Poetry Open Mic Night

Teen Volunteering - Tenzi

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B,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.

Tue, Aug 05, 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by helping with game play.

This event is full

Tenzi

Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Entering grades 2-3: Learn all the ways to play this exciting dice game! Signup required.

National Night Out - Off-Site Event

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Enjoy family entertainment and view vehicles from Tinley Park Police, Fire & Public Works at Freedom Park, adjacent to the library. Be sure to visit the Bookmobile and pick up a treat! Drop in.

PowerPoint: Basics

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to create Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows with dynamic features to spice up your presentations. Signup required.

Ready, Set, Go to High School!

Tue, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Entering grades 8-9: Join us for a discussion with a panel of experts (aka current high school students) to learn the ins and out of high school. Signup required.

Movin' and Groovin' Outdoors

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Lawn

Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Join us on the west lawn for some high-energy fun! Kids will move to interactive stories and upbeat rhythms. No signup required.

How to Read eMagazines

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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.

What Is Music Therapy?

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Learn why music is an effective tool specifically for those with neurological disorders. Examples and demonstration presented by Greater Chicago Music Therapy. Signup required.

Introduction to Android Devices

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.

Stories in the Park @ Kelly Park - Outdoor Event

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime on the lawn at Kelly Park starting at 6:30 pm, and visit the Bookmobile between 6:15-7:15 pm. Storytime will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Drop-in event.

Cut the Cable Cord

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Excel: Basics

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.

This event is full

Teen Volunteering - Pipe Cleaner Creations

Thu, Aug 07, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies and more! Pheasant Ridge/ Hunter Apartments 3:45-4:10 pm; Apartments of Orland 4:15-4:45 pm

Tailgating Party Cuisine

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Chefs Michael and Susan Maddox demonstrate exciting new recipes to liven up your tailgating gatherings with family and friends! Samples and recipes provided. Signup required.

This event is full

Fri, Aug 08, 9:45am - 11:00am

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians with setup, cleanup, and handing out supplies.

This event is full

Pipe Cleaner Creations

Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:45am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Pipe cleaner creations will keep us busy as we sneak some fun science concepts into the program as well. Signup required.

Cancelled

Queen Bey Bash

Fri, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Entering grades 6-12: All BeyHive fans unite! Come party with us and celebrate Beyoncé with fun games, music, and snacks! Signup required.

Bookmobile @ Tinley Park Farmers Market

Sat, Aug 09, 8:00am - 12:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to make a free craft and pick up a treat! Learn about library events and resources, check out and return materials, or sign up for a library card. At Oak Park Ave & North Street.

Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI

Sat, Aug 09, 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.

Using Consumer Reports

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use Consumer Reports to access articles and product reviews. Signup required.

Old Gold in Concert

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Join Old Gold as they perform hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Signup required, begins July 15.

Chair Fitness - Attend In Person

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Have fun exercising while sitting in a chair! Led by instructor Karen Zegarlinski. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on July 15.

This event is full

Chair Fitness - Attend Virtually

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

Have fun exercising while sitting in a chair! Led by instructor Karen Zegarlinski. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.

Stories in the Park @ Lewis Park - Outdoor Event

Mon, Aug 11, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime on the lawn at Lewis Park starting at 10:15, and visit the Bookmobile between 10-11am. Storytime will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Drop-in event.

Greyt Readers

Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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

Wits Workout for Older Adults - CANCELED

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

**Due to technology upgrades in the meeting room, the Wits Workout for Older Adults scheduled for August 12 has been canceled. We hope you'll join us at the next class on September 9.

Video Game Club

Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Entering grades 4-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.

This event is full

Interview Essentials: Strategies for Standing Out

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn tips to help you succeed at your next job interview. Signup required.

Youth Advisory Council - YAC

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Entering grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.

Cafe Ole

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

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.

Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Wed, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Genre: Mystery, Thriller | Led by: Dominique | Drop-in event

King Me

Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Entering grades 4-8: Show off your skills and join us for chess and checker fun! Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Signup required.

Baby Loves Going to the Zoo

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Join us for a fun time as we do zoo-themed activities. Signup required.

