain scholarships.

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Crime Scene “Cleanup” D

August 30

- Race (Rated PG-13)

It’s a Mystery to Me! D Tuesday, July 12 7:00 - 8:15 PM (R)

This program will be limited to 10 participants. We could tell you what this program is but then what would be the fun in that! It is going to be a complete mystery and you won’t know what is happening until you walk through the door! Please register online or at the Adult Services desk.

The instructor, Brenda High (AKA “scholarshopmom” ) has helped many students obtain full tuition scholarships. Highly recommended for students in grades 7-12.

Authors On Demand

We have created a list of our most in-demand authors and will automatically place a hold for a Matteson cardholder on a print edition of their favorite authors newest titles. For a complete list and to register for the service please visit the Adult Services Desk or call the library.

Family Chess & Trading Card Game Nights (NR) Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Learn to play chess and trading card games with others. See page 5 for full details.

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Saturday, July 23 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (R)

Join us for a fun afternoon of games that are mystery-themed. We provide the games and the snacks and you provide the bodies! Please register online or at the Adult Services desk.

or on the library’s website www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.

Professional Development Training via Lynda.com Kickstarter Crowdfunding

Saturday, July 9 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (R)Crowdfunding is all the rage. Do you have a product or a project that you feel is important but you need the funds to get it off the ground? Then come watch our video tutorial via Lynda.com to learn the fundamentals of using Kickstarter. This tutorial will talk about creating your base audience, setting up your profile, building your campaign and more. There are 10 seats available so please register online or call the Adult Services desk.

WordPress DIY: Community Saturday, July 23 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (R)

Build a great website for your group, club or community organization with WordPress. No previous WordPress experience required!

Writing a Resume

Saturday, August 13 9:30 - 1:00 PM (R)

Learn how to write a resume that impresses hiring managers and speaks to your personal and professional strengths. This resume writing course deals with the nuts and bolts of resume formatting, layout, and word choices.

Going Paperless

Tuesday, August 23 6:00 - 8:30 PM (R)

Go paperless! Reduce your paper use and make sure all of the information you need is immediately available via a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer. Learn new ways of thinking about the information you print and save, shows how to handle papers until they are scanned, and introduces the software and apps you can use to manage your information and keep it secure.

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Youth Classes Youth Summer Reading Club

• Birth through Entering 12th Grade • Pick up a reading log beginning June 1st. Return it each week through July 30th for prizes. • No Charge to Participate and Enjoy Fun Activities People attending activities should be participating in the Reading Club. Registration is required for all activities unless stated otherwise. Registration should be done by the adult bringing the participant to the event or by the student who brings himself or herself. Registration occurs on the Monday of the week ahead of an event for most classes & activities. For example: On Monday 6/6 you can register for activities that take place between Monday 6/13 to Saturday 6/18. On Monday 6/13 you can also register for activities that take place between Monday 6/20 to Saturday 6/25. This pattern repeats through June & July. Register in person, by phone or at our online program calendar. Programs requiring registration are not open to camps, daycares, or school groups. All activities are subject to cancellation due to weather or unexpected issues. If an activity is cancelled, it will not be rescheduled. Attempts to notify participants will be made as soon as the library knows of any possible cancellation.

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WTTW Kids: Readers are Leaders (R)

•A ppropriate for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and children up to age 9. • Tuesday, June 7: 10:00 -11:00 AM This family event with Ms. Lori’s Campus will delight children and inspire the whole family to sing along and participate in reading activities. It’s a perfect way to have fun and support early literacy development! Space is limited.

Rubber Ducky Club (NR) • Ages: B irth-36 Months with Adult • Tuesdays: 6/14-7/26 • 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language and reading with stories, music and rhymes. Delight and stimulate your baby’s or toddler’s senses and build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading. Each class will end with a ½ hour of play featuring age-appropriate toys and time for socialization.

Puppet Building Workshop (R) • Entering 4th-6th Grades • Monday, 6/13 & 7/11 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Professional puppeteer Dave Herzog returns to Matteson Library to teach students how to make amazing puppets from recycled materials. Make a different puppet each session. Come to one or both classes.


