Movie Discussion Group

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

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.

Registration is now closed

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

Friday Films: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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.

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.

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.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Understanding Caregiver Stress & Self-Care Strategies

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.

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.

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.

Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat

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.

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

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

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.

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.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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.

This event is full

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

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.

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.

Teen Game Night - Sushi Go!

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.

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+.

This event is full

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.

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.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bluestem Book Club - Caves by Nell Cross Beckerman

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.

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.

Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films

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.

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

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.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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+.

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!

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.

Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - Long Bright River by Liz Moore

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.

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

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

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

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.

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.

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

"Sew" Simple - Grades 6-12

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

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

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

Digitize It: Vinyl Records

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.

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.

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

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.

Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs

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

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) - One Showtime

Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:45pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Book Discussion - Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry

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

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.

League of Aspiring Writers

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.

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.

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.

Bluestem Book Club - Best of 2025

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

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

Family Activity Night - Family Feud

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

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.

Guinea Pig & Bunny Information and Adoption Event - Presented by The Moon Dog Farm

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.

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.

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

Pizza Night with Papa Dom at Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite

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

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.

Muffins With Mom

Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

2nd floor - Youth Services Activity Room

Ages 3-8 ages w/ adult: Moms, let's celebrate your special day with some fun crafts and activities. Muffins and refreshments will be provided. Signup required for each child attending.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am

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.

Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?

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

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

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

Wits Workout for Older Adults

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

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.

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.

Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - Best of 2025

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

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

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

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

HeritageHub: Research Your Family History

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.

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

League of Aspiring Writers

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.

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

Start Up: Navigating Your Business Plan

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.

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

Digitize It: Vinyl Records

Fri, May 23, 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 Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Game Night - Codenames: Disney Edition

Fri, May 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Learn how to play the strategy game, Codenames: Disney edition. Novices and experts welcome. Signup required.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am

Online Job Searching

Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn tips for online job searching. Signup required.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Memory Cafe

Tue, May 27, 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.

Fairy Tale Theatre Auditions

Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Introduction to Cloud Storage

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Novelist+: Discover Your Next Read

Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to use the Novelist+ database to discover new books to read. Signup required.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Resume Tips and Tricks

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Clearing the Clutter

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to take control of your clutter with professional organizer Colleen Klimczak. Signup required.

Excel: Advanced

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn advanced level Excel skills. Signup required.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Self-Expression Through Movement

Thu, May 29, 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 April 15.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Introduction to Windows 11

Fri, May 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

How to Use eAudiobooks and eBooks

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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 Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Stories in the Park @ Lewis Park - Outdoor Event

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

How to Read eMagazines

Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Apple Devices: Basics

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Stories in the Park @ Kelly Park - Outdoor Event

Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 04, 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 6-7 pm. Storytime will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Drop-in event.

Excel: Basics

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Miss Katie Sings

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Join performer, Miss Katie Sings, for a fun time of music and movement! Enjoy new and familiar songs rooted in creative play, kindness, and community. Signup required.

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 12:00am

Digitize It: Photos and Slides

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Jun 07, All day

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

Stories in the Park @ Lewis Park - Outdoor Event

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

Excel: Intermediate

Mon, Jun 09, 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 Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am