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Digital Sound Recording
2019-11-21 10:00:00 2019-11-21 12:00:00 America/Chicago Digital Sound Recording Record your own oral history, music, or podcast. Registrants should be comfortable using computers. Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only. Tinley Park Public Library

Thursday, November 21
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-21 10:00:00 2019-11-21 12:00:00 America/Chicago Digital Sound Recording Record your own oral history, music, or podcast. Registrants should be comfortable using computers. Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only. Tinley Park Public Library

Tinley Park Public Library

1st floor – Computer Classroom

Record your own oral history, music, or podcast. Registrants should be comfortable using computers. Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

The free Audacity software allows for making and editing digital audio files. We will take you through the entire recording and editing process from beginning to end.

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

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, Feb 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Dan Gogh presents: - The Magic and Art Show
Mon, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Families: Join us for a unique and entertaining blend of magic, comedy, and art. Signup required. Please register all adults, children, and infants attending.
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Experience a new, fun math activity each week for 8 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration is now closed
Excel: Manage Data with Tables
Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Covers working with tables, large datasets, conditional formatting, outlines; and intermediate formulas and functions. Signup required.
This event is full
Discover Kindness
Mon, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Join us as we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. Discover how kindness not only benefits the recipient but the community as well. Local nonprofit organizations will be present. Signup required.
Baby Yoga Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 10:50am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months and adult(s): Enjoy a blend of stories, fingerplays, and easy yoga moves. Signup required; for the best experience, please sign up one baby per adult.
This event is full
Joker's Wild Card Club
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Meet up with others interested in playing various card games. For amusement only; no gambling permitted. Drop-in event.
Coding Club
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Learn about coding with Ozobots, Bloxels, and so much more! Signup required.
This event is full
Gamers Gabfest
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Talk with other teens about video games. Signup required.
Tech Time - Drop-in Help
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Need help with your computer or mobile device? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance. Drop-in event.
Art Explorers - Valentine's Day
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Explore different artists, techniques, and styles through hands-on art projects. Signup required.
This event is full
Mind Games II - The Science of Curious Thinking
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Packed with interactive games, William Pack returns with a second edition of his popular MIND GAMES program. Signup required.
Improv Workshop
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: This seven week long acting workshop focuses on improvisation skills. Signup required.
Stitch Club
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in event.
Book Discussion - The Library of Lost & Found by Phaedra Patrick
Thu, Feb 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Genre: Women's Domestic Life, Fiction. Drop-in event.
Family Pajamarama
Fri, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us for nighttime storytime with crafts and games! Kids may come dressed for bedtime. Drop-in event.
Sensory Storytime - Who Loves Pizza?
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Children of all abilities participate at their own pace in this storytime designed for children with sensory needs. Drop-in event.
Powerpoint: Advanced
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
This event is full
Cowboy Choir
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Enjoy classic country, timeless standards, early rock favorites as well as contemporary gems with this acoustic music group. Signup required.
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Experience a new, fun math activity each week for 8 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration is now closed
League of Aspiring Writers
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours.
Mah Jongg Club
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Greyt Readers
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Signup required, please read full event description carefully for details.
This event is full
Read, Rock, & Rhyme
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): This early literacy program for parent and child incorporates stories, movement, songs, and activities. Signup required.
Greyt Readers
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Signup required, please read full event description carefully for details.
This event is full
Greyt Readers
Mon, Feb 24, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Signup required, please read full event description carefully for details.
This event is full
Telling Tales
Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Hear a story then learn to tell the tale. Signup required.
Cut the Cable Cord
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
This event is full
Digitize It: 8 mm & Super 8 Reels
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your 8 mm and Super 8 film. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
This event is full
Yoga for Everyone
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Through guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter, combine gentle yoga poses with breathing awareness to increase range of motion, strengthen and lengthen, and relax the mind. Signup required.
This event is full
S.T.E.A.M.
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Learn something new without even knowing it. Signup required.
Canceled
DIY Clay Charms
Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 3-5: Learn how to make your own clay charms! Signup required.
Fingerknitting
Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Learn how to fingerknit using the library's yarn or bring your own! Sign up required.
This event is full
Family Game Night - Paper Games
Fri, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Families: Come to the library and spend some quality time with your family! Drop-in event.
