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Book cover of Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

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Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
2025-05-08 13:30:00 2025-05-08 14:30:00 America/Chicago Book Discussion Genre: Literary | Led by: Rosemarie | Drop-in event Tinley Park Public Library - 1st floor - Meeting Room A

Thursday, May 08
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 13:30:00 2025-05-08 14:30:00 America/Chicago Book Discussion Genre: Literary | Led by: Rosemarie | Drop-in event Tinley Park Public Library - 1st floor - Meeting Room A

Tinley Park Public Library

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Literary | Led by: Rosemarie | Drop-in event

Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

Genre: Literary | Led by: Rosemarie | Drop-in event

Willis Wu doesn’t perceive himself as the protagonist in his own life: he’s merely Generic Asian Man. Sometimes he gets to be Background Oriental Making a Weird Face or even Disgraced Son, but always he is relegated to a prop. Yet every day, he leaves his tiny room in a Chinatown SRO and enters the Golden Palace restaurant, where Black and White, a procedural cop show, is in perpetual production. He’s a bit player here, too, but he dreams of being Kung Fu Guy—the most respected role that anyone who looks like him can attain. Or is it? After stumbling into the spotlight, Willis finds himself launched into a wider world than he’s ever known, discovering not only the secret history of Chinatown, but the buried legacy of his own family.

Join us for engaging book discussions with selections that cover a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction. Participants can pick up a copy of the book one month before the discussion date at the Adult Reference Desk or check out a copy through Libby/Overdrive.

eBook:

https://mediaondemand.overdrive.com/mediaondemand-tinleypark/content/media/4866911

eAudiobook:

https://mediaondemand.overdrive.com/mediaondemand-tinleypark/content/media/4703941

