Posted October 28, 2021
Halloween is here and Hoopla has fantastic scary movies! Click here to see all the movies we highlighted on Hoopla Here a few of the movies on our Hoopla Halloween list: Children of the Corn: A young couple (Linda Hamilton, Terminator 2, and Peter Horton, thirtysomething) find themselves stranded in the rural town of Gatlin, Nebraska, […]
Posted September 9, 2021
We interviewed Kristyn Slick the creator of Mealtime Memories, who also helped Youth Services with the Summer Reading Program. Here are a few questions we asked! Kristyn’s Introduction: Hi my name is Kristyn Slick and I am the creator of Mealtime Memories. Mealtime Memories is a space where young and budding chefs will explore skills […]
Posted August 23, 2021
After careful consideration, the Library’s Board of Trustees has decided that the fines we collect tend to be more a hindrance to our patrons than a help to the library. As such, the Matteson Area Public Library is happy to announce that we will no longer be charging fines for the majority of items checked out […]
Posted August 11, 2021
Sunday, August 15 from 10 AM – 2 PM All spaces to sell are full! Come to our Community Rummage Sale and buy from your neighbors in the parking lot of the Matteson Area Public Library. Parking will be at the Oakwood Community Center building lot. Purchases will be cash only and you must be […]
Posted August 9, 2021
We would like to welcome our newest Board member to the library, Mrs. Donna Brumfield! Here is a quick interview with her! Donna’s Introduction: I am honored to serve as a trustee on the Matteson Area Library Board. My husband, Kevin and I and our three children (Dawnn, Ozzie & Andre) moved to Matteson in […]
Posted August 6, 2021
Find the Director search website here! At the June 26, 2021, Board of Trustees Meeting the board appointed Lisa Korajczyk as the Interim Director. Lisa has worked for the Matteson Area Public Library District for 7.5 years and is currently Public Services Coordinator and Assistant Director. At the July 13, 2021, meeting the Board hired […]
Posted August 5, 2021
Kanopy has a lot of documentaries that tell the history of trials and tribulations of starting a black business in America. Below are some summaries of the documentaries on the list found here. Boss: The Black Experience in Business: From award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson comes a film that educates, informs, and examines more than 150 years […]
Posted July 11, 2021
After a wild year, we at the library are excited to return to an annual tradition: The Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme is Reading Colors Your World, and if you look around you it certainly does. The Youth Services Program consists of various elements. First, there will be events for kids and teens (both […]
Posted June 24, 2021
June is National Great Outdoors Month and here some documentaries that would good to watch on Hoopla. APPALACHIAN TRAIL: For more than half of the U.S. population, the Appalachian Trail is less than a day’s drive away. Yet despite its proximity to many major cities, few truly know the splendor of this national treasure. AUSTRALIA’S […]
Posted June 21, 2021
We interviewed Patrice Ware the instructor for our Cardio and Standing Cardio classes. Here are the questions we asked! Also take our Physical Activity survey here! It will help us know what types of programs to offer to you the community. You can find Patrice’s cardio classes over Zoom every other Thursday night. Find when […]