Retro Video Games
Fri, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Enjoy snacks and drinks while playing a variety of retro Nintendo games with fellow gamers. Signup required.
Share-a-Language Storytime - Arabic
Sat, Feb 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Drop-in event.
Tech Time - Drop-in Help
Mon, Mar 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Need help with your computer or mobile device? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance. Drop-in event.
Mollie's War
Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Learn about women in the military during WWII as author Cyndee Schaffer chronicles her mother's experiences as a writer and member of the Women's Army Corps. Drop-in event.
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Mar 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Play Mah Jongg, a popular game of luck and skill. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films
Tue, Mar 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Build & Program a Robot
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Build, program, and command a LEGO Mindstorms robot. Signup is for both 90-minute sessions. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Tales for Twos
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Excel: Pivot Tables
Wed, Mar 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn how to use pivot tables to summarize key data from a larger spreadsheet. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Story Art - Things that Go!
Wed, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Read a story and create a piece of art to take home. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Stitch Club
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in event.
Bluestem Book Club - The Great Treehouse War
Thu, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 3-5: Discuss a book from the 2020 Bluestem Award List. Enjoy snacks and drinks while we talk and complete fun activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Windows 10: Basics
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's newest operating system. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Wildflowers for the Home Garden
Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Get inspired and welcome spring as Illinois Botanizer Chris Benda discusses the importance of native plants with a focus on easy-to-grow Illinois wildflowers. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Tales for Twos
Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Build & Program a Robot
Fri, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Build, program, and command a LEGO Mindstorms robot. Signup is for both 90-minute sessions. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Group - Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Fri, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
March's selection is Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Drop-in event.
Magazine Giveaway
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Lobby
Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.
Share-a-Language - Spanish
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enrich your day by joining this storytime led by a native speaker. Drop-in event.
Minecraft and More
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Have fun playing Minecraft and other world-exploring games on the iPad. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Android: Basics
Mon, Mar 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Panera Cookies and Milk Storytime
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Start your morning off right with stories, cookies, and milk at Panera Bread Company. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Movie Screening - Downton Abbey
Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG | 122 minutes | Historical drama | Drop-in event.
Movie Screening - Downton Abbey
Mon, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG | 122 minutes | Historical drama | Drop-in event.
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Mar 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 09, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Google Docs: Basics
Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn about Google's free alternative to Microsoft Word. Google/Gmail account required. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Just My Luck
Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Try your hand at a variety of games. No strategy needed—just come prepared to have fun working in teams! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by joining YAC. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Café Olé
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies and sip on a cold or hot drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Book Discussion - The Pioneers by David McCullough
Wed, Mar 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Biography, U.S. History | Drop-in event
Wiggle Worms - Fish in the Sea
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Stories, songs, and creative projects all help bring wonder and imagination to your little one. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Movie Discussion Group - O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 2000 | PG-13 | 107 minutes | Adventure, Comedy, Crime | Drop-in event
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Storybook Friends - Mother Bruce
Thu, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Spend an hour with your favorite picture book characters. Hear a story and then complete many fun crafts and activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Digitize It: VHS Tapes
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Perler Beads
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Design your own superhero and Pokemon creations using our Perler Beads. Feel free to design any other creations you choose. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Tales for Twos
Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Play Mario Kart on the Big Screen!
Fri, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Play Mario Kart 8 on the library's wall-sized projector screen. Attendees can enter an informal tournament or play matches for fun. Drop-in event.
Family Movie Night - Toy Story 4 (G)
Fri, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 8:10pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
All ages: Spend some quality time with your family! Snacks will be provided. Drop-in event.
Word: Basics
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
All ages: Take a break from your busy morning and drop in for a fun half-hour of action and stories. Drop-in event.
Movie Screening - Where’d You Go, Bernadette?
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG-13 | 110 minutes | Drama, Mystery | Drop-in event
Pi Day
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Celebrate Pi Day with games, crafts, and delicious pie to honor everyone's favorite mathematical constant. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Apple Devices: Basics
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Bring your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to learn more about Apple's mobile devices. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Mar 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Women in Astronomy
Mon, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Discover how women have shaped the field of astronomy as the Adler Planetarium's Michelle Nichols highlights important discoveries, from pulsars to dark matter. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Preschool Stories
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Tabletop Games for Adults
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Play a board game or card game from our collection or bring a favorite from home to share with others. For amusement only; no gambling permitted. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Skill Building with Lynda.com
Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
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 Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Book Tasting for Teens
Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: See what's new in Teen reads! Get to know the new crop of YA fiction and nonfiction! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Tech Time - Drop-in Help
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Need help with your computer or mobile device? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance. Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Cut the Cable Cord
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Art Explorers - Hanging Sculpture
Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Explore different artists, techniques, and styles through hands-on art projects. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00pm
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Stitch Club
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in event.
