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Teen Volunteer Fair

🌟 Calling all teens! 🌟 Are you looking for rewarding volunteer opportunities? Look no further than the Teen Volunteer Fair happening at the Matteson Area Public Library District on April

Our Facebook Page Has Changed

Dear Library Enthusiasts, Change is in the air, and we’re thrilled to announce a new chapter in our library’s journey! As we constantly strive to grow and evolve, we’ve relocated to a

Paper Shredding Event May 11th

Join Us for Our Paper Shredding Event: May 11th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Have stacks of old documents cluttering up your home or office? Wondering what to do with all that unwanted paper? Look no

The library will be closed for Easter

In observance of the holiday, Matteson Area Public Library District will be closed on March 31st to allow our staff and community members to celebrate the holiday with their loved ones. We

March Artist of the Month

Meet Deborah Kpogo, a high school junior enrolled at Southland College Preparatory High School. She is an active member of the National Honor Society and enthusiastically participates in her

We will no longer be accepting personal checks

In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, adaptation is key. We at the Matteson Area Public Library District strive to streamline operations and enhance the patron experience, it sometimes

Neighborhood Forest Tree Giveaway: Let’s Create a Greener Planet!

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day this year than by planting a tree? We are excited to announce our partnership with Neighborhood Forest

The New Swan Libraries + App is Out!

The SWAN Libraries + app is a convenient tool that allows you to store and manage your library card, keeping your account accessible from your

Black Lives Matter : A Child’s Vision Interactive Exhibit

Date: February 1st – 29th Time: During library hours Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision exhibit. Inspired by 9-year-old Orland Park resident Nathan Epperson, after witnessing nationwide

Cybersleuth Your Family Tree

Digging into your roots? We can help you get started or further you research. Make an appointment for a one-on-one session with our own genealogy CyberSleuth. She is available on the third

Cybersleuth Your Family Tree

2023 Winter Reading Challenge

Welcome to the Matteson Area Public Library District’s Adult Winter Reading Program! The Winter Reading Program runs from December 1st – January 31st! Join us by reading or listening to a

Holiday Drives

Join us again for a Season of Giving. Toy Drive December 1st -16th Help the library and the Matteson Rotary as we collect gifts for children ages 0 – 12 and teens 13 -18 in need. Stop in with

Holiday Drives

Check out the Artist of the Month

Roslyn DeBoer loves to push the boundaries of traditional uses of fabric and thread in her expression of nature and scenery. She strives to create pieces that invite you to pause

3rd Annual Teen Video Game Tournament

We’re back and ready to get our game on! We’ll be playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for a chance to win a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prize! You can register for the tournament by clicking

MAPLD Author Fair

November is National Novel Writing Month and we are ready! The Matteson Public Library is presenting its First Annual Lit Fest, starting at 8:30 a.m., November 10th and 11th, 2023. Carol

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Matteson Homebound Delivery Program

The library provides delivery services to patrons who live in the Village of Matteson and are homebound, either temporarily due to illness or injury, or permanently due to disability, age or

New Wireless Printing

You can now send a print job directly from your laptop, phone, or tablet while in the library or even from home via the Wireless Printing button found at the top right of our website or by

Smart Lockers Are Here!

Smart Lockers located outside of our front doors offer a new option for picking up your requested library materials at your convenience, even when the library is not open. You can choose this

New TBS Faxing and Scanning Machine

The Library introduced a new self scanning station a few months ago, but you may not have discovered it yet. Now located in the Public Services Department by the Computer Lab, the station

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