Let’s Play! (NR)

• Entering 1st - 6th Grade • Tuesdays: 2:00 - 3:00 PM When possible each week’s games will be played outside the library. Children should wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.

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6/14: You’re It: Tag of All Types

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6/21: Jump Rope Poetry Jam

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6/28: Hula Hooping

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7/5: Video Game Explosion (Will be indoors.)

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7/12: Minute to Win It Games

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7/19: Board Games Bonanza

Storytime in the Park for Preschoolers and Young Families (NR)

• If it is raining at the scheduled time, storytime will be cancelled. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on in case the ground is damp. • All Ages with Adult Caregiver • Fridays: 6 /17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 9:00 AM at Allemong Park 250 Willow Rd. Matteson, IL 60443 West of I-57 Park behind Marya Yates Elementary. 10:30 AM at Memorial Park (The 10:30 am show is a repeat of 9 am show.) 212th PL Matteson, IL 60443 East of Govenors Highway Park at the end of Tower Ave.

Girl Power Book Discussion Let Your Light Shine Bright! (R) • Girls in Grades: 4th-6th • Select Mondays • 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Come out to discuss great books & enjoy the company of other girls. Books will be available for checkout at the Youth Services Desk & should be read before the meeting.  6/27: M r. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics by Chris Grabestein  7/25: R oller Girl by Victoria Jamieson  8/22: K ate Walden Directs: Night of the Zombie Chickens by Julie Mata

Maker Monday (NR)

• A ll Ages But Recommended for Ages 5 and Up • M ondays from 10 AM - 8 PM (6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, & 7/18)

Drop in any time between 10 AM and 8 PM to make a fun craft. Families welcome. We regret we can not accommodate day cares or other large groups at this event.

Family Bingo (NR)

• R ecommended for: Any Child who Knows Letters and Numbers (1-75) through Adults • Thursdays from 1-3 PM (6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21) Enjoy a weekly bingo game with small prizes for winners. We regret we can not accommodate day cares or other large groups at this event.

All Ages Chess Tournament

Programs For Everyone: Kids under 10 Must Attend with an Adult Kickball (NR)

• All Ages • Wednes., June 8: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Come play kickball. Meet in the Kids Area; we will play behind the library. Great outdoor fun for everyone!

• 1st Grade-Adult • P lay Any Time the Library is Open • June 1 - July 31

The library provides the boards and pieces. You earn points whether you win, tie, or lose. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Family Saturdays

• Suggested ages listed under each event. 6/18: Life Size Games Ages: 5 and Up 1:00 - 3:00 PM Your favorite games get giant sized and you become the pieces!

6/25: Disassemble/Reassemble Ages: 1st Grade to Adult 1:00 - 3:00 PM Take apart old electronics to see what makes them tick. Bring your own safety goggles/pliers/screwdrivers if you have them.

7/16: DIY Games Ages: 5 and Up 1:00 - 3:00 PM Make your own games from everyday stuff.

7/23: Euchre Tournament Ages: 8 to Adult 1:00 - 4:00 PM 1-2: Learn to Play this Classic Card Game 2-4: Tournament Time (for Pride, not Prizes)

Boredom Buster Games (NR)

• All Ages • Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:30 PM 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 Come play games of all types at the library. We supply cards and board games. Feel free to bring your own games to share.

Dave Rudolph: Get In The Game Show

• All Ages • Thursday, July14: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Join us for this fantastically fun interactive family concert with music, humor, limbo, and bubbles. This event will be held outside, so please bring your own bug spray.

Family Chess & Trading Card Game Nights (NR)

• Wednesdays: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Learn to play from our instructor Mr. Joseph or play with others to improve your game. We provide chess boards & pieces; bring your own trading cards. Fun for everyone!