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

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Upcoming events

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Excel Basics
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.
Excel Basics
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.
Registration is now closed
Family Activity Night - Cosmic Bingo
Fri, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Families: Come to the library to spend some quality time together! Join us for a fun night of glow-in-the-dark bingo. No signup required.
Supported Storytime
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): A visual schedule and sensory supports will be available in this adaptive storytime. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Signup required.
Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology innovations and how AI can influence various aspects of our lives and industries. Signup required.
This event is full
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on January 15.
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.
Register
Mah Jongg Club
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
League of Aspiring Writers
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. Drop-in event.
Memory Cafe
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with their care partners. Includes fun and creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.
Digitize It: VHS Tapes
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
This event is full
How to Use eAudiobooks and eBooks
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eAudiobooks and eBooks on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
This event is full
Movin' and Groovin' Indoors
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Kids will engage with interactive stories and move to upbeat rhythms. No signup required.
Inspiration Room
Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades K-2: Discover, learn, and create, all while having fun! Signup required.
This event is full
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Rescheduled
DIY Electro Dough
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, March 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 3-5: Create and bring your own Electro Dough animals or creatures to life with LED eyes, buzzing bodies, and silly switches. Signup required.
Digitize It: Vinyl Records
Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn to digitize your vinyl records and cassette tapes using our conversion station. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Self-Expression Through Movement
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Embrace joy, release stress, and have fun! Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will guide you through creative movements with focus on flow of body and breath. Bring a mat or towel. Signup begins on January 15.
PowerPoint Basics
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to create Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows with dynamic features to spice up your presentations. Signup required.
This event is full
"Sew" Simple
Fri, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Choose from two seasonal projects as you visit with other sewers. All supplies provided. Signup required.
This event is full
Magazine Giveaway
Sat, Mar 01, All day
Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.
Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event
Sat, Mar 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.
Barbara Walters Portrayal at TP Performing Arts Center - Offsite Event
Sat, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storyteller Jenny Riddle reveals intimate details about Barbara Walters, the first woman co-anchor on prime time news and the most celebrated interviewer in TV history. Signup required, offsite event.
Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Families with children ages 9-12: Get a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Female Main Characters. One signup per family, begins Feb 15. Pickup begins Mar 3.
This event is full
Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Families with children ages 3-8: Get a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Female Main Characters. One signup per family, begins Feb 15. Pickup begins Mar 3.
This event is full
Online Preschool Stories - Recorded Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy a recording of our storytime with stories, songs, and more. Signup required; select the whole series and receive a link to a new recording each Monday morning.
Cut the Cable Cord
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Indy Room
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Create Professional Presentations with Canva
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to use the free graphic design tool Canva to create presentations for school or work. Signup required.
Illinois Libraries Present: Coralie Adam - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aerospace Engineer Coralie Adam will give an inside look at the space industry! Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science & Director of the Dome Planetarium, will join her in conversation. Signup required.
Register
Morning Stories
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.
Bouncing Babies
Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Apple Devices: Basics
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Familiarize yourself with the basic features of your iPad or iPhone. Signup required.
This event is full
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Stitch Club
Thu, Mar 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.
Bluestem Book Club - The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds
Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2025 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.
Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event
Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.
Family Activity Night - Kahoot!
Fri, Mar 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Families: Be the first to answer family-friendly trivia while playing Kahoot!, the game where speed counts! Ideal for families with children ages 5 and up. No signup required.
Bilingual Storytime - Spanish/English
Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and songs in both Spanish and English. No signup required. Disfruten de cuentos y canciones para niños en español e inglés. No es necesario registrarse.
Creativebug: Learn Crafting Projects Step-by-Step
Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to use Creativebug to discover professionally-curated arts and crafts projects including videos and step-by-step guides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Online Preschool Stories - Recorded Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy a recording of our storytime with stories, songs, and more. Signup required; select the whole series and receive a link to a new recording each Monday morning.
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on February 15.
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.
Register
Mar10 Day
Mon, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades K-2: Here we go! Let's celebrate all things Mario with some games and crafts! Signup required.
This event is full
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 6:30 and 6:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
This event is full
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7 and 7:15 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
This event is full
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 10, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
This event is full
Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Indy Room
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.
Wits Workout for Older Adults
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for fun brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Made possible through a grant from Age Options. Signup required.
Introduction to Windows 11
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's Windows 11. Signup required.
Youth Advisory Council - YAC
Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.
