Winter 2015 - Matteson Public Library

The
Matteson
Connection
Vol. 29 No.3
Matteson Public Library Newsletter
District Letter
The Giving Tree Drive:
Three Ways To Give
November 15, 2015
To the Residents of the Village of Matteson:
RE: IMPORTANT NEWS!!!
Effective January 1, 2016, the Matteson Public
Library will become the Matteson Area Public Library
District. The change from a Village Library to a District
Library was a legal action taken by the Library Board
of Trustees and the Village of Matteson to enhance the
Library’s and the Village’s ability to efficiently serve the
needs of the public.
Rather than operating under the Village of
Matteson, the Library will be functioning as a separate unit
of government. Advantages to the Library include:
B
The Library will be able to independently represent
its own interests during any economic discussions which
have a potential financial impact on library funding.
B
As a District Library, the Library may be able to
annex unincorporated property contiguous to the Village
of Matteson.
B
Library funds received from the State of Illinois will
be paid directly to the Library.
B
Operating under our own Federal ID number rather
than the Village’s, will allow the Library to seek additional
funding sources.
The tax rate you pay for the Library will not change,
although there will be a change in the amount levied
in the first year due to the adoption of a new fiscal year
required by state law.
Adult Classes
2-3
Youth Classes
4-5
Winter 2015/2016
November 30th - January 10th
We are bringing back the giving tree
and are asking for donations of “new”
winter hats, socks, mittens, gloves and
small personal toiletries for the South
Suburban PADS and Rich Township
Clothing Bank.
The library is sponsoring a food drive
for the Rich Township Food Pantry,
Please donate non-perishable canned
and dry goods.
Thank you for all of your support
and Happy Holidays!
As a Village resident you will not experience
any changes in library services or programs. You
will still receive the excellent customer service we
have always provided.
Individuals with concerns or questions
about this action should feel free to attend one of
the Library’s monthly Board meetings.
Sincerely,
Matteson Public Library’s Board of Trustees
Director's Shelf
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In Other News
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On Back
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Adult Classes
Morning Book Discussion
4th Monday of the Month
10:15 AM (NR)
Books are available at least 3 weeks in
advance of the discussions.
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ecember
D
– No Meeting
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anuary 25
–P
eaceable Kingdom,
by Jan De Hartog
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ebruary 22
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–All the Light We Cannot See,
by Anthony Doerr
PC Basics Fridays
9:30 - 11:00 AM (Weekly) (NR)
Ongoing self-paced introduction to
computers. Limited to 10 people.
Yoga for Your Health
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(Weekly) (NR)
There will not be any meetings
12/24 & 12/31. Improve flexibility and
enhance relaxation with an hour of yoga.
Bring a mat or a towel and wear
comfortable clothes.
The Food Mercenary
Monthly: 7:00 PM (R)
Join Chef Mike Niksic for his
cooking programs.
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ecember 16
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– Holiday Hot Chocolate Buffet
+ Party Planning
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anuary 20
–Mardi Gras Feast-i-val
Beignets & Gumbo
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ebruary 17
F
–Contemporary Irish Stew
History Miners Club
(12/14, 1/ 18, 2/22, 3/21)
6:30 - 8:30 PM (R)
Come explore your roots, share your
experiences with genealogy and plan
future meetings.
(R) - Registration
Required
(NR) - Registration
Not Required
Adult Winter Reading Club
December 1, 2015 January 31, 2016 (R)
Are you feeling those winter blues?
Well, we have just the thing to help get
you through the long winter months!
Come in and ask for your Bingo Sheet
at the Adult Service Desk and start
checking out the items on your bingo
sheet. Once you get a bingo, bring the
sheet back to the library and turn it
in for a hot chocolate mix and a raffle
ticket. The more you read the more
raffle tickets you get for the Grand Prize
drawing – a $50.00 gift card.
Adult Craft Nights
7:00 PM (R)
Do you love a good craft activity or are
you a newbie and looking for an easy
place to start? Then come on over to the
library and get started on these fun and
decorative crafts! Seating is limited
to 15 participants.
