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Storybook Friends

Dragon Favorites
2019-10-10 16:30:00 2019-10-10 17:30:00 America/Chicago Storybook Friends Spend an hour with your favorite picture book characters. Tinley Park Public Library

Thursday, October 10
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-10 16:30:00 2019-10-10 17:30:00 America/Chicago Storybook Friends Spend an hour with your favorite picture book characters. Tinley Park Public Library

Tinley Park Public Library

2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room

Spend an hour with your favorite picture book characters.

Have fierce fun hearing stories about your favorite fire-breathing friends. Create a dragon craft and make a flying dragon paper airplane. Our excitement will soar to new heights while discovering our "dragon names" and "pinning-the-fire" on the dragon.

TAGS: | Arts & Crafts |

Tinley Park Public Library
Phone: 708-532-0160
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Jan 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 26 Closed
Wed, Jan 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Sat, Jan 30 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jan 31 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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The Tinley Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any library presentation should contact the library at 708.532.0160, x3 at least ten working days before an event.

Upcoming events

Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6 - Adult: Each month, we will discuss a new set of episodes as we watch through the final season of this beloved TV classic. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Canceled
Job Now from Brainfuse - Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 26, 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to get live 1-on-1 virtual help with your resume or live interview coaching. Job Now provides a platform for you to get many of your job search and career needs met. Signup required.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Password Management - Virtaul Event
Wed, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Ahead - Virtual Event
Wed, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-1: Participate in seasonal STEAM activities. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning January 20. Signup required.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public and will be conducted over Zoom. Register
Winter Soups with Chef Dave Esau - Virtual Event
Thu, Jan 28, All day
Watch on YouTube and learn to make delicious homemade soup to warm up on a cold winter day!
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:25am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Family Game Night - Virtual Event
Fri, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Families: Test your knowledge about various subjects while playing Kahoot!, the game where speed counts! One registration per household. Signup required.
Share-a-Language Storytime: Arabic - Virtual Event
Sat, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Read Aloud Adventure: Fairy Tales
Mon, Feb 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families: Celebrate Fairy Tales by reading aloud with your family at home each week! A Story Bag will be available for your family at the YS desk each Monday in January. Signup is required.
Registration is now closed
Take & Make: Origami Gift Box - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 02, All day
Signup to reserve your craft kit, watch the tutorial, and start crafting!
Chocolate Truffles - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 02, All day
Watch on YouTube and learn to make your own delicious chocolate truffles!
Teen Game Night: Among Us - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6-12: Find out who among the crew is the impostor in this popular mobile and computer game! Read full description carefully. Signup required.
This event is full
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register
STEM in Nursery Rhymes - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades 2-3: We will use STEM to help some nursery rhyme characters deal with their predicament. Pick up related supply kit at Youth Services desk beginning January 27. Signup required.
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth - 2 years with adult(s): Stories, songs and rhymes for parent and child to share. Signup required through Zoom. Register
Bluestem Book Club - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 3-5: Discuss the 2021 Bluestem nominee Bob by Wendy Mass. We will close with a fun activity! Signup required through Zoom.Register
Preschool Lab - Virtual Event
Fri, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Participate in Valentine STEAM activities. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning January 29. Signup required through Zoom.
Teen Paint Night: Still Life - Virtual Event
Fri, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6-12: Follow step-by-step directions to create an original piece of art. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Crazy About Dinosaurs - Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): A fun, interactive program for those who love dinosaurs! Signup required through Zoom.Register
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about what Cryptocurrencies are, how they work, and what you could do with them. Sign-up required.
YAC: Youth Advisory Council - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-12: Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by participating in YAC. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Book Discussion: In the Enemy’s House by Howard Blum - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us online to discuss In the Enemy’s House by Howard Blum. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Virtual Movie Discussion Group - Beasts of the Southern Wild
Wed, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Watch at home and join us online through Zoom to discuss on February 10. Signup required. 2012 | PG-13 | 93 minutes | Adventure, Drama, FantasyRegister
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:25am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Online Job Searching - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In addition to online job searching, this class also covers Microsoft Word for resumes and cover letters. Signup required.
