Posted January 14, 2021
Hope Standifer – Adult Services Martin Luth King Day is Monday, January 18th . Here is a selection of movies that you can watch for free on Kanopy: 1) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: A Historical Perspective: He was the conscience of the struggle for civil rights–and one of its many heroic martyrs. this documentary […]
Posted December 29, 2020
Yes, here it is – January 2021! People are already thinking ahead, and want to start working on tax preparation. Last year, the Library was fortunate enough to host AARP and their free tax services, but unfortunately Covid-19 has made it impossible for them to be here this year. At this time, AARP does not […]
Posted December 11, 2020
By Hope Standifer – Adult Services Do you know you can watch Holiday movies on Kanopy and Hoopla? When you login to each service you can search for the term “holiday” or specific holiday. Here is a selection of each of some movies from Kanopy and Hoopla: Kanopy The Man Who Invented Christmas: “ This […]
Posted November 30, 2020
Hello all! We are running our annual Holiday Drives! Call the library at 708-748-4431 to schedule your drop off time. Items can be dropped off between 8 AM and 5 PM. Have things bagged so that it is easy for library staff to grab them. From now until January 15 (or until further notice) you […]
Posted November 23, 2020
Due to the Governor’s Tier 3 order the Matteson Area Public Library is open for limited services: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 am -5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am -5:00 pm Please call or email the library for appointments concerning the holiday donation drop offs, curbside pickup or any […]
Posted November 23, 2020
By Marsha Lots – Adult Services Holidays can be stressful times in many families for various reasons, but this year Covid-19 has imposed an unprecedented challenge on all of us. Should we get together with our extended families and possibly put vulnerable family members at risk or do we stay at home and celebrate as […]
Posted October 20, 2020
From October 19 to November 2 early voting locations will be opened on weekdays (8:30am – 7 pm) and weekends (9-5 pm). The locations with a mail-in ballot drop box on site are: -Prairie State College Conference Center 202 S Halsted St, Chicago Heights -Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave, Matteson -Park Forest Village Hall, […]
Posted September 29, 2020
By Colleen VanderHye – Adult Services The Banned Books Week Coalition invites you to champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, September 27 – October 3, 2020! In turbulent times, books are tools that help people navigate the world around them. Intellectual freedom and access to information uplift people in crisis and during […]
Posted September 17, 2020
By Colleen VanderHye – Adult Services This September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. A founding member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman is known for strength, compassion and truth. Armed with the Lasso of Truth, Wonder […]
Posted September 1, 2020
Attention Library Patrons: Some services have returned to the library! Call the library at 708-748-4431 to make an appointment for: Faxes Notary Copies Limited computer access Limited Computer Access for ages 14 and up: Computers will be limited to 30 minutes per person and must be made by appointment. If you require sound you must […]