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December 1
-H
omemade Edible
Christmas Gifts
10:00 -11:30 AM
(12/9 & 12/10, 1/13 & 1/14,
2/10 & 2/11, 3/9 & 3/10) (R)
Come join us the second Wednesday
and Thursday mornings of the month
and to keep your brain active and
healthy. There are games, movies,
conversation and good friends.
Monday Movie Matinees
3rd Monday of the Month
11:00 AM (NR)
Are you a movie fan or someone who
has some free time and is looking for an
enjoyable way to spend the afternoon?
Then we have the program for you! Join
us at the library for a movie & popcorn.
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December 14
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- T he Preacher’s Wife
January 18
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February 29
- S elma
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- Lady Sings the Blues
Adult Coloring
(1/3, 2/7, 3/6): 2:00 PM (NR)
P January 4
- Motivation/Visualization Board
P February 29
- Pinterest Party
Relieve stress each month this winter
with an Adult Coloring night, and help
you nourish your artistic side.
Weaver's Guild South
Line Dancing
STARTING JAN 2016 Line dance
will be on the first
Tuesdays of the month.
(12/1, 1/5 , 2/2, 3/1)
7:00 - 8:30 PM (R)
Brain Gamers Club
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Come and learn the newest slides,
hustles and steps with Soul Slider
Cynthia Morse.
1:00 PM (R)
; January 16
- Native American Beading
on Leather or Cloth
; February 20
- Zipper Flowers
; March 19
- Weaving
Annual Oscar Basket Contest
In January Adult Services is holding
its' annual Oscar Basket contest. The
participant with the closest match to
this year’s OSCAR awards will win our
movie goodie basket and a gift card to
Marcus Theaters.
Patrons can register for all programs either by phone 708-748-4431
Food For Thought
Discussion Group
Last Saturday of the Month
2:00 PM (NR)
Professional Development
Workshops (R)
We will host a series of development
workshops this winter to help our
patrons improve their life.
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Are you interested in food? Are you
interested in books and movies?
If you answered yes to both questions
then we have the group for you! We
will read cookbooks and try recipes;
watch movies and read food centered
books and maybe once or twice meet
at a local restaurant.
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ecember 9: 7:00 PM
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–U
sing Internet Marketing to Grow
January 30
- R ead Kitchen Confidential by
Anthony Bourdain
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February 27
January 12: 6:30 PM
– Self-Publishing: Tips on Publishing
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- Read The African American
Heritage Cook Book and share a
favorite recipe
your Business
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Your Own Book
March
26
- Watch the movie Food Stamped
Afrocentric Book Discussion
4th Wednesday of the Month
7:00 PM (NR)
Join Ms. Cheryl and help us select books
for upcoming meetings. Books will be
available at the open hold shelf.
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– Ruby by Cynthia Bond
Black History Month
Speaker Series
1:00 PM (R)
This year, to celebrate Black History
Month we will host a series of speakers
that will entertain and inform our
community on three different topics
covering Black History.
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February 6
- T reasure Redmond explores the
importance of Fannie Lou Hamer
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February 13
- Discovering the History of the
DuSable Museum
Reel to Reel
Last Tuesday Night of the Month
6:30 PM (NR)
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January 30: 2:30 PM
– Basic LinkedIn through Lynda.com
Matteson Library cardholders only
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ebruary 9: 7:00 PM
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–Basic Skype through Lynda.com
Matteson Library cardholders only
Grown Up Game Days (R)
All ages are welcome for this friendly
but competitive afternoon of fun.
Seating is limited for bid whist to only 12
participates per day.
Scrabble Sundays
2:00 - 4:00 PM
(1/3, 2/7, 3/6)
Watch the newest and hottest movie
releases at the library and have an
evening without the kids and some
movie snacks! No children under 18
will be allowed in the program
without a caregiver.
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January 26
- S elf/Less
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February 23
- A Perfect Guy
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March 29
ä
-M
ission Impossible 3:
Rogue Nation
Authors On Demand
The Adult Services Department is
offering this new popular reading
service Authors On Demand. We
have created a list of our most
Bid Whist Wednesdays
in-demand authors, and will
1:00 - 3:30 PM
(12/2 & 12/9, 1/6, 1/13 & 1/20, 2/3, automatically place a hold for a
Matteson card holder on a print
2/10 & 2/17, 3/2, 3/9 & 3/16)
edition of their favorite authors
Pinochle Mondays
newest titles. For a complete list
1:00 - 2:30 PM
and to register for the service
(1/4 & 1/11, 2/1 & 2/8, 3/7 & 3/14)
please visit the Adult Services
Desk or call the library.
or on the library’s website www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.