Creative Writing Club: Choose Your Own Adventure - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 4-5: Small group meets online over 3 weekly sessions to collectively compile a CYOA style book. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning February 4. Signup required.
Roving the Red Planet - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Discover what we have learned about the Red Planet with decades of robotic visitors with the Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols. Signup required. Register
Teen Game Night: Scattergories - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6-12: Play Scattergories with your friends online. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Have a Laugh - Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-1: Hear a funny story or two, learn tongue twisters, and share your favorite jokes. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Skill Building with Lynda.com - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lynda.com offers self-paced training to enhance or develop your skill set. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Teen Baking - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6-12: Let's decorate some cookies! You will need some plain, homemade sugar or gingerbread cookies. Signup required on Zoom.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Draw Me a Picture - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades 2-3: We will read a story, learn some facts, and draw two art history pictures. Signup required through Zoom. Register
A Bit of History: Dramatic Portrayal of Harriet Tubman - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Get a glimpse of Harriet Tubman's triumphant life in this compelling performance by actress Cynthia Maddox. Signup required.Register
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth - 2 years with adult(s): Stories, songs and rhymes for parent and child to share. Signup required through Zoom. Register
Creative Writing Club: Choose Your Own Adventure - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 4-5: Small group meets online over 3 weekly sessions to collectively compile a CYOA style book. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning February 4. Signup required.
Book Discussion: No Woman No Cry by Rita Marley - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us online to discuss No Woman No Cry by Rita Marley. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Online Privacy Tools - Virtual Event
Fri, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get hands on experience using tools to keep yourself and important people in your life safe online. Signup required.Register
Family Pajamarama - Virtual Event
Fri, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): You are invited to our virtual nighttime storytime. Signup is required through Zoom.Register
Cut the Cable Cord - Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
No-Cook Club - Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Grades 2-3: Assemble this month's DIY treat: Pinwheels; then enjoy your creation as we share a book (or two) and view a related craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Vagabond Traveler: Searching for South America - Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Vagabond traveler Brian Michalski will regale us with stories of his adventures, including trekking the Inca Trail, navigating Patagonia, and exploring the Amazon. Signup required.Register
Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6 - Adult: Each month, we will discuss a new set of episodes as we watch through the final season of this beloved TV classic. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register
GALE Business Plan Builder - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Learn how to use GALE Business Builder to put together your next business plan. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
STEAM Ahead - Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-1: Participate in seasonal STEAM activities. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning February 17. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:25am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Creative Writing Club: Choose Your Own Adventure - Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 4-5: Small group meets online over 3 weekly sessions to collectively compile a CYOA style book. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning February 4. Signup required.
Share-a-Language Storytime: Arabic - Virtual Event
Sat, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Hellraisers and Heroines in Labor History - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Labor historian Larry Spivack looks at some of the most influential women from the Midwest who profoundly influenced the course of history, promoting social and economic justice. Signup required.
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 23 months with adult: Stories, songs and rhymes for parent and child to share. Sign up required through Zoom.Register
Bluestem Book Club - Virtual Event
Thu, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 3-5: Discuss the 2021 Bluestem nominee Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres. We will close with a fun activity! Signup required.
Preschool Lab - Virtual Event
Fri, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Participate in dinosaur STEAM activities. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning February 26. Signup required.
Teen Paint Night - Virtual Event
Fri, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Follow step-by-step directions to create an original piece of art. Signup required.
GALE Business Plan Builder - Virtual Event
Sat, Mar 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to use GALE Business Builder to put together your next business plan. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Resume Tips & Tricks - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Sign-up required.
What's in the Box? - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1. Use clues to figure out what is in the box! We'll play lots of rounds of this guessing game so bring your thinking caps! Sign-up required.