This event is full

Stories in the Park @ Kelly Park - Outdoor Event

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime on the lawn at Kelly Park starting at 6:30 pm, and visit the Bookmobile between 6:15-7:15 pm. Storytime will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Drop-in event.

Movie Discussion Group - The Iron Giant

Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 1999 | PG | 86 minutes | Action, Adventure, Animation | Drop-in event

Chair Yoga

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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 July 15.

Excel: Intermediate

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Happy Little Painters

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Entering grades K-1: Bring out your inner artist and create a simple, step-by-step painting. Signup required.

This event is full

Killers, Stalkers, and Creeps of Chicago's Modern Era

Thu, Aug 14, 3:45pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies and more! Parkside (East) 3:45-4:15 pm; Fairmont Village (West) 4:25-4:50 pm; Radcliffe Place (West) 5-5:30 pm

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Historian Clarence Goodman returns with terrifying tales of serial killers in Chicago since the Great Depression. Signup required. Ages 18+, no one under 17 admitted.

Using Zoom

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use the video conferencing platform Zoom on your computer or mobile device. Signup required.

Mah Jongg Tournament

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Showcase your skills as you play competitively against others. Refreshments will be served. Priority given to Tinley Park cardholders. If space allows, others may sign up starting July 15. Ages 18+.

Family Activity Night - Outdoor Challenges

Fri, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

West Lawn

Families: Have fun doing kid-friendly challenges with your families outside on our west lawn. This program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. No signup required.

JobNow: Prepare for Your Next Job Search

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to get live 1-on-1 virtual help with your resume or live interview coaching. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Bilingual Storytime - Spanish / English

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and songs in both Spanish and English. Drop-in event. Disfruten de cuentos y canciones para niños en español e inglés. No es necesario registrarse.

Celebrating Elvis Presley: Blue Hawaii

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt or Elvis attire and join us for a screening of the 1961 classic movie Blue Hawaii. Flower leis and snacks provided. Drop-in event.

Introduction to Google Apps

Sun, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.

Crisis Center for South Suburbia Information Table

Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

Drop in to the lobby to learn about community services available to victims of domestic violence, including housing, counseling, advocacy, outreach and prevention programs.

Monday Movies: A Real Pain (2024)

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Monday Movies: A Real Pain (2024)

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Digitize It: VHS Tapes

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Create a Professional Profile with LinkedIn

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Enhance your professional presence with a LinkedIn profile. Signup required.

Introduction to Windows 11

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's Windows 11. Signup required.

Energy Saving Tips: ComEd Energy Force Program

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

An Energy Force Ambassador will be at a table in our lobby, ready to teach you how to reduce your energy consumption.

Information Literacy in the Age of AI and Social Media

Tue, Aug 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to identify misinformation and content created by AI on social media. Signup required.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Resume Tips and Tricks

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Signup required.

Password Management

Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.

Evening Yoga

Wed, Aug 20, 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 July 15.

Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, and more! Brookside Glen - Glenbrook 4:30-4:55 pm Brookside Glen - Monaghan 5-5:30 pm

Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Romance | Led by: Cindy | Drop-in event

Monet Lives! A Portrayal of Claude Monet

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Step into the captivating world of this Impressionist artist. Hear stories of his struggles, obsessions, and life in 1860s Paris. Historical portrayal performed by artist Jim Parks. Signup required.

Teen Volunteering - Family Pajamarama

Fri, Aug 22, 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians with setup, cleanup and handing out supplies.

This event is full

Family Pajamarama

Fri, Aug 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.

Digitize It: Vinyl Records

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to digitize your vinyl records and cassette tapes using our conversion station. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Arabic Storytime

Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. Drop-in event.

Pokemon Club Play and Trade!

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Entering grades 2-5: Calling all Pokemon trainers! Come to our club to meet other trainers, trade, battle with your Pokemon cards, and have fun! Signup required.

Create Professional Presentations with Canva

Sun, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use the free graphic design tool Canva to create presentations for school or work. Signup required.

Chair Fitness - Attend In Person

Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Have fun exercising while sitting in a chair! Led by instructor Karen Zegarlinski. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on July 15.