Cafe Ole
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies, sip on a hot or cold drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Signup required.
Morning Stories
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.
Bouncing Babies
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Senior Medicare Patrol
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Learn how you can prevent, detect, and report potential Medicare fraud, followed by a game of bingo. Presented by Age Options in partnership with Pathlights. Signup required.
Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - Circe by Madeline Miller
Wed, Mar 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: Mythology, Historical | Led by: Megan | Drop-in event
DIY Electro Dough
Wed, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 3-5: Create and bring your own Electro Dough animals or creatures to life with LED eyes, buzzing bodies, and silly switches. Signup required.
This event is full
Chicago's Haunted Bars and Pubs @ Banging Gavel Brews - Offsite Event
Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us at The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews, as local paranormal expert Bob Trzeciak shares stories of supernatural sightings at nightspots in and around Chicago. Ages 21+. Signup required.
This event is full
Movie Discussion Group - Suffragette
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 2015 | PG-13 | 106 minutes | History, Drama | Drop-in event
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Mar 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup is required and begins on February 15.
Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.
Friday Films: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
2023 | PG-13 | 109 minutes | Drama | Closed Captioning | Drop-in event.
Friday Films: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
2023 | PG-13 | 109 minutes | Drama | Closed Captioning | Drop-in event.
Digitize It: Photos and Slides
Fri, Mar 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conversion Station
Learn to digitize your photos and slides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
This event is full
Blackbird Academy Presents: Traditional Irish Dance 
Fri, Mar 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
All Ages: In celebration of Irish American Heritage Month, join us for a performance by Blackbird Academy. Students will display the excitement and footwork of this Irish tradition. Signup required.
Arabic Storytime
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.
Online Preschool Stories - Recorded Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy a recording of our storytime with stories, songs, and more. Signup required; select the whole series and receive a link to a new recording each Monday morning.
Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event
Mon, Mar 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.
Introduction to Google Apps
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.
Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Indy Room
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Excel: Basics
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.
Morning Stories
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.
Bouncing Babies
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Understanding Caregiver Stress & Self-Care Strategies
Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Kandis Draw of the Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation will discuss the physical, emotional, and financial stressors caregivers may face. Presented in partnership with Pathlights. Signup required.
Evening Yoga
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Through guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter, combine gentle yoga poses with breathing awareness to relax the mind. Bring a yoga mat and a firm blanket. Signup required, begins on February 15.
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Stitch Club
Thu, Mar 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.
Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 6-8: Participants read a title from the Caudill 2025 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. Offsite location, see long description for details. Signup required.
Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.
Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: Historical, Mystery | Led by: Jenn | Drop-in event
Excel: Intermediate
Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn to format and arrange data to improve the functionality and analysis of your dataset. Signup required.
Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement
Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 11:59pm
Watch the documentary film from the comfort of your home! View from March 21-23 only. Signup required to receive email with a special link to view the recording.
Register
Family Pajamarama
Fri, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.
Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Watch the documentary film from the comfort of your home! View from March 21-23 only. Signup required to receive email with a special link to view the recording.
Register
Supported Storytime
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): A visual schedule and sensory supports will be available in this adaptive storytime. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Signup required.
Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement
Sun, Mar 23, All day
Watch the documentary film from the comfort of your home! View from March 21-23 only. Signup required to receive email with a special link to view the recording.
Register
Online Preschool Stories - Recorded Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy a recording of our storytime with stories, songs, and more. Signup required; select the whole series and receive a link to a new recording each Monday morning.
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on February 15.
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.
Register
PowerPoint: Basics
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to create Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows with dynamic features to spice up your presentations. Signup required.
Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Indy Room
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.
Memory Cafe
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with their care partners. Includes fun and creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.
Digitize It: VHS Tapes
Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
This event is full
Videogame Club
Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 3-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.
Whodunits Present - The Case of the Missing Baseball
Tue, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 4-8: Use your best detective skills to interrogate the suspects and find out "whodunit" during this interactive performance. Signup required.
Morning Stories
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.
Bouncing Babies
Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Excel: Advanced
Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn advanced level Excel skills. Signup required.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Nostalgic Roseland
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Reminisce as historian Dan Bovino presents pictures and stories of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Signup required, attend in person or view recording.
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology innovations and how AI can influence various aspects of our lives and industries. Signup required.
Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.
Self-Expression Through Movement
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Embrace joy, release stress, and have fun! Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will guide you through creative movements with focus on flow of body and breath. Bring a mat or towel. Signup begins on February 15.
National Craft Month Drop-In
Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Let's celebrate National Craft Month together! Drop in anytime during the hour to create something unique.