Build a Website
Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Build websites and blogs with WordPress and HTML. Signup begins on February 20th for all sessions in this series.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Family Pajamarama
Fri, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages: 3-8 years with adult(s). You are invited to our nighttime storytime with crafts and games! Kids may come dressed for bedtime. Drop-in event.
Teen DIY: Ceramic Painting
Fri, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Learn a variety of painting techniques to personalize your own ceramic figure. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Fabric and Yarn Exchange Open House
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Drop by and pick out some new-to-you supplies at no charge! Donations of fabric and yarn will be accepted at the Checkout Desk from Sunday, March 8 through Friday, March 20. Drop-in event.
Sensory Storytime - Fantastic Frogs!
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Children of all abilities are invited to participate at their own pace in this storytime designed for children with sensory needs. Drop-in event.
PowerPoint: Basics
Sat, Mar 21, 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 Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Navigating Senior Living
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Senior living specialist Leslie Piscia will discuss Senior Care options to help you plan for the future. Drop-in event.
Greyt Readers
Mon, Mar 23, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Online Privacy & Security
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn strategies for keeping your digital life safe during this presentation. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Preschool Stories
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Dots! Dots! Dots!
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Engage in fun dot-themed crafts and games. Polka dots, dot-to-dot, do-a-dot. We'll dot 'til we drop in this hands-on program. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Teen Tabletop Game Night - Exploding Kittens
Tue, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12. Collect sets of kittens by avoid the ones that explode! New and experienced players welcome. Snacks provided. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Book Discussion - Life and Other Inconveniences by Kristan Higgins
Tue, Mar 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Domestic Fiction, Humorous Fiction | Drop-in event
Organizing Your Computer's Files
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to organize your digital files on a computer and in the cloud. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Tales for Twos
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Magic Tricks are Easy
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 3-5: Learn a few tricks and impress your friends. We will work in groups to practice our new skills. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Yoga for Everyone
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Learn gentle yoga poses to increase range of motion and relax the mind. Bring a yoga mat and firm blanket. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Magic That Quacks You Up
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
All ages: The entire family will be in stitches with laughter and in awe at the amazing magic. Signup required, please sign up each adult and child.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
LEGO Challenge
Thu, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Create an original design to answer one of three challenges. Free build time will be included in this hour. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Share-a-Language - Arabic
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enrich your day by joining this storytime led by a native speaker. Drop-in event.
Adobe Photoshop: Basics
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to enhance your photos with Adobe Photoshop. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
The Convertibles
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Hear a mixture from this quartet including ballads from the '40s, doo-wop from the '50s, pop from the '60s, and a few surprises. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
League of Aspiring Writers
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. Drop-in event.
Mah Jongg Club
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Play Mah Jongg, a popular game of luck and skill. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Password Management
Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Mission Improvable
Tue, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: There's nothing like having a well-thought-out plan, but Mission Improvable has nothing like a well-thought-out plan. Guaranteed to make you laugh—maybe even on purpose! Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Ancestry.com: Basics
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Start your genealogy research with the library's edition of the popular database. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Story Art - Recycle Art
Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Read a story and create a piece of art to take home. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Living with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Wed, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Certified Dementia Practitioner Leslie Piscia will discuss techniques to create positive interactions and more joyful experiences. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Stitch Club
Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in event.
Bluestem Book Club - Grace Hopper, Queen of Computer Code
Thu, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 3-5: Discuss a book from the 2020 Bluestem Award List. Enjoy snacks and drinks while we talk and complete fun activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Retro Video Games
Fri, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Enjoy snacks and drinks while playing a variety of retro Nintendo games with fellow teen gamers. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Magazine Giveaway
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Lobby
Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.
Share-a-Language - Spanish
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enrich your day by joining this storytime led by a native speaker. Drop-in event.
Money Smart Book Group - Bad with Money by Gaby Dunn
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
The Spring selection is Bad with Money by Gaby Dunn. Drop-in event.