Chair Fitness - Attend Virtually

Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:45am

Have fun exercising while sitting in a chair! Led by instructor Karen Zegarlinski. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.

Apple Devices: Advanced

Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about some of the advanced features of your iPhone or iPad. Signup required.

League of Aspiring Writers

Mon, Aug 25, 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. No instructor available on June 30. Drop-in event.

Mon, Aug 25, 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.

Disney Lorcana Club

Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Entering grades 4-5: Play Lorcana, a popular trading card game with Disney characters. Bring your own deck or learn how to play using a provided starter deck. Signup required.

Word: Basics

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.

Memory Cafe

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

A comfortable social gathering for people living with memory loss or dementia to attend with a care partner. Includes fun and creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.

PowerPoint: Advanced

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn some of the more advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Signup required.

High School Book Club

Tue, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Entering Grades 9-12: Read and talk about books! Each month we will discuss one book and choose the book for the following month. Signup required.

Introduction to Genealogy: Uncover Your Family's Past

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about the many genealogy resources in the library and beyond with this introductory course. Signup required.

Posture, Balance, and a Little Cha-Cha

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Increase strength, flexibility, and endurance for living a healthy lifestyle. Led by Elaine Gotfryd Noonan, exercises can be done standing or in a chair. Signup required.

Excel: Advanced

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn advanced level Excel skills. Skills include charts, pivot tables, and advanced filtering. Signup required.

How to Listen to Podcasts

Thu, Aug 28, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies and more! Pheasant Ridge/ Hunter Apartments 3:45-4:10 pm; Apartments of Orland 4:15-4:45 pm

Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to find and listen to podcasts on your favorite devices. Signup required.

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Tue, Sep 02, 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 Disney. One signup per family, begins 8/15. Pickup begins 9/2.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Tue, Sep 02, 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 Disney. One signup per family, begins 8/15. Pickup begins 9/2.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Baby's First Book Bag

Tue, Sep 02, All day

Ages Birth - 23 months: Strengthen your baby's language and literacy skills with this subscription service! Your bag will include books and activities. Signup begins 8/15. Pickup begins 9/2.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

How to Use eAudiobooks and eBooks

Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Resume Tips and Tricks

Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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 Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

PressReader: How to Access eNewspapers

Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Classic Comics Bingo

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Celebrate the Sunday Funnies you grew up with: "Dick Tracy," "Blondie," "Nancy," "Archie," "Cathy," "Family Circus," "Peanuts," and more. It's a trip down memory lane - with prizes! Signup required.

Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eNewspapers on PressReader on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Baby Loves to Explore

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Join us for a fun time as we let baby explore and learn. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Apple Devices: Basics

Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Familiarize yourself with the basic features of your iPad or iPhone. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Bluestem Book Club - The Guardian Test by Christina Soontornvat

Thu, Sep 04, 3:45pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies and more, and pick up a special treat! Parkside (East) 3:45-4:15 pm; Fairmont Village (West) 4:25-4:50 pm; Radcliffe Place (West) 5-5:30 pm

Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2026 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

American Sign Language 101

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

September is National Deaf Awareness month. Amber Williams will introduce you to American Sign Language (ASL), the manual alphabet, basic vocabulary, and some aspects of Deaf culture. Signup required.

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Drop-in event.

Teen Volunteering - Team LEGO

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Fri, Sep 05, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by helping participants make their Lego creations, as well as set up and clean up.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Character Exploration: Developing Original Characters

Fri, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 9-Adult: Participants will learn how to brainstorm and build original characters. This session is designed to strengthen your creativity and storytelling skills. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Team LEGO

Fri, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 2-3: Teamwork is the name of the game! Each person will be paired with a teen and work together to complete their LEGO challenges. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Sep 06, All day

Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.

Supported Storytime

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

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 Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Introduction to Google Apps

Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Sep 08, 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 August 15.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Sep 08, 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.

Comic Book 101

Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 3-5: Explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wits Workout for Older Adults

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Tue, Sep 09, 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 AgeOptions. Signup required.

