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Youth Advisory Council (YAC) - Virtual Event

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

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

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

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

Fresh Food from Your Own Garden Discussion - Virtual Event

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

Watch the video Fresh Food from Your Own Garden and then join us online to discuss. Learn about simple methods for growing fruit, vegetables & herbs, and gardening philosophies such as Slow Food.Register

The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine - Virtual Event

Wed, Jun 10, 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

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

Join us online to discuss The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Storybook Friends - Virtual Event

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grade: K-1. Spend time with your favorite picture book characters! Hear a story read aloud, then keep your fins busy with Pout-Pout Fish interactive activities. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Teen Baking - Virtual Event

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

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

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

Let's bake brownies! Hear some great baking tips and tricks as Miss Lowe bakes some fudgy brownies. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Teddy Bear Stays Healthy - Virtual Event

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

Entering Grades K-1: Stories and activities on staying healthy and coping. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Virtual Assistants Basics - Virtual Event

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

An introduction to the main virtual assistants available (Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant). Signup required.

Inside Shakespeare's First Folio - Virtual Event

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Peter Garino, Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Project of Chicago, as he examines the First Folio. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Telling Tales - Virtual Event

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

Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library at this storytime! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grades: 2-3. First you'll listen to a story. Then learn to tell the tale yourself. We'll create a story together and play Mad Libs. Everyone participates! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Teen Book Group - Virtual Event

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

Teens in grades 6-12, let's talk about what we've been reading lately and hear about some new books to add to your TBR! Signup required through Zoom.Register

The Reckless Oath We Made by Bryn Greenwood - Virtual Event

Thu, Jun 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us online to discuss The Reckless Oath We Made by Bryn Greenwood. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Trivia Games - Virtual Event

Fri, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grades: 4-5. Play word games and answer trivia questions. Please either have a whiteboard & marker or paper and pencil to show your answers. Sign up required.

Library Closed

Sun, Jun 21, All day

We are closed today.

Atypical Globetrotting - Virtual Event

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

Journey through Australia, Southeast Asia, India, Cuba, and more with global traveler Brian Michalski as he presents his 22-month solo backpacking trip. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Draw Me a Picture - Virtual Event

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

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grades: 2-3. Enjoy a story and learn to draw a character to that story. All you will need is a pencil and paper. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Resume Tips & Tricks - Virtual Event

Wed, Jun 24, 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

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Sign-up required.

Bluestem Book Club - Virtual Event

Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Entering Grades 3-5: Discuss the 2021 Bluestem nominee A Dash of Trouble. We will close with a fun activity! Signup required through Zoom.Register

All Things Lord of the Rings - Virtual Event

Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Test your knowledge of Frodo, Gollum, and all things Lord of the Rings in this friendly competition for teens in grades 6-12. Signup required through Zoom.Register

The Art of Zentangling for Teens - Virtual Event

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

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

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

Teens in grades 6-12, spend a relaxing hour practicing the art of meditative doodling. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Food for Your Face - Virtual Event

Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Unwind and relax while learning to make homemade face scrubs using common household ingredients. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event

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

Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library at this storytime! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Library Closed

Sat, Jul 04, All day

We are closed today.

Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Each week, we will discuss 3 episodes of this TV classic as we watch through the first season. We'd love to hear what you think! Signup required through Zoom.Register

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

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Readers Theater - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 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

Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Entering Grades: 4-5. Sign up once to meet for 3 sessions for some light improv and for reading short scripts together. Meetings will be on July 8, 15, and July 22. Sign up required.

Storybook Friends - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grades: K-1. Laugh out loud hearing Amelia Bedelia's silly misunderstandings, then participate in interactive activities. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Kiddieland Remembered - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Relive one of Chicago’s favorite amusement parks with historian Cheryl Brown as she revisits the history of the park through vintage photos and video. Signup required through Zoom. Register

Teen Book Group - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Teens in grades 6-12, let's talk about what we've been reading lately and hear about some new books to add to your TBR! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Magic Tricks - Virtual Event

Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grades: 2-3. Learn three new magic tricks that are sure to impress your family! Do you have a favorite trick? You can share your magical talents with the group! Sign up is required.