YAC (Youth Advisory Council) - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-12: Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by participating in YAC. Signup required through Zoom.Register
We Will Survive: Stories of Resilient Women - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Jenny Riddle presents an uplifting dramatic review of three books, interwoven to show how three very different women overcame what life threw at them. Signup required.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Book Discussion: When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Join us online to discuss When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann. Signup required.
Virtual Movie Discussion Group - Brooklyn
Wed, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Watch at home and join us online through Zoom to discuss on March 10. Signup required. 2015 | PG-13 | 111 minutes | Drama, Romance
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Online Privacy & Security - Virtual Event
Thu, Mar 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn strategies for keeping your digital life safe. Signup required.
Fanfiction Writing Workshop - Virtual Event
Thu, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Bring an original piece of fanfiction writing and get feedback from a librarian and your peers. Signup required.
Fun with Tangrams - Virtual Event
Fri, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3: Let's see what you can create using seven specific shapes. Pick up a supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning March 5th. Signup required.
Researching with Reference Solutions - Virtual Event
Sat, Mar 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to find people and business data using Data Axle's Reference Solutions. This online resource was previously known as Reference USA. Sign up required.
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Math Zone - Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1: Have a blast with math! Explore various math concepts by creating, building, & solving puzzles. This month's theme is "Everything Green." Pickup kit beginning March 8. Signup required.
Notorious: The Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Learn about the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a woman who flourished in the role as Supreme Court Justice for 27 years, from historian Jim Gibbons. Signup required.
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about what Cryptocurrencies are, how they work, and what you could do with them. Sign-up required.
Teen Baking - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Let's bake a chocolate cake! Signup required on Zoom.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Draw Me a Picture - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3: We will read a story, learn some facts, and draw two building . Signup required.
Stage a Scene - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 3-5: Enjoy some light improv as we build stories and even read a script together! Signup required.
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 23 months with adult: Stories, songs and rhymes for parent and child to share. Sign up required through Zoom.Register
Denny Diamond in Concert - Virtual Event
Fri, Mar 19, All day
Enjoy singing along to the music you love during this Neil Diamond tribute concert.
Family Pajamarama - Virtual Event
Fri, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): You are invited to our virtual nighttime storytime. Signup is required.
No-Cook Club - Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3: Assemble this month's DIY treat: Cucumber Sandwiches, then enjoy your creation as we share a book (or two) and view a related craft. Signup required.
Sewing Machines 101 - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Get to know your sewing machine and make a small pillow. Participants will need to provide their own sewing machines. Pick up a related supply kit beginning March 16. Signup required.
Job Now from Brain Fuse - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 23, 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to get live 1-on-1 virtual help with your resume or live interview coaching. Job Now provides a platform for you to get many of your job search and career needs met. Signup required.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
STEAM Ahead - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1: Participate in dinosaur STEAM activities. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning March 17. Signup required.
Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Learn how to find local laws, choose and raise chicks, and care for adult birds from chicken consultant Jennifer Murtoff. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Teen Trivia Night: Harry Potter - Virtual Event
Fri, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Calling all wizards and muggles! Put your knowledge of the boy who lived and he who must not be named to the test. Signup required.
Share-a-Language Storytime: Arabic - Virtual Event
Sat, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Signup required.
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Yoga Storytime - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s):This program will be a blend of stories, fingerplays, and some easy yoga moves for your child. Signup required.
'Gravity Falls' Discussion Group - Virtual Event
Tue, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6-Adult: Each month, we will discuss a set of episodes of this show. Whether you're a first-time viewer or revisiting an old favorite, we'd love to hear what you think! Signup required.Register
Virtual Assistants Basics - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
An introduction to the main virtual assistants available (Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant). Signup required.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 23 months with adult: Stories, songs and rhymes for parent and child to share. Sign up required through Zoom.Register
Bluestem Book Club - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 3-5: Discuss the 2021 Bluestem nominee Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code by Joseph Bruchac. We will close with a fun activity! Signup required.
Spring Break: Get Reenergized! - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Relax and reenergize with techniques for yoga, meditation, and weight training. A related supply kit will be available at the Youth Services Desk beginning March 25. Signup required.