Youth Advisory Council - YAC

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

English as a Second Language: Conversation Group

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Practice conversational English with other members of the community who speak English as a second language. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Cafe Ole

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

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 Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Wed, Sep 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Thriller, Suspense | Led by: Dominique | Drop-in event

Teen Volunteering - Superhero Science

Wed, Sep 10, 4:45pm - 6:00pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians with different program activities, as well as set up and clean up

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Superhero Science

Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 3-5: Calling all superheroes! Join us for some science fun! Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Movie Discussion Group - Real Women Have Curves

Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 2002 | PG-13 | 90 minutes | Comedy, Drama | Drop-in event

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Chair Yoga

Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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 August 15.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Volunteering - Fandom Welcome Bag Assembly

Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, and more, and pick up a special treat! Brookside Glen - Glenbrook 4:30-4:55 pm Brookside Glen - Monaghan 5-5:30 pm

Digitize It: VHS Tapes

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by assembling welcome bags for the Fall Fandom Fest.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Drop-in event.

Friday Films: Snow White (2025)

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:50pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Friday Films: Snow White (2025)

Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:50pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Fandom Fest Trivia: Films & Literature

Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Grades 9-Adult: Show off your film & literature knowledge with a game of trivia! Play alone or with a team (limit 6 people per team) for a chance to win a prize. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Volunteering - Family Pajamarama

Fri, Sep 12, 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians with set up and clean up.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Pajamarama

Fri, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. Drop-in event.

Teen Craft Night

Fri, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Test your IRL crafting skills! Create an original Minecraft-themed mosaic out of wood and paint. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Bookmobile @ Tinley Park Farmers Market

Sat, Sep 13, 8:00am - 12:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to make a free craft and pick up a treat! Learn about library events and resources, check out and return materials, or sign up for a library card. At Oak Park Ave & North Street.

Information Literacy in the Age of AI and Social Media

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to identify misinformation and content created by AI on social media. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Polish Storytime

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and songs in both Polish and English. Signup preferred.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wicked: For Good

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

All ages: Join us as we dance through life and celebrate all things Wicked with photo opportunities, trivia, singing, and more. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Knights of Harmony Chorus in Concert

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Enjoy the rich harmonies of this local barbershop-style acapella group. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tinley Park Public Library. Signup begins Aug 15.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event

Mon, Sep 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am for a 30-minute storytime and craft. Visit the Bookmobile between 10-11 am to check out books and pick up a special treat!

PowerPoint: Basics

Mon, Sep 15, 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 Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

"Sew" Simple

Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 4-5: Learn a few simple stitches and create a Fandom tic-tac-toe game. All supplies provided. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

The Art of the Anime Expression

Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Learn how to draw different expressions in an anime and manga style and about their influence in modern day comics and cartoons. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Energy Saving Tips: ComEd Energy Force Program

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

An Energy Force Ambassador will be at a table in our lobby, ready to teach you how to reduce your energy consumption.

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&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: Reel-to-Reel Films

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Tue, Sep 16, 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 Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Excel: Basics

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Illinois Libraries Present: Steve Burns - Virtual

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us virtually for a nostalgic and intimate conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as "Steve" from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue's Clues. Signup required.

Super Mario Origami Star Jars

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Learn to make miniature origami stars that look like the ones in Super Mario and fill a small jar with them! Beverages served. Signup required.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Tour the Tinley Park Historical Society - Offsite event

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet us at the Historical Society in downtown Tinley and get a glimpse of the past with a guided tour of the museum. Address: 6727 174th St. Signup required.

Cricut 101: Using the Cricut

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Grades 9-Adult: Learn how to use the Cricut and cut out designs. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Evening Yoga

Wed, Sep 17, 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 August 15.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Caudill Book Club - Dungeon Club: Roll Call

Thu, Sep 18, 3:15pm - 5:15pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out materials and pick up a special treat! Pheasant Ridge/ Hunter Apartments 3:15-4 pm; Apartments of Orland 4:10-4:40 pm; Orland Hills Community Center 4:45-5:15 pm.