Online Privacy & Security - Virtual Event

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn strategies for keeping your digital life safe. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event

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

Each week, we will discuss 3 episodes of this TV classic as we watch through the first season. We'd love to hear what you think! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) - Virtual Event

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

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

Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by participating in YAC. This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Cut the Cable Cord - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2020 at 9:00am

Readers Theater - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Entering Grades: 4-5. Sign up once on July 8 to meet for 3 sessions for some light improv and for reading short scripts together. Meetings will be on July 8, 15, and July 22. Sign up required.

Fairy Tale Theatre Presents Fairy Tale Skits for a Rainy Day - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library at this storytime! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

12 short & hilarious skits to entertain and amuse the whole family! Written by Alex Alfieri. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Fairy Tale Theatre Presents Fairy Tale Skits for a Rainy Day - Virtual Event

Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event

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

Each week, we will discuss 3 episodes of this TV classic as we watch through the first season. We'd love to hear what you think! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Draw Me a Picture - Virtual Event

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grades: 2-3. Enjoy a story and learn to draw a character to that story. All you will need is a pencil and paper. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Teen Baking - Virtual Event

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

It's too hot to bake, so let's make a no bake treat instead! Hear some great baking tips and tricks as Miss Lowe makes a No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie. Signup required through Zoom.Register

The Story of Computers - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 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

Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn about the fascinating history of computers and discover the stories of the computer scientists who changed the world forever. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2020 at 9:00am

Readers Theater - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Entering Grades: 4-5. Sign up once on July 8 to meet for 3 sessions for some light improv and for reading short scripts together. Meetings will be on July 8, 15, and July 22. Sign up required.

Bluestem Book Club - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Entering Grades 3-5: Discuss the 2021 Bluestem nominee Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse who Became a Hero. We will close with a fun activity! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Teen Tabletop Game Night - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Teens in grades 6-12, join us for a few friendly rounds of Uno . Signup required through Zoom.Register

Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Each week, we will discuss 3 episodes of this TV classic as we watch through the first season. We'd love to hear what you think! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Online Job Searching - Virtual Event

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

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

In addition to online job searching, this class also covers Microsoft Word for resumes and cover letters. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Virtual Escape Room: Star Wars Edition - Virtual Event

Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

You and a small team of rebels will solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete tasks to escape from the Galactic Empire. Signup required. Please sign up for only one time slot.

Teen Virtual Escape Room: Star Wars Edition - Virtual Event

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

You and a small team of rebels will solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete tasks to escape from the Galactic Empire. Signup required. Please sign up for only one time slot.

Skill Building with Lynda.com - Virtual Event

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

Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library at this storytime! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lynda.com offers self-paced training to enhance or develop your skill set. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2020 at 9:00am

Telling Tales - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Teen Virtual Escape Room: Star Wars Edition - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

You and a small team of rebels will solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete tasks to escape from the Galactic Empire. Signup required. Please sign up for only one time slot.

Teen Virtual Escape Room: Star Wars Edition - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

You and a small team of rebels will solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete tasks to escape from the Galactic Empire. Signup required. Please sign up for only one time slot.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event

Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Each week, we will discuss 3 episodes of this TV classic as we watch through the first season. We'd love to hear what you think! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Resume Tips & Tricks - Virtual Event

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Sign-up required.

Registration opens Monday, July 20 2020 at 9:00am

LinkedIn: Create a Professional Profile - Virtual Event

Wed, Aug 05, 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

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Registration opens Monday, July 20 2020 at 9:00am

Fact or Fib - Virtual Event

Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Entering Grades: 2-3. The challenge: Can you tell which statements are outrageous truths and which are lies. I bet you can't! Join us for a fun game of Fact or Fib! Sign up is required.

Cut the Cable Cord - Virtual Event

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, July 20 2020 at 9:00am

Avatar: The Last Airbender Discussion Group - Virtual Event

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Each week, we will discuss 3 episodes of this TV classic as we watch through the first season. We'd love to hear what you think! Signup required through Zoom.Register

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) - Virtual Event

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by participating in YAC. This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12. Signup required through Zoom.Register

Movie Discussion Group - Wild Strawberries

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

1st floor – Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss on August 12. 1957 | NR | 91 minutes | Drama, Romance | Drop-in event