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Your Library: A Vital Resource for Our Community

Libraries are more than just places to check out books—they are community hubs that provide a wealth of free or low-cost services that benefit everyone. From technology assistance to

4th Annual Teen Video Game Tournament

Show off your skills in Smash Ultimate or dominate the race with a blue shell in Mario Kart 8 at our 4th Annual Teen Video Game Tournament! Everything is free, and you can win prizes

Lit Fest 2024

Get Ready for Lit Fest 2024! Be part of the excitement at the library's 2nd Annual Lit Fest, a lively celebration of all things literary. This two-day

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and it’s the perfect time to unlock a world of free resources and opportunities with your library card. This month, not only will you gain access to a

Paper Shredding Event

Safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect your privacy. Documents will be shredded onsite. Please enter the library from the 207th St. entrance. For more details calls 708-748-431

Puzzle Swap

Love puzzles but tired of your old ones? Join us for our first Puzzle Swap! Here’s how it works: September 4th - 13th: Drop off your gently used puzzles at the Public Services Desk to

Crafters Needed For Winter Craft Fair

Join us for our 2nd Annual Santa’s Secret Shop Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7th from 1-4 pm! This special event is designed for children ages 5-12 to purchase handmade Christmas gifts for

Summer Reading Read, Renew, Repeat

Dive into Our Adult Summer Reading Program: Read, Renew, Repeat! This summer, we're excited to invite you to participate in our Adult Summer Reading Program, where the theme is "Read, Renew,

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 shiny

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

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

The New Swan Libraries + App is Out!

The SWAN Libraries + app is a convenient tool that allows you to store and manage 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

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

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

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

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

What’s Happening at the Library

Your Library: A Vital Resource for Our Community

4th Annual Teen Video Game Tournament

Lit Fest 2024

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Paper Shredding Event

Puzzle Swap

Crafters Needed For Winter Craft Fair

Summer Reading Read, Renew, Repeat

Our Facebook Page Has Changed

March Artist of the Month

We will no longer be accepting personal checks

The New Swan Libraries + App is Out!

Black Lives Matter : A Child’s Vision Interactive Exhibit

Cybersleuth Your Family Tree

2023 Winter Reading Challenge

Holiday Drives

Check out the Artist of the Month

3rd Annual Teen Video Game Tournament

MAPLD Author Fair

Get our Library News in your email!

Matteson Homebound Delivery Program

New Wireless Printing

Smart Lockers Are Here!

New TBS Faxing and Scanning Machine

Upcoming Events