Check Out Books at Rainbow Cone

(No registration required)

Join Matteson Library staff at The Original Rainbow Cone at 19805 Crawford Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422 this summer! We’ll be signing up Matteson residents for library cards and checking out books between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM on the following dates: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 3, 10, 17, 24. Stop by for a sweet treat and take home a great read!

Travel with Flat Lester

Come to the Youth Services Department to pick up your very own Flat Lester to take with you when you travel this summer. When you pick him up, learn about the fun you can have with him.

Anne Newnam’s Puppet Show “Little Red Riding Hood”

Wednesday, July 16

10-11 AM

All Ages

Come see a puppet show of the story of Little Red Riding Hood

Captain Cranky Puppet Show

Wednesday, June 18

10-11 AM

All Ages (9 and under must attend w/ an Adult)

Experience a swashbuckling adventure as Dave Herzog with Herzog Marionettes bring Captain Cranky to life! This thrilling pirate-themed marionette show is packed with high-seas fun, lively characters, and masterful puppetry that will delight audiences of all ages.

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Saturday, June 14

2-3:15 PM

All Ages (9 and under must attend w/ an adult)

Come see a variety of cool reptiles from super scaly snakes to lazy lounging lizards!

MAPLD FanFest (No registration required)

Saturday, July 16

12-6 PM

All Ages (9 and under must attend w/ an adult)

No registration required.

Join us for MAPLD FanFest at the Matteson Area Public Library, featuring exciting programs, superheroes, and awesome prizes! Embrace the theme of games with an Escape Room, Video Game Tournament, Maid Cafe mini-games, and more—all for free!

Sing & Soar with Nanny Nikki

Wednesday, June 25 and Wednesday, July 9

10-11 AM

Ages 2-5 with an adult

Join Nanny Nikki for a fun-filled session of storytelling and singing! Enjoy engaging stories and lively songs that will have kids laughing, moving, and singing along.

Winnie-the-Pooh (A Play)

Wednesday, June 11

10-11 AM

All Ages (9 and under must attend w/ an Adult)

Bright Star Touring Theatre presents a heartwarming performance of Winnie-the-Pooh! Join Pooh, Piglet, and their beloved friends from the Hundred Acre Wood as they embark on a delightful adventure filled with friendship, fun, and a touch of honey-sweet humor. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this engaging production brings A.A. Milne’s classic tale to life on stage. Don’t miss this enchanting theatrical experience!

The Wizard of Oz: A Play

Saturday, July 19

6-7 PM

All Ages (9 and under must attend w/ an adult)

Come to this after-hours performance of “The Wizard of Oz”