January 27
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February 27
- Ronald Allen discusses the
History of Bid Whist
Self Defense Class
for Women
March 12: 10:00 AM (R)
Brian Smith, formerly of
the FBI and the Glenwood
Police Department, will
instruct the class on
how women can protect
themselves in dangerous
situations. Seating is
limited to 50.
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Children/Teen Classes
1000 Books
Before
Kindergarten
• Ages: Any
child too
young to be
enrolled in
Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a
library program that encourages all
families and caregivers to read at least
1000 books with their young children
before they enter Kindergarten. In as
little as 15 minutes a day, families can
build the skills for future school and
life success. Each child will receive a
reading log to record the books they
read. Special recognition will be given
at every 100 books read.
Tales For Twos: Teaching Twos
Their Manners (NR)
Cook-A-Book
Goes to Outer Space!
Join Ms. Kesha as she introduces social
skills for your two year old through
creative play, sing-a-longs and stories.
Daycare groups must contact
Ms. Nikeda or Ms. Kesha before
attending.
Join us for stories,
food, and fun related to outer space.
• Ages: 2 years old with Caregiver
• Thursdays at 10:00 AM
• Starting December 3
The Bored Room (NR)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and
activities. Preschoolers will explore,
discover, and learn every Thursday
as each program introduces young
children to the world around them
through movement, games, stories, and
songs. Children must be accompanied
by an adult caregiver. Daycare groups
must contact Ms. Nikeda or Ms. Kesha
before attending.
Are you looking for something
fun to do afterschool? Drop by the
Bored Room where you can Create,
Imagine, Play, and Explore. Snacks will
be available for purchase. Space is
limited, first come first serve. Sign in
when you visit the room.
• Ages: 3-5
• Thursdays at 11:00 AM
with Caregiver
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tarting December 3
• Ages: All
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ecember 19-23 and
December 28-30
Beat the winter blues by joining us for
special winter break activities. Stop by
the library for a list of activities.
• Ages: Birth-36 Months
with Caregiver
• Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Starting December 1st
Join Ms. Kesha for this first playgroup
experience with stories, songs, and
baby games. Daycare groups
are not permitted at this
one-on-one program.
• Grades:
K - 5th Grade
• Select
Saturdays at
11:00 AM
•12/12, 1/9
& 2/13
Storytime Explorers (NR)
Beat the Winter Blues! (NR)
Born to Read Storytime (NR)
(R) - Registration
Required
(NR) - Registration
Not Required
• Age: 10 & up
• Mondays through
Thursdays
from 3:30-5:00
• Hours might be
extended on
selected school holidays.
3D Saturdays (R)
• Ages: 12 and up
• 1:00-3:00 PM
• 12/19, 1/16 & 2/20
Curious about our 3D printers?
Drop-in to get some basic information
about 3D printing and see our 3D
printer in action.
Wild Things Puppet Show
Girl Power Book Discussion
Let Your Light Shine Bright!
• Girls in 4th-6th Grade
• Select Mondays from 7 - 8 PM
Join us to discuss great books & enjoy
the company of other girls. Books will
be available for check out at the Youth
Services Desk & should be read before
the meeting.
 12/14: When You Reach Me, by
Rebecca Stead
 1/25: Josephine: The Dazzling Life
of Josephine Baker, by Patricia
Hruby Powell
 2/29: Fishing Day,
by Andrea Davis -Pinkney
Design to Runway (R)
• 7th-12th Grade
• Saturdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(12/5, 1/9, 2/6 )
• Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM:
(12/10, 1/14 & 2/11)
Ever dream of being a fashion designer?
Join us to learn the entire clothes
making process from a paper sketch to
our runway show in April 2016. Both
machine and hand sewing will be
taught. Important: Please contact the
library for a supply list.
Winter Chess Tournament
• 1st - 12th Grades
(Adults may not win prizes, but
may play in games with chess
tournament participants.)