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grades 6-8: Participants discuss a title from the Caudill 2026 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. We meet at Bean N' Breek in Tinley Park. Signup & permission slip required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Cursed Objects by J.W. Ocker

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Drop-in event.

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Genre: History | Led by: Doug | Drop-in event

Apple Devices: Advanced

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about some of the advanced features of your iPhone or iPad. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Digitize It: Photos and Slides

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

King Me!

Fri, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 4-8: Show off your skills and join us for chess and checker fun! Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to digitize your photos and slides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Arabic Storytime

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.

Cut the Cable Cord

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Introduction to Cloud Storage

Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn the benefits and drawbacks of cloud storage. Informational, no individual technology support provided. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Pushing Shape into Your Art

Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 1-2: Learn tips and tricks to emphasize shape in your art and create cartoons. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Birth of the Universal Monsters @ TP Performing Arts Center - Offsite

Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Storyteller William Pack discusses the creation story and legacy of Universal Pictures classic and iconic monsters, including the Mummy, the Invisible Man, Count Dracula, and more. Signup required.

"Sew" Simple

Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Create a Super Mario-inspired magnet as you visit with other stitchers. All supplies provided. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Memory Cafe

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with a family member or care partner. Includes creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.

Teen Volunteering - We Love Hello Kitty

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Tue, Sep 23, 4:15pm - 5:30pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians with program activities as well as set up and clean up.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

We Love Hello Kitty

Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades K-1: Celebrate the cuteness of Hello Kitty by playing games and making a special craft! Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Teen Volunteering - Our Friend, Hello Kitty

Tue, Sep 23, 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by helping set up, clean up, and assisting children with games/crafts/activities.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Excel: Intermediate

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to format and arrange data to improve the functionality and analysis of your dataset. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Our Friend, Hello Kitty

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 2-3: Who doesn't love Hello Kitty? Join us to play Hello Kitty trivia and make a special craft! Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

PowerPoint Night: Fandom Edition

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Present a PowerPoint with your opinions on any fandom or pop culture subject! Send slides to dclements@tplibrary.org by 9/19. 8 min. max. Signup required for presenters; not required for observers.

Teen Tabletop Game Night - Flip 7

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Flip 7 is a game that's easy to learn and hard to master. The first to earn 200 points wins. Snacks will be served. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Introduction to Windows 11

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's Windows 11. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Book Discussion - The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Wed, Sep 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Suspense, Thriller | Led by: Megan | Drop-in event

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

SWABAF Action Figures Academy: Improv

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 4-8: Through fun games, quick-thinking exercises, and collaborative storytelling, you'll discover how to say "Yes, And," build confidence, and turn any idea into a scene. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Posture, Balance, and a Little Cha-Cha

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Increase strength, flexibility, and endurance for living a healthy lifestyle. Led by Elaine Gotfryd Noonan, exercises can be done standing up or sitting in a chair. Signup begins on August 15.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Udemy: Online Courses to Learn a New Skill

Thu, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use the library database Udemy to learn new skills. Signup required, Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 25, 3:45pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies and more, and pick up a special treat! Parkside (East) 3:45-4:15 pm; Fairmont Village (West) 4:25-4:50 pm; Radcliffe Place (West) 5-5:30 pm

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Drop-in event.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Fri, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-Adult: Join a friendly competition among fellow Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts. All equipment provided. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Teen Volunteering - Family Activity Night - Popular Board Games

Fri, Sep 26, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by helping with game play as well as set up and clean up.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Activity Night - Popular Board Games

Fri, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Families: Come to the library and spend some quality time together! We'll supply an assortment of popular games for your family to enjoy. Drop-in event.

Artist Alley - Fall Fandom Fest

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

All ages: Local artists, authors, and vendors will be selling their wares in our Meeting Room.

Fall Fandom Fest Grand Finale

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Join the fun inside the library and in our East lot with music, face painting, a mobile escape room, food trucks, a balloon artist, and more! See tplibrary.me/fff for full schedule.

Button Making

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Choose from a selection of fandoms to make your own button!

Disney: Craft and Create

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Drop in and create a special craft related to the magical world of Disney. Drop-in event.