Introduction to Android Devices
Fri, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.
Teen Game Night - Sushi Go!
Fri, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Learn how to play the fast-paced card game, Sushi Go! Novices and experts welcome. Signup required.
Seed Starting 101
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
In this hands-on demonstration and lecture, Horticulturalist Nina Koziol will teach you how to start seeds indoors and transplant seedlings into the garden. Signup required, Ages 18+.
Information Literacy in the Age of AI and Social Media
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to identify misinformation and content created by AI on social media. Signup required.
Online Preschool Stories - Recorded Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 31, All day
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy a recording of our storytime with stories, songs, and more. Signup required; select the whole series and receive a link to a new recording each Monday morning.
Songs of Yesterday
Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Singer Ray Loffredi will entertain you with hits from the 1960s through the 1990s from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Jackson Brown, and more. Signup required.
Mah Jongg Club
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Indy Room
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Morning Stories
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.
Bouncing Babies
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Stitch Club
Thu, Apr 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.
Bluestem Book Club - Caves by Nell Cross Beckerman
Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2025 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.
National Craft Month Drop-In
Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Let's celebrate National Craft Month together! Drop in anytime during the hour to create something unique.
Family Activity Night - Jeopardy
Fri, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Families: Come to the library to spend some quality time together! Join us to play Jeopardy! Ideal for families with children ages 5 and up. No signup required.
Magazine Giveaway
Sat, Apr 05, All day
Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.
Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event
Sat, Apr 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.
Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn to digitize your 8 mm, Super 8, or 16 mm reel-to-reel films. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
How to Use eAudiobooks and eBooks
Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eAudiobooks and eBooks on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Families with children ages 9-12: Sign up for a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Animals. One signup per family, begins Mar 15. Pickup begins Apr 7.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Families with children ages 9-12: Sign up for a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Animals. One signup per family, begins Mar 15. Pickup begins Apr 7.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Online Preschool Stories - Recorded Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy a recording of our storytime with stories, songs, and more. Signup required; select the whole series and receive a link to a new recording each Monday morning.
Introduction to Google Apps
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Poetry Open Mic Night
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Get inspired by an evening of live poetry. Sit back and enjoy readings of original poems by local writers or share your own creative work. Signup required, ages 18+.
Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Indy Room
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.
Wits Workout for Older Adults
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for fun brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Made possible through a grant from Age Options. Signup required.
Ancestry.com Library Edition: Research Your Family History
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Start your genealogy research with the library's edition of the popular database. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Patron Appreciation Day
Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
We appreciate you! Stop by the library between 9 am-12 pm or 3-6 pm for free coffee and a delicious treat. Look for hidden items in the Bookmobile to win a prize!
Morning Stories
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.
Bouncing Babies
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - Long Bright River by Liz Moore
Wed, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: Mystery, Thriller | Led by: Rosemarie | Drop-in event
Patron Appreciation Day
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lobby
We appreciate you! Stop by the library between 9 am-12 pm or 3-6 pm for free coffee and a delicious treat. Look for hidden items in the Bookmobile to win a prize!
How to Read eMagazines
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eMagazines on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Movie Discussion Group - The Goonies
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 1985 | PG | 114 minutes | Adventure, Comedy | Drop-in event
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup is required and begins on March 15.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.
Illinois Libraries Present: Alexis Nikole Nelson - Virtual
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Alexis Nikole Nelson virtually to learn about the art of foraging. Natalie Evans, a wild edible foods instructor, will join in the conversation. Signup required.
Register
Interview Essentials: Strategies for Standing Out
Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn tips to help you succeed at your next job interview. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Family Pajamarama
Fri, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.
Arabic Storytime
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.
Murder Mystery - After Hours Event
Sat, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
As the evening unfolds, clues will emerge and secrets will be revealed. Will you solve the mystery before the night ends? Led by actor Duffy Hudson. Doors open 5:45 pm. Signup required, ages 18+.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on March 15.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.
Register
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 6:30 and 6:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7 and 7:15 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
"Sew" Simple - Grades 6-12
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Learn a few simple stitches and create your own felt turtle. All supplies provided. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 14, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Digitize It: Vinyl Records
Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn to digitize your vinyl records and cassette tapes using our conversion station. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Youth Advisory Council - YAC
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Cafe Ole
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies, sip on a hot or cold drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 4 2025 at 12:00am
PowerPoint: Basics
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to create Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows with dynamic features to spice up your presentations. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Celebrate Spring!
Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Jump into spring with some seasonal crafts. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Evening Yoga
Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Through guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter, combine gentle yoga poses with breathing awareness to relax the mind. Bring a yoga mat and a firm blanket. Signup required, begins on March 15.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Stitch Club