Tech Time - Drop-in Help
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Need help with your computer or mobile device? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance. Drop-in event.
Digital Sound Recording
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Record your own oral history, music, or podcast. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Social Security 101
Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Daniel Summer from the Social Security Administration office will discuss retirement, disability, and how to maximize the benefits you’ve earned. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Preschool Stories
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Play Mah Jongg, a popular game of luck and skill. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Discover What’s Yours: - I-Cash
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby
The State Treasurer is holding 2.9 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. Speak with a representative to see if there is any unclaimed property owed to you. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Money Smart: Investment Research
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Learn about finance and investments with our Morningstar Investment Research Center database. Drop-in event, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Cloud Storage: Basics
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn the benefits and drawbacks of cloud storage. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Tales for Twos
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Essentials of Estate Planning
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Gain a thorough understanding about the estate planning process from beginning to end with financial expert Greg Kurinec. Drop-in event.
Discover What’s Yours: - I-Cash
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby
The State Treasurer is holding 2.9 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. Speak with a representative to see if there is any unclaimed property owed to you. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Book Discussion - Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
Wed, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Biographical Fiction, Historical Fiction | Drop-in event
Wiggle Worms - Don't Bug Me!
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Stories, songs, and creative projects all help bring wonder and imagination to your little one. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Excel: Home Budgeting
Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn how Excel can help you create and maintain home budgets. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Movie Discussion Group - Dr. Strangelove
Wed, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 1964 | PG | 95 minutes | Comedy | Drop-in event
Digitize It: VHS Tapes
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Storybook Friends - Nature Activities with Lois Ehlert Books
Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Spend an hour with your favorite picture book characters. Hear a story and then complete many fun crafts and activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Rock with the Band Queen
Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: We will rock you! Celebrate all things Queen-related with karaoke, snacks, and rock-and-roll trivia. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Make and Take Spring Wreaths
Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Welcome spring and get creative by decorating a wreath in this hands-on class. Learn to dress them up with your own style for your home. Materials will be provided. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Library Closed
Fri, Apr 10, All day
We are closed today.
Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your 8 mm, Super 8, or 16 mm reel-to-reel films. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
All ages: Take a break from your busy morning and drop in for a fun half-hour of action and stories. Drop-in event.
Movie Screening - Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) 2019 | NR | 75 minutes | Documentary | Drop-in event
Virtual Assistant Basics
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
An introduction to the main virtual assistants available (Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant). Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 12, All day
We are closed today.
Panera Cookies and Milk Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Start your morning off right with stories, cookies, and milk at Panera Bread Company. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Movie Screening - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG | 108 minutes | Biography, Drama | Drop-in event
Movie Screening - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG | 108 minutes | Biography, Drama | Drop-in event
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
Resume Tips & Tricks
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Sign-up required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 13, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Windows 10: Basics
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's newest operating system. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Preschool Stories
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Google Sheets: Basics
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn about Google's free alternative to Microsoft Excel. Google/Gmail account required. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by joining YAC. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Café Olé
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies and sip on a cold or hot drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Art Explorers - Recycle Art
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Explore different artists, techniques, and styles through hands-on art projects. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Springtime in Paris
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Experience the cuisine of Paris without the jet lag. Chef Susan Maddox will share tips and techniques that will have your dinner guests saying "C'est délicieux!" Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Stitch Club
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in event.
Art Journaling
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Create a visual diary of your thoughts, memories, and emotions. Record images and words, and watch them turn into art. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Build a Website
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Build websites and blogs with WordPress and HTML. Signup begins on February 20th for all sessions in this series.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 9:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Book Discussion - The Reckless Oath We Made by Bryn Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Domestic Fiction, Romance Fiction | Drop-in event
Tales for Twos
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Android: Basics
Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Family Pajamarama
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): You are invited to our nighttime storytime with crafts and games! Kids may come dressed for bedtime. Drop-in event.
Teen Paint 'n' Sip
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Follow step-by-step instructions to create an original work of art while enjoying a tasty drink. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Etsy Essentials: Buying & Selling
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn the basics of buying and selling on Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Sensory Storytime - Colors
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Children of all abilities are invited to participate at their own pace in this storytime designed for children with sensory needs. Drop-in event.