Teen Volunteering - Fandom Button Making

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by making buttons for Fall Fandom Fest attendees.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Mobile Adventure Escape Room

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Test your sleuthing skills with your friends in this Superhero-themed escape room! Ages 6+. Sign up in person on 9/27 for a time slot. Each participant must register individually.

Green Screen Photos

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

All ages: Pop into our Teen Lounge to have your photo taken in front of a cool background!

Bookmobile @ Fall Fandom Fest Grand Finale

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Look for hidden items in the Bookmobile to win a prize!

Teen Fandom Trivia

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Join us for an exciting trivia challenge on Kahoot! Put your fandom knowledge to the test and compete for fantastic prizes! Drop-in event.

Teen Volunteering - Fandom Button Making

Sat, Sep 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by making buttons for Fall Fandom Fest attendees.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Nintendo Time

Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

All Ages: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches or NES consoles. Sign up in person on 9/27 for a time slot.

Teen Volunteering - Fandom Tattoos and Face Painting

Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by applying temporary tattoos or doing simple face painting for Fall Fandom Fest attendees.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Teen Volunteering - Fandom Tattoos and Face Painting

Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians by applying temporary tattoos or doing simple face painting for Fall Fandom Fest attendees.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Cosplay Showcase

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Calling all fandom fashionistas! Join us at the DJ booth to show off your creative costumes.

Interview Essentials: Strategies for Standing Out

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn tips to help you succeed at your next job interview. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Sep 29, 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 August 15.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Word: Basics

Mon, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Read, Taste, Discover: Apples

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades K-1: Read a story, taste several different varieties of apples, and create an apple-inspired craft in this juicy fall program! Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

League of Aspiring Writers

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Introduction to Genealogy: Uncover Your Family's Past

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Videogame Club

Tue, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 4-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about the many genealogy resources in the library and beyond with this introductory course. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

High School Book Club

Tue, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 9-12: Read and talk about books! Each month we will discuss one book and choose the book for the following month. Signup required.

Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

PressReader: How to Access eNewspapers

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eNewspapers on PressReader on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Medicare Update: Part D - Attend In Person or View Recording

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to choose a Medicare prescription drug plan. Presented by Diane Adduci, a community educator & licensed insurance representative. Signup required, attend in person or view recording later.

Baby Loves to Play

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Join us for a fun time as we let baby play and learn. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Bluestem Book Club - Batcat by Meggie Ramm

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Novels & Nachos

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades K-8: Come learn about Illinois Readers' Choice Book Award nominees while snacking on nachos. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Excel: Basics

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2026 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, and more, and pick up a special treat! Brookside Glen - Glenbrook 4:30-4:55 pm Brookside Glen - Monaghan 5-5:30 pm

Digitize It: VHS Tapes

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Drop-in event.

Pathlights Presents: Hold That Thought!

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn about the memory process, including types of memory, and strategies for helping with everyday forgetfulness. Presented by U of I Extension Family Life Educator Molly Hoffer. Signup required.

Teen Video Games

Fri, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Play old-school Nintendo classics on the library's mini-NES consoles. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Oct 04, All day

Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.

Bookmobile @ Walk to End Alzheimer's - South Suburban

Sat, Oct 04, 8:30am - 11:30am

Visit the Bookmobile and learn about library resources and programs for caregivers and those living with dementia. Event is held at 80th Ave Train Station.

Introduction to Google Apps

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Supported Storytime

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Mon, Oct 06, 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 the supernatural. One signup per family, begins 9/15. Pickup begins 10/6.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Mon, Oct 06, 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 the supernatural. One signup per family, begins 9/15. Pickup begins 10/6.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Baby's First Book Bag

Mon, Oct 06, All day

Ages Birth - 23 months: Strengthen your baby's language and literacy skills with this subscription service! Your bag will include books and activities. Signup begins 9/15. Pickup begins 10/6.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Apple Devices: Basics

Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Familiarize yourself with the basic features of your iPad or iPhone. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Argentinian Empanadas

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Chef Violeta will demonstrate how to prepare dough, create a savory beef filling and chimichurri sauce, and shape and assemble empanadas. Samples and recipes provided. Signup required, begins Sept 15.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Happy Little Painters

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades K-1: Bring out your inner artist and create a simple, step-by-step painting. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Morningstar: Research Stocks with Confidence

Tue, Oct 07, 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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - Trust by Hernan Diaz

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Wed, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

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

The First Cat in Space

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 4-5: Have fun with a variety of games and activities all about the The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza books. Signup required.