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Teen/Tween Space


Card Club (NR)

• Ages: Entering 6th-12th Grades • Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM Learn to play all kinds of card games. (No gambling games will be taught.) Learn the game of the week or play whatever you like. 6/14: Spades 7/5: Open Play 6/21: Hearts

7/12: Hand & Foot

6/28: Rummy 7/19: Euchre

FANatics Club (R)

• Ages: Entering 6th-12th Grades • Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM Are you a fan of Anime, Manga or Comics on television or the big screen? Come represent your fandom & have fun! 6/16: Superhero Relay (outdoors) 6/23: Anime Movie 6/30: Ultimate Frisbee (outdoors) 7/7: Fandom Movie 7/14: F lash, Zoom, Bam (Fandom Minute to Win It Games) 7/21: Tournament of Video Games

Sewing Lessons

Teen & Tween Night

• Mondays at 6:30 PM (end times vary) • Special Events Just for Teens & Tweens! V 6/13: In It to Win It (Capture the Flag-Outside) 6

V 6/20: Life Size Games V 6/27: Throwback Teen Movie V 7 /11: Silent Library Contest

(Do crazy dares & try hard not to laugh - we dare you!)

V 7/18: Life’s a Game Show

(Family Feud Style Trivia)

• Ages: 10-18, One Adult may attend with each participant. • Friday, 6/24 OR Saturday 7/9 from 10 AM to 4 PM (choose one) Learn to make a pillow case using the library’s sewing machines. Participants will need to provide fabric & basic sewing supplies. A supply list will be provided when participants register. Participants should also bring a bag lunch that does not need refrigeration. Space is very limited.

In Other News... Registration: 8:30 - 9:30 AM Race Times: Adults: 10:00 AM Kids: 11:15 AM On Old Plank Trail Behind Target - Adults-18+: $15 (Children 4 & under free with registered Adult) - Youth-5-17: $7

2nd Annual 5K Costume Dash For Literacy Save the Date Saturday, October 1, 2016

This October, come run or walk in our 2nd annual 5K Costume Dash for all ages in your awesome costume. Refreshments will be available. Costumes are optional. Sponsors For The 5K If you are interested in being one of the sponsors for the 5K and providing an item for the goodie bags or having a spot at the event please contact Jeanne at [email protected].

Sculpted Yoga: Get ready for the 5K Monday Evenings Once a Month (June 13, July 11, Aug. 15, Sep. 12) This upbeat and super energetic form of yoga builds upon the 5 grounding yoga poses by incorporating the option to utilize light hand weights and cardio bursts which are beneficial for maximum circulation, flexibility and optimal calorie burning effect! Please bring 3-5 pound weights if you wish to incorporate weights into your practice.

Kathy's Trip To Plymouth Rock This hard to find statue in Plymouth, MA should be a "must see" for Americans. I saw no signs directing us to this enormous 81 ft. tall monument thought to be the world's largest solid granite monument. If you're traveling in the Massachusetts coastal area you might have it on your to do list to stop and check-out Plymouth Rock. I would like to encourage you to take time to check-out this tribute to the Pilgrims and study all the many detailed carvings representing the virtues and values of the Mayflower passengers who arrived nearly 400 years ago. 7

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Matteson Area Public Library District Board of Trustees Dwayne Shipp, President Harold Gillis, Vice President Leana Page, Secretary Milfred Moore, Treasurer Beverly Coleman Temitope Babayode Howard Hunigan Meets 2nd Monday @ 7:00 PM Kathy Berggren, Library Director The Matteson Connection Newsletter is published quarterly by the Matteson Area Public Library District. Editor/Graphic Designer: Alicia Tyler Contributors: Kathy Berggren, Nikeda Webb, Joseph Friedman, Colleen Vander Hye, Julia Driscoll, Jeanne Mueller, and Lisa Korajczyk The Matteson Area Public Library District is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any individual who plans to attend any program at the library and who requires special accommodations, or anyone who has questions regarding accessibility to the library is requested to phone the library at 708.748.4431 at least five working days prior to the scheduled event.

"Books aren't just made of words... they're also filled with places to visit and people to meet." ~Anonymous

Upcoming Popular Author Books & Video Games BONUS: What is the name of the game that we have pictures of on the youth page? Find the answer on our facebook page!

Thank You For Your Donation: - Roseann Weisman