• 12/1 - 1/31 at any time the
library is open, especially on
Family Chess Night
Our popular tournament is back!
Players at all levels can participate.
Prizes are based on both winning &
amount of games played.
TEAM Library
• 6th-12th Grade
• Select Saturdays 2:00-4:00 PM
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2/5, 1/9 and 2/6
Are you interested in serving your
community and public library? Would
you like the chance to make your voice
heard? TEAM library is Matteson Public
Library’s Young Adult Advisory board
and provides middle and high school
students with service and leadership
opportunities throughout the school
year. To apply, pick up an application at
the Youth Services Desk. Snacks will be
served at the meetings.
Formal Wear Donations
Requested
Starting December 1st
We will be hosting a Prom Resale
Shop in the spring. We are asking for
donations of clean, gently used fancy
dress and formal wear: particularly
dresses, shoes, handbags, and jewelry.
This is a great chance to clean out your
closet and get inexpensive fashions
to our teens. (We anticipate that most
items sold at the Prom Resale Shop will
be available for $5-$10.)
• Donations will be accepted in Youth
Services on Mondays - Saturdays up
until 1/2 hour before closing time.
• Sorry, no donations can be
accepted on Sundays.
• Receipts of donation will be provided.
• Donors will also receive a coupon
for 50% off their purchases at the
Prom Shop.
S.T.E.A.M. - Science, Technology,
Engineering, ART, and Math!
S.T.E.A.M. Jr.
• Grades: K – 2nd
• Select Saturdays at 11:00 AM
• 12/19, 1/23 & 2/27
Join us for this hands-on science club for
younger students.
S.T.E.A.M. Club
• Grades: 3rd-5th
• Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 PM
• Starting January 12
Explore science, technology,
engineering, art, and math (STEAM)
through interactive centers and
hands-on activities.
• January: Edible Science
• February: Game Your Way to Mars
(The Science of Systems)
S.T.E.A.M. Plus
• Grades: 6th-12th
• Second Saturday of each
month at 2:00 PM
• 12/12, 1/9 & 2/13
Adding art to our hands-on STEM
classes helps tweens and teens to
develop 21st century skills of
creativity and critical thinking.
Director's Shelf
The Wishing Season
It’s closing in on that time of year again: the “Wishing Season”.
Many decades ago, when I was a child, that meant the arrival of the
Christmas catalogs from JCPenny’s and Sears -- or as my grandfather
called them, my Wish Books. Every year kids share their Christmas
wishes with Santa (or anyone else who will listen).
Then the New Year comes, and with it, people’s New Year’s
resolutions -- and let’s face it, a New Year’s Resolution is essentially a
wish for a change in that individual’s life.
In that spirit, let me share with you some of my personal wishes for
this library in the coming year.
I wish that:
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…100% of the residents of Matteson had a library card.
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…this year’s Giving Tree was so overloaded with donations
of mittens, hats, scarves, and socks that we had to add a box to
collect the overflow.
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… our collections of food and hygiene products top all
records for previous years’ collections.
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…the Governor would sign the budget and release needed
grant dollars for state agencies.
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…every child within commuting distance of this library was
able to -- and allowed to -- read.
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…we had the funding to hire more full-time employees, to
provide all of the services we get asked for.
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…children in every corner of Matteson had a ride to the
library to enjoy the classes and events offered.
50+ People came out and
participated in our 1 Mile/5K!
Thanks to our sponsors Target,
Xsport and Giordanos and all
of our wonderful Volunteers!
Take a look at the pictures on our
Facebook page.
Our Winner's are:
Kids (1 Mile)
1st Place: Payton Ramsey
2nd Place: Ty'Shaun Holden
Adults (5K)
1st Place Runner: Leondus Worsley
2nd Place Runner: Baron Rush
1st Place Female Runner: Artisha Hoskins
2nd Place Female Runner: Sarah Jewett
1st Place Walker: Desiree Cathey
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…we had the funding to buy all of the equipment and
furnishings on our list of needs and wants.
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…every resident of Matteson while enjoying a memorable
winter holiday season found the time to stop by their local public
library to check out all that has been provided for them.