Movie Discussion Group - Get Out

Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 2017 | R | 104 minutes | Horror | Drop-in event

Comedy Gold on the Silver Screen

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Chair Yoga

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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 September 15.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

PowerPoint: Basics

Thu, Oct 09, 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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Explore 100 years of film and TV comedy in John LeGear's fun, fast-paced presentation featuring classic clips, behind-the-scenes insights, and laughs for the whole family. Signup required.

Create Professional Presentations with Canva

Thu, Oct 09, 3:15pm - 5:15pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out materials and pick up a special treat! Pheasant Ridge/ Hunter Apartments 3:15-4 pm; Apartments of Orland 4:10-4:40 pm; Orland Hills Community Center 4:45-5:15 pm.

Thu, Oct 09, 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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Drop-in event.

Teen Paint Night - Neon Skeleton Painting

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Fri, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 6-12: Follow step-by-step instructions to create an original painting for Halloween. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Bookmobile @ Tinley Park Farmers Market

Sat, Oct 11, 8:00am - 12:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to make a free craft and pick up a treat! Learn about library events and resources, check out and return materials, or sign up for a library card. At Oak Park Ave & North Street.

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish and English

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

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.

Tech Time: Apple Devices

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Bring any questions you may have about your Apple device for one-on-one support. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes per person. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Oct 13, 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 September 15.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

Loom Pumpkin

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Learn how to use a spool loom to create a pumpkin. Supplies are provided. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wits Workout for Older Adults

Tue, Oct 14, 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 AgeOptions. Signup required.

Introduction to Windows 11

Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's Windows 11. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Information Literacy in the Age of AI and Social Media

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to identify misinformation and content created by AI on social media. Signup required.

Youth Advisory Council - YAC

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Cafe Ole

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Movin' & Grovin' Indoors

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Kids will engage with interactive stories and move to upbeat rhythms. Drop-in event.

Evening Yoga

Wed, Oct 15, 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 September 15.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Fun Ways to Paint

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 2-3: Discover and try different fun ways to paint. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Energy Saving Tips: ComEd Energy Force Program

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

An Energy Force Ambassador will be at a table in our lobby, ready to teach you how to reduce your energy consumption.

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Stories and Stretches

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): This movement-based storytime program uses yoga to build both gross and fine motor skills through stories and songs. Bring your favorite yoga mat! Signup required.

Monarch Madness

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades K-2: Are you ready to battle a few of the 2026 Monarch nominees? Join us as we read 3-4 books, choose our favorites, and complete fun activities. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Excel: Intermediate

Thu, Oct 16, 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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Caudill Book Club - The Bellwoods Game

Thu, Oct 16, 3:45pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies and more, and pick up a special treat! Parkside (East) 3:45-4:15 pm; Fairmont Village (West) 4:25-4:50 pm; Radcliffe Place (West) 5-5:30 pm

Thu, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grades 6-8: Participants discuss a title from the Caudill 2026 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. We meet at Bean N' Breek in Tinley Park. Signup & permission slip required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Winter Fairy Tale Theatre Auditions

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Grades 6-12: Auditions are being held for this year's winter Fairy Tale Theatre production. For more information, please visit tplibrary.me/ftt-actors or call the Youth & Teen Services Desk.

Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Fantasy, Gothic | Led by: Cindy | Drop-in event

STEAMers at Work

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Join us for play-based activities for our little scientists. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Friday Films: The Friend (2024)

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Friday Films: The Friend (2024)

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Resume Tips and Tricks

Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Volunteering - Family Pajamarama - Special Halloween Edition

Fri, Oct 17, 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians with set up and clean up.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Pajamarama - Special Halloween Edition

Fri, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs, Halloween edition. Drop-in event.