Act It Up! - 5-Minute Fairy Tales
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Show off your knowledge of fairy tales and folklore by acting out different variations. Participants will take turns being the audience and the actor. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club
Mon, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Experience a new, fun math activity each week, for eight weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2020 at 12:00am
"Sew" Simple
Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 4-8: Learn a few simple stitches and create a felt frog. All supplies provided. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Excel: Intermediate Functions & Charts
Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn intermediate level functions, and applying limits to cells. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
The Science of Climate Change
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
This Earth Day, take a deep dive into climate science with the Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols. What does scientific data say? What might be in our future? Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Patron Appreciation Day
Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lobby
9 am–3 pm and 5–7 pm Visit the library lobby and let us treat you to a cup of coffee or iced tea and some delicious doughnut holes.
Preschool Stories
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Tabletop Games for Adults
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Play a board game or card game from our collection or bring a favorite from home to share with others. For amusement only; no gambling permitted. Drop-in event.
Bouncing Babies
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Tell Me a Story
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Get inspired to create your own story by listening to a folk tale, playing with story cards, and laughing at Mad Libs. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Google Photos
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Back up photos to the cloud with Google Photos. Google/Gmail account required. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Gamers Gabfest
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Trade tips and talk about the video games that you've been playing. Moderated by one serious gamer and one newbie willing to learn. Snacks provided. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Tech Time - Drop-in Help
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Need help with your computer or mobile device? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance. Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
National Bookmobile Day
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 6:30pm
Visit the library and come on board the bookmobile for a special treat.
Preschool Stories
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Listen to stories, share activities, and make a craft. Drop-in event.
Fancy Birdhouses
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Here is your chance to show your creative side by decorating your very own birdhouse. We will use washable paint. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Yoga for Everyone
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Learn gentle yoga poses to increase range of motion and relax the mind. Bring a yoga mat and firm blanket. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Bouncing Babies
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-23 months with adult(s): Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! Drop-in event.
Digitize It: Photos & Slides
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your photos and slides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Wee Readers
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-36 months with adult(s): At this evening storytime, introduce your child to books, reading, and the library. Drop-in event.
Tales for Twos
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Age 2 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and crafts that are just right for your 2-year-old. Drop-in event.
Powerpoint: Advanced
Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn how to create Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows with dynamic features to spice up your presentations. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Family Activity Night - Fairy Tale STEAM Activities
Fri, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
All ages: Participate in fun and challenging S.T.E.A.M. activities based on familiar fairy tales. Drop-in event.
Escape Room: Star Wars Edition
Fri, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: 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.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Escape Room: Star Wars Edition
Fri, Apr 24, 7:45pm - 8:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: 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.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Community Shredding Event
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
Drive up and shred your sensitive papers and documents. Drop-in event.
Springtime StoryWalk
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
All ages: Enjoy the outdoors as you stroll down a tree-lined path and read a springtime-themed book. Developed through partnership with the Tinley Park Park District. Drop-in event.
Share-a-Language - Arabic
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enrich your day by joining this storytime led by a native speaker. Drop-in event.
Online Privacy Tools
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Get hands on experience using tools to keep yourself and important people in your life safe online. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Songs and Stories of the Titanic
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Historian and folk singer Phil Passen shares songs and stories on the sinking of the Titanic. Drop-in event.
League of Aspiring Writers
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. Drop-in event.
Mah Jongg Club
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Play Mah Jongg, a popular game of luck and skill. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Word: Advanced
Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn how to format tables and work with document templates, images, and graphics. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, Apr 27, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Excel: Basics
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Cut the Cable Cord
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Kawaii Drawing for Teens
Tue, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Practice kawaii drawing skills and then turn those drawings into buttons and other cool projects. No artistic skills necessary! Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Word: Basics
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 9:00am
Uniquely Me
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
All ages: Feel great about yourself and others as we hear original songs, stories, and participate in activities highlighting our individuality. Signup required, please sign up each adult and child.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2020 at 12:00am
Windows 10: Basics
Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's newest operating system. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Escape Room: Star Wars Edition
Fri, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Group - Borne by Jeff VanderMeer
Fri, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
May's selection is Borne by Jeff VanderMeer. Drop-in event.
Escape Room: Star Wars Edition
Fri, May 01, 7:45pm - 8:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Magazine Giveaway
Sat, May 02, All day
Lobby
Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.