Thu, Apr 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.
Introduction to Android Devices
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs
Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 6-8: Participants read a title from the Caudill 2025 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. Offsite location, see long description for details. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Liar, Dreamer, Thief by Maria Dong
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: Thriller, Suspense | Led by: Cindy | Drop-in event
Friday Films: Wicked (2024)
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:45pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
2024 | PG | 160 minutes | Fantasy, Musical | Closed Captioning | Drop-in event.
Supported Storytime
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): A visual schedule and sensory supports will be available in this adaptive storytime. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Cut the Cable Cord
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event
Mon, Apr 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.
Memory Cafe
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with their care partners. Includes fun and creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.
Videogame Club
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 3-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Word: Basics
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Book Discussion - Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry
Wed, Apr 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: Historical | Led by: Kate | Drop-in event
Crafty Creations
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades K-2: Join us for a fun craft activity: making friendship bracelets! Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
STEAMers at Work
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Join us for play-based activities for our little scientists. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Password Management
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
How to Read eNewspapers
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eNewspapers on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Self-Expression Through Movement
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Embrace joy, release stress, and have fun! Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will guide you through creative movements with focus on flow of body and breath. Bring a mat or towel. Signup begins on March 15.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Plant the Seed: Introduction to Strings
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 2-6 with adult(s): Join us for a hands-on introductory course to playing the violin with the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 12:00am
Special K in Concert
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Vocalist, keyboardist, and guitar player Kevin Kennedy will play favorites from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Signup required, begins March 15.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on March 15.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.
Register
Mah Jongg Club
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
League of Aspiring Writers
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. Drop-in event.
Traditional Middle Eastern Embroidery & Tea
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn the history of this craft over a cup of tea with an opportunity to create your own piece. Tinley Park cardholder signup begins Mar 15. If space allows, others may sign up beginning Apr 1.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Introduction to Cloud Storage
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn the benefits and drawbacks of cloud storage. Informational, no individual technology support provided. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Movin' and Groovin' Indoors
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Kids will engage with interactive stories and move to upbeat rhythms. No signup required.
Apple Devices: Basics
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Familiarize yourself with the basic features of your iPad or iPhone. Signup required.
Stitch Club
Thu, May 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.
Introduction to Android Devices
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Bluestem Book Club - Best of 2025
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2025 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
PowerPoint: Basics
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to create Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows with dynamic features to spice up your presentations. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Family Activity Night - Family Feud
Fri, May 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Families: Come to the library to spend some quality time together! Join us to play a friendly came of Family Feud. No signup required.
Magazine Giveaway
Sat, May 03, All day
Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.
Community Shredding Event
Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Drive up and have your sensitive papers and documents shredded on site. A max of two standard-sized paper boxes is allowed per vehicle. At 80th Ave Train Station - North lot. No signup required.
Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event
Sat, May 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.
Guinea Pig & Bunny Information and Adoption Event - Presented by The Moon Dog Farm
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Families: Celebrate National Pet Month with an info session about guinea pigs at 11:00 am and rabbits at 11:30 am. Animal interaction and adoption opportunities directly following. No signup required.
Digitize It: VHS Tapes
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Illinois Libraries Present: Dan Santat - Virtual (grade 6+)
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 6-Adult: Join us virtually for an afternoon of art and adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Signup required.
Register
May the 4th! Star Wars Day
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 3-5: Let's celebrate all things Star Wars! Design a droid, play Star Wars BINGO, and test your knowledge with some Star Wars trivia! Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12
Mon, May 05, All day
Families with children ages 9-12: Sign up for a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Sports. One signup per family, begins Apr 15. Pickup begins May 5.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8
Mon, May 05, All day
Families with children ages 3-8: Sign up for a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Sports. One signup per family, beings Apr 15. Pickup begins May 5.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Morningstar: Research Stocks with Confidence
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Computer Classroom
An introduction on how to use Morningstar to help you research investment opportunities and build your investment knowledge. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Photoshop Basics
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn to enhance your photos with Adobe Photoshop. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
GALE Legal Forms: Access Legal Resources
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to access legal forms and other resources using the GALE Legal Forms database. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Excel: Basics
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Pizza Night with Papa Dom at Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fr. Dom will show you how to make first-rate dough, cook a savory sauce in 8 minutes, and craft gourmet pizzas with simple, delicious ingredients. Samples to taste. Offsite event, signup begins 4/15.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
I Can Do Magic!
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades K-2: Learn some simple magic tricks that will impress your friends and family! Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your 8 mm, Super 8, or 16 mm reel-to-reel films. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga
Thu, May 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup is required and begins on April 15.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Book Discussion - Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Thu, May 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: Literary | Led by: Rosemarie | Drop-in event
Create Professional Presentations with Canva
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to use the free graphic design tool Canva to create presentations for school or work. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Bring your stuffed animal to the library for storytime. Tuck them in for the night and pick them up in the morning after 10 am to see what fun they had. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Read All About It! Using Newspapers for Genealogy
Fri, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to use historical newspapers for genealogy research. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Digital Art
Fri, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Learn how to create digital works of art with a stylus and an iPad on the ProCreate app. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Arabic Storytime
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.
PowerPoint: Advanced
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn some of the more advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on April 15.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.
Register
Introduction to Google Apps
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.
Greyt Readers
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 6:30 and 6:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Are You Smarter than a Librarian?
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Grades 4-8: Think you're smarter than a librarian? Test your knowledge by competing in a trivia competition against a team of librarians. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7 and 7:15 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, May 12, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Word: Basics
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Wits Workout for Older Adults
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for fun brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Made possible through a grant from Age Options. Signup required
Colleen Moore: Silent Film Star, Doll House Creator
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Join Storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she shares the story of the remarkable Colleen Moore, whose fairy doll house creation is displayed at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Signup required.
Ancestry.com Library Edition: Research Your Family History
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Start your genealogy research with the library's edition of the popular database. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Youth Advisory Council - YAC
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Cafe Ole
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies, sip on a hot or cold drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Illinois Libraries Present: Matthew Desmond - Virtual
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a virtual discussion with sociologist Matthew Desmond, author of "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City." Signup required.
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Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
Wed, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: Historical | Led by: Dominique | Drop-in event
Music and Movement
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 2-3 with adult(s): Join us for stories, songs, and fun! We'll dance and sing together with instruments, scarves, music, and, of course, books! No signup required.
Movie Discussion Group - The Farewell
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 2019 | PG | 100 minutes | Drama, Comedy | Drop-in event
Storytime with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 2-5 with adult(s): Join us for a storytime including money-themed books. Then enjoy a fun activity presented by a member of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office. No signup required.
Stitch Club
Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.
Cut the Cable Cord
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - Best of 2025
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 6-8: Participants read a title from the Caudill 2025 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. Offsite location, see long description for details. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Tripped by Norman Ohler
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Genre: History | Led by: Doug | Drop-in event
Friday Films: White Bird (2024)
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
2024 | PG-13 | 121 minutes | Biography, Drama, War | Closed Captioning | Drop-in event.
Apple Devices: Basics
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Bring your iPhone or iPad to learn more about Apple's mobile devices. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Friday Films: White Bird (2024)
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
2024 | PG-13 | 121 minutes | Biography, Drama, War | Closed Captioning | Drop-in event.
Family Pajamarama
Fri, May 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.
Supported Storytime
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): A visual schedule and sensory supports will be available in this adaptive storytime. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Using Consumer Reports
Sun, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to use Consumer Reports to access articles and product reviews. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event
Mon, May 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.
HeritageHub: Research Your Family History
Mon, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to use the library's HeritageHub database for genealogy research. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Mah Jongg Club
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
League of Aspiring Writers
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A
Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. Drop-in event.
How to Listen to Podcasts
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to find and listen to podcasts on your favorite devices. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room B
Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Start Up: Navigating Your Business Plan
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn how to use GALE Business Plan Builder to put together your next business plan. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Videogame Club
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Grades 3-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am
Lotus Lantern Workshop
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Make your own lotus flower lantern! Learn about Korea's history through a documentary film and short presentation. TP cardholder signup begins Apr 15. If space allows, others may sign up May 1.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology innovations and how AI can influence various aspects of our lives and industries. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Apple Devices: Advanced
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn about some of the advanced features of your iPhone or iPad. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Evening Yoga
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor - Meeting Room A&B
Through guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter, combine gentle yoga poses with breathing awareness to relax the mind. Bring a yoga mat and a firm blanket. Signup required, begins on April 15.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
Excel: Intermediate
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor - Computer Classroom
Learn to format and arrange data to improve the functionality and analysis of your dataset. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am
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