King Me!

Fri, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 4-8: Show off your skills and join us for chess and checker fun! Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Arabic Storytime

Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.

Digitize It: Photos and Slides

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to digitize your photos and slides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Introduction to Android Devices

Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Word: Basics

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Stories Around Town @ Krema Coffee - Offsite Event

Mon, Oct 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am for a 30-minute storytime and craft. Visit the Bookmobile between 10-11 am to check out books and pick up a special treat!

Books and Cooks

Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 2-3: Arrive hungry for a spine-chilling good time as we read a spooky book and create our very own graveyard dirt cakes. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Morbid History - Because You're Just More Interesting When You're Dead

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Discover bizarre burials, grave robbers, and cemetery secrets in this spooky, fun talk by filmmaker and taphophile Lorrisa Julianus. True tales you never learned in history class! Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

How to Listen to Podcasts

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to find and listen to podcasts on your favorite devices. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

English as a Second Language: Conversation Group

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Practice conversational English with other members of the community who speak English as a second language. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Illinois Libraries Present: Marissa Bode - Virtual

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Prepare for a magical virtual evening with actress Marissa Bode. Bode will explore her early inspirations and performances, leading up to her portrayal of Nessarose in Wicked. Signup required.

Lo-Fi LEGOs

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Hang out and build freeform LEGO creations while eating snacks in a chill atmosphere. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Create a Professional Profile with LinkedIn

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Enhance your professional presence with a LinkedIn profile. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

New Orleans Ghosts & Haunts

Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Historian Bob Trzeciak explores the mystical side of New Orleans, a city home to the living, the dead, and restless spirits of every description. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Apple Devices: Advanced

Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about some of the advanced features of your iPhone or iPad. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

Thu, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out books, movies, and more, and pick up a special treat! Brookside Glen - Glenbrook 4:30-4:55 pm Brookside Glen - Monaghan 5-5:30 pm

Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn about the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning, avoid financial abuse and fraud, and find support. Presented in partnership with The Alzheimer's Association. Signup required.

Digitize It: Vinyl Records

Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Family Activity Night - Halloween Minute to Win It!

Fri, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: You've seen the show. Now, it's your turn to give it a try, Halloween edition! Attempt and complete a variety of fun and challenging tasks in under a minute. Drop-in event.

Polish Storytime

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and songs in both Polish and English. Signup preferred.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Downtown Tinley Boo Bash

Sun, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Visit the library's photo booth at Boo Bash to have your picture taken and pick up a treat! All ages storytimes at 1 pm and 3 pm. No signup required.

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Oct 27, 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 September 15.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Password Management

Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

League of Aspiring Writers

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Memory Cafe

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with a family member or care partner. Includes creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.

Interview Essentials: Strategies for Standing Out

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Videogame Club

Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Grades 4-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn tips to help you succeed at your next job interview. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

High School Book Club

Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 9-12: Read and talk about books! Each month we will discuss one book and choose the book for the following month. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology innovations and how AI can influence various aspects of our lives and industries. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Toddlers with adult(s): Build early literacy skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and more. Drop-in event.

Teen Volunteering - Wiggleworms

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Preschoolers with adult(s): Designed to promote early literacy and fine motor skills for preschoolers. Drop-in event.

Excel: Advanced

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn advanced level Excel skills, including charts, pivot tables, and advanced filtering. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 29, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Grades 6-12: Assist librarians with storytime activities as well as set up and clean up.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wiggleworms

Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Signup required.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 12:00am

Posture, Balance, and a Little Cha-Cha

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Increase strength, flexibility, and endurance for living a healthy lifestyle. Led by Elaine Gotfryd Noonan, exercises can be done standing or in a chair. Signup required, begins on September 15.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Drop-in event.

Cut the Cable Cord

Thu, Oct 30, 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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 30, 3:15pm - 5:15pm

Visit the Bookmobile to check out materials and pick up a special treat! Pheasant Ridge/ Hunter Apartments 3:15-4 pm; Apartments of Orland 4:10-4:40 pm; Orland Hills Community Center 4:45-5:15 pm.

Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Drop-in event.