Kathy Berggren, Director
Listening Devices
In Memory of Joyce Willis,
a previous Director of the library,
funds have been used to purchase listening
devices for patrons with hearing difficulties.
Patrons needing this service should notify
the library 48 hours ahead of time and pick
up devices from the Front Desk.
In Other News...
Holiday Music
by The Chansonettes
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December 3: 1:00 PM (R)
The Chansonettes are back to
perform your holiday favorites.
How to Obtain A
Debt Free Education
December 5: 1:00 - 3:00 PM (R)
The Scholarshop Mom, Brenda
High, gives tips, websites, and
advice on how to go to college
debt free.
Matteson Library's Great
Downton Abbey Trivia Quiz
Downton Abbey's final season is
just around the corner, and we're
getting set for our Great Downton
Abbey Trivia Quiz! Starting
December 19 we'll have a trivia quiz
on each of the first five seasons.
There will be a drawing for a prize
to be awarded for each quiz and a
GRAND prize for the Season 5 Quiz.
Pick up quizzes and prizes at the
Adult Services Desk.
N December 19
- Pick up Season 1 Quiz
N January 2
- Season 2 Quiz available, last
day to turn in Season 1 Quiz
N January 16
- Season 3 Quiz available, turn
in Season 2 Quiz
N January 30
- Season 4 Quiz available, turn
in Season 3 Quiz
N February 13
- Season 5 Quiz available, turn
in Season 4 Quiz
N February 27
- Last day to turn in
Season 5 Quiz
Holiday Gift Wrapping
Holiday gift
wrapping will
be available
for a donation
from December
1st through
December 18th,
Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM7:00 PM. We will provide paper but
you can bring your own. Prices are
as follows:
*New* Databases
Freegal and Flipster
 $2 - Jewelry Boxes
Family Chess & Trading Card
Games Night
 $4 - Shirt Boxes
 $6 - Anything Over
Shirt Box Size
 $8 - Extremely Large and
Odd Shaped
If you have any questions please
contact the library. Proceeds go
towards equipment for the library.
Use Freegal to download and
stream music, and Flipster is our
new digital magazine database
that replaced Zinio. Also there's
an app for that!
Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30 PM (NR)
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!
CPR and AED Class
December 12, 2015: 9:30 AM (R)
The CPR class was rescheduled
to the above date. Sorry for the
inconvience to those that already
registered and paid. The American
CPR and Safety Training, LLC will
teach a class on CPR and AED
for $40.00. This will certify you
for two years. You pay the fee
through the American CPR and
Safety Training website at http://
chicagocprtraining.com at the
Register Now Tab. No walk-ins
accepted that day. Bring your
registration ticket for the workshop.
New Staff Changes
Ugly Christmas Sweater
Sweet Events to watch for!
Please wear your ugly sweater to
the library between December 14th
and 19th. With your permission we
will take your picture and display it
on Facebook and in the library.
p Monica Fonseca and Marlene
Abano are our new Customer
Service Associates that are ready
to meet you at the front desk.
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axwell Wallace is our
new evening page.
Mini-Golf Event - February
Scholastic Book Fair - In April
during National Library Week
Shredding Event - 04/9
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Library Hours:
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Fri - Sat, 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun, 1 - 5 PM
Library Closed:
December 4, 24, 25, 31
January 1
www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org
Matteson Public Library
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 Public Library.
Editor/Graphic Designer: Alicia Tyler
Contributors: Kathy Berggren,
Nikeda Webb, Joseph Friedman,
Colleen Vander Hye and Julia Driscoll.
The Matteson Public Library 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.
Visit our website today &
see what we have for you!
www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org
A Special Thank You to our 5K:
Costume Dash for Community
Literacy sponsors:
v Target
v Xsport Fitness
v Giordano's
v All of our Volunteers
v Matteson Police Dept.
v Matteson Community Center
Also special thanks to:
v T hose that donated
v M
argaret Hamil (Peggy) for her
donation in memory of former
MPL Director Joyce Willis
Survey: Everyone's feedback is valuable, please take
our survey so that we can make next year's 5k better!
Click the link on our website or type in this link
http://svy.mk/1iy4Ame to go to the survey. Thank you.