Gardening Myths and Misinformation - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Gain a better understanding of your garden with horticulturalist Sharon Yiesla. Signup required.
10 Second Rule - Virtual Event
Tue, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3. Take turns trying to name 3 things in a given category. Can you do it in 10 seconds or less? Sign-up required.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Paint a Birdhouse - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 3-5: We will paint birdfeeders together. Pick up a supply kit at the Youth Services Desk beginning March 31. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Password Management - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.
Preschool Lab - Virtual Event
Fri, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Participate in egg STEAM activities. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning April 2. Signup required.
Identity Theft & Pandemic Scams - Virtual Event
Fri, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Nathaniel Al-Najjar from the Federal Trade Commission shares tips and techniques to avoid becoming a victim. Signup required.
Cut the Cable Cord - Virtual Event
Sat, Apr 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Understanding Social Security - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Learn what you need to know to plan for retirement, navigate the Social Security process, and maximize your benefits from financial planner Greg Kurinec. Signup required.
"Sew" Simple - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 4-8: Learn a few simple stitches and make a frog keychain stuffie. Supply kits will be available to registered participants beginning April 5. Signup required.
Skill Building with Lynda.com - Virtual Event
Tue, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Lynda.com offers self-paced training to enhance or develop your skill set. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
YAC (Youth Advisory Council) - Virtual Event
Tue, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-12: Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by participating in YAC. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Book Discussion: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Join us online to discuss In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. Signup required.
Buying Your First Home - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Residential lender Maureen Cipolla shares current information for first-time homebuyers— covering credit scores, low down-payment programs, and more. Signup required.
Virtual Movie Discussion Group - Duck Soup
Wed, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Watch at home and join us online through Zoom to discuss on April 14. Signup required. 1933 | NR | 69 minutes | Comedy, Musical, War
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 23 months with adult: Stories, songs and rhymes for parent and child to share. Sign up required through Zoom.Register
Storybook Friends - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1: Spend time with your favorite picture book characters! Hear a story read aloud, then complete activities about Narwhal and Jelly. Kit available for pick up April 8. Signup required.
Book Discussion: The Fifteen Wonders of Daniel Green - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 15, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Join us online to discuss The Fifteen Wonders of Daniel Green by Erica Boyce. Signup required.
Family Pajamarama - Virtual Event
Fri, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): You are invited to our virtual nighttime storytime. Signup is required.
Online Privacy Tools - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Get hands on experience using tools to keep yourself and important people in your life safe online. Signup required.
Math Zone - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1: Have a blast exploring various math concepts by creating, building, solving puzzles, and more. This month's theme is "Spring." Pickup related kit beginning April 12. Signup required.
Teen Baking - Virtual Event
Tue, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Let's bake a carrot cake! Signup required on Zoom.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Job Now from Brain Fuse - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to get live 1-on-1 virtual help with your resume or live interview coaching. Job Now provides a platform for you to get many of your job search and career needs met. Signup required.
Draw me a Picture - Virtual Event
Wed, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3: We will read a story, learn some facts, and draw two fairy tale pictures. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Movie Music Romance - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Experience dozens of the most artfully-created movie scenes, love songs, and dance tandems ever seen on the silver screen all in one sitting with film enthusiast John LeGear. Signup required.
Researching with Reference Solutions - Virtual Event
Thu, Apr 22, 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to find people and business data using Data Axle's Reference Solutions. This online resource was previously known as Reference USA. Sign up required.
Teen Drawing: Animals - Virtual Event
Fri, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Learn how to draw pets and wild animals in various artistic styles. Signup required.
Share-a-Language Storytime: Arabic - Virtual Event
Sat, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Signup required.
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
No Cook Club - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3: Assemble this month's DIY treat: Spring "Dirt" Cups, then enjoy your creation as we share a book (or two) and view a related craft. Signup required.
Jesse Binga: Chicago's First Black Banker - Virtual Event
Mon, Apr 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Hear about the life of Jesse Binga, an ambitious man who rose from street peddler to millionaire realtor and banker in the Black Belt, now Bronzeville from author Don Hayner. Signup required.
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