Share-a-Language - Spanish
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enrich your day by joining this storytime led by a native speaker. Drop-in event.
Minecraft and More
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 4-5: Have fun playing Minecraft and other world-exploring games on the iPad. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Excel: Manage Data with Tables
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Covers working with tables, large datasets, conditional formatting, outlines; and intermediate formulas and functions. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Tea for Three - Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Enjoy afternoon tea as actress and historian Leslie Goddard brings to life Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Tech Time - Drop-in Help
Mon, May 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Need help with your computer or mobile device? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance. Drop-in event.
Digitize It: Photos & Slides
Mon, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your photos and slides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
The Mythology of Star Wars
Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Cultural enthusiast Michael McCann will discuss the major characters and themes of the Star Wars saga, including the hero's journey, good vs. evil, and the spirituality of the Jedi. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Create with Me - Spring is in the Air
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Your child and their favorite adult will create a keepsake art project. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Mah Jongg Club
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Play Mah Jongg, a popular game of luck and skill. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.
Google Slides: Basics
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn about Google's free alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint. Google/Gmail account required. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Teen Spring Crafts
Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Join us for an evening of seasonal crafting and snacking. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Story Art - Think Spring
Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Read a story and create a piece of art to take home. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Excel: Simple Financial Report
Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn how to use Excel to create a profit/loss projection based on production costs and sales information. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Stitch Club
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in event.
Bluestem Book Club - The Best of the 2020 List
Thu, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 3-5: Discuss a book from the 2020 Bluestem Award List. Enjoy snacks and drinks while we talk and complete fun activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Build a Business Website
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Get tips about building a website for your business. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Public speaker and educator Dr. Nadine Naber will help us learn about issues that impact our local communities, such as immigration, racism, sexism, and homophobia. Drop-in event.
GALE Business Builder
Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn how to use GALE Business Builder to put together your next business plan. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Design & Build It - Flyers!
Fri, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades 2-3: Use your engineering skills to design your own flying creation using a variety of supplies. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Cut the Cable Cord
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
All ages: Take a break from your busy morning and drop in for a fun half-hour of action and stories. Drop-in event.
Library Closed
Sun, May 10, All day
We are closed today.
Panera Cookies and Milk Storytime
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Start your morning off right with stories, cookies, and milk at Panera Bread Company. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Movie Screening - Judy
Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG-13 | 118 minutes | Historical drama | Drop-in event
Movie Screening - Judy
Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG-13 | 118 minutes | Historical drama | Drop-in event
Greyt Readers
Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
LinkedIn: Create a Professional Profile
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Enhance your professional presence with a LinkedIn profile. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Greyt Readers
Mon, May 11, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades K-2: Readers practice their developing skills to a greyhound. Carefully read full description at signup.tplibrary.org/events. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Google Photos
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Back up photos to the cloud with Google Photos. Google/Gmail account required. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Grades 6-12: Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by joining YAC. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn about what Cryptocurrencies are, how they work, and what you could do with them. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Café Olé
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies and sip on a cold or hot drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Drop-in event.
Digitize It: VHS Tapes
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Book Discussion - Life, on the line by Grant Achatz
Wed, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A
Culinary Biographies, Memoir | Drop-in event
Wiggle Worms - Flowers
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Stories, songs, and creative projects all help bring wonder and imagination to your little one. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Movie Discussion Group - North by Northwest
Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 1959 | NR | 136 minutes | Adventure, Mystery, Thriller | Drop-in event
Chair Yoga
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Storybook Friends - Pout-Pout Fish
Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Grades K-1: Spend an hour with your favorite picture book characters. Hear a story and then complete many fun crafts and activities! Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Word: Basics
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Computer Classroom
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word-processing software. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Create Your Own Movie
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd floor – Young Adult Program Room
Grades 6-12: Become a film actor and editor by creating your own movie scenes using the library's iPads. We will be outside, weather permitting. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 12:00am
Teen Books Adult Readers Will Love
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
More and more adults are reading Young Adult books and for good reason. Our very own Young Adult Librarians will share some great suggestions on what to read next. Signup required.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2020 at 9:00am
Sensory Storytime - Wild Animals
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Children of all abilities are invited to participate at their own pace in this storytime designed for children with sensory needs. Drop-in event.
Movie Screening - Harriet (2019)
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
2019 | PG-13 | 125 minutes | Historical drama | Drop-in event
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