Unsinkable Molly Brown

Word - Tables, Templates, and Macros

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Computer Classroom

Wed, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how to format tables and work with document templates, images, and graphics.

This event is full

Library Board of Trustees

Board Room

Wed, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Unsinkable Molly Brown

Meeting Room A&B

Wed, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Discover the fighting spirit and exceptional life of Margaret (Molly) Brown who was rescued after the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912, in this performance by actress Lynn Rymarz.

Adobe Illustrator - Icons & Logos

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Registration for each class begins on the 20th of the month for the following month's programs.

This event is full

Computer Classroom

Thu, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and gain experience designing a basic scalable vector graphic. Registrants should be comfortable using computers.

This event is full

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Creating a LinkedIn Account

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Computer Classroom

Fri, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to look for and apply for jobs online and how to use Microsoft Word for resumes and cover letters.

This event is full

Online Privacy & Security

Computer Classroom

Fri, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn strategies for keeping your digital belongings private.

Teen Movie Night

The Loft

Fri, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Watch a movie and hang out with friends! Our Harry Potter movie series continues with non-alcoholic butterbeer & plenty of popcorn! April 27: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (142 min) PG-13

Family Fun Nights: Family Activity Night - Play-Doh

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Family Fun Nights, for children and their parents Come to the library and spend some quality time with your family!

Community Shredding Event - Sponsored by the Friends of the Tinley Park Public Library

Sat, Apr 28, 9:00am - 11:00am

Shred your sensitive papers and documents.

Share-a-Language Storytime - Arabic

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ages 3-8 years with parents. Enjoy children's favorite stories and songs in diverse languages.

Tech Time: Drop-in Help

Computer Classroom

Mon, Apr 30, 9:00am - 11:00am

Puzzled by technology? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance.

Monday Mornings @ the Library - Grandma Goes to Mongolia

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Witness the epic grandeur of Mongolia with veteran traveler and author Jeanne Roppolo.

PowerPoint Basics

Computer Classroom

Mon, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

This event is full

The Write Life Writers Group

Meeting Room A

Mon, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game.

Read, Rock & Rhyme

Youth Services Activity Room

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

Ages: 3-5 years with parents. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to engage in stories music and movement activities that support early literacy development.

Meeting Room B

Mon, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Connect with other local writers— a built-in community of people like you, eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. On April 30, Barbara Gregorich will host the meeting.

Magazine Giveaway

Lobby

Tue, May 01, All day

On the first business day of the month the library puts out the magazines that have been discarded during the prior month.

Windows 10 Basics

Computer Classroom

Tue, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's newest operating system.

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, May 01, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parents. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Partners in Crime - Trouble in Mind by Jeffery Deaver

Meeting Room A&B

Tue, May 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game.

Budding Readers

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grades: K-1. Kindergartners and first graders will participate in activities and support their emerging reading skills.

Tue, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

May 1's PIC selection is Trouble in Mind by Jeffery Deaver

Art Explorers - Georgia O'Keeffe Inspired Art

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Photoshop 'til You Drop

Computer Classroom

Wed, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn the basics of photo enhancement in Adobe Photoshop.

This event is full

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grades: 2–3 Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30 pm Explore art through hands on projects and stories.

Enchanted Isles: Renaissance Gardens

Meeting Room A&B

Wed, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lecturer Jeff Nigro explores how the gardens of Renaissance Italy, France, and England were created to bring about a perfect fusion of nature, art, science, and philosophy.

Introduction to Email

Computer Classroom

Thu, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies.

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, May 03, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Share-a-Language Storytime - Spanish

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, May 04, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Research Techniques

Computer Classroom

Fri, May 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Dramatically improve your research ability and search skills with expert librarian help

Family Pajamarama

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, May 04, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Ages: 3-8 years and parents. You are invited to our nighttime storytime with crafts and games! Kids may come dressed for bedtime.

Canceled

Sat, May 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ages 3-8 years with parents. Enjoy children's favorite stories and songs in diverse languages.

Movies & Books

Meeting Room A&B

Sat, May 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wonder PG, 113 minutes Book: Wonder by Raquel J. Palacio

Pokemon Art

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grades: 3-5 Design your own Pokemon card with moves and a drawing!

Word Basics

Computer Classroom

Mon, May 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's word processing software.

Medicare Part C

Mon, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Learn what you need to know about Medicare! Register for one or more of these our sessions. Diane Adduci provides an overview of Medicare Advantage Plans

Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, May 08, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parents. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Meeting Room A&B

Tue, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Help plan what teens do at the library. It's your library! Make it what you want it to be! Pizza and pop served.

Excel Basics - Operations and Formatting

Computer Classroom

Tue, May 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application.

This event is full

The Loft

Tue, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Relax with cookies and a hot drink hang out with your friends and enjoy a new game or craft!

Tinley Tomes - The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Meeting Room A

Wed, May 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

May 9's Wednesday Tomes selection is The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin.

Wiggle Worms: Say it With Flowers

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, May 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Wiggle Worms Ages 2–3 years with parents Wednesdays from 6–6:30 pm A fun and new activity is planned for you and your child.

Outlook Basics

Computer Classroom

Wed, May 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn the basics of Microsoft Outlook 2013.

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, May 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Registration for each class begins on the 20th of the month for the following month's programs.

This event is full

Beginner's Internet

Computer Classroom

Thu, May 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how to find and evaluate info on the Web.

Tinley Moraine Genealogy

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, May 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Group Meeting

Mix It Up - Yummy Guacamole

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, May 10, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Get Graphic!

The Loft

Thu, May 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Discuss your favorite comics, graphic novels, and webcomics. Snacks will be served.

Parmesans Station

Thu, May 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn to make three different kinds of guacamole with Chef Rose Deneen. Delicious samples and recipes will be provided.

TAG: Tween Activity Group - Super String

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, May 11, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Digitize It - VHS to DVD

Computer Classroom

Fri, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Convert VHS tapes to digital formats.

This event is full

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grades: 4-5. We meet once a month for fun activities and games.

Family Storytime

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ages: All Saturday, March 10, April 14, and May 12 from 10:30-11 am Take a break from your busy morning and drop-in for a fun half-hour of action and stories.

Take 2 Documentary Film Series - Kedi

Meeting Room A&B

Sat, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Kedi 79 minutes In this thoughtful, beautifully filmed documentary, director Ceyda Torun profiles the beloved street cats of Istanbul, who have roamed the city freely for thousands of years.

Word - Tables, Templates, and Macros

Computer Classroom

Sat, May 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn how to format tables and work with document templates, images, and graphics.

Library closed

Sun, May 13, All day

The library is closed.

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, May 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Darkest Hour PG-13, 125 minutes

Digitize It - Photos and Slides

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Darkest Hour. PG-13, 125 minutes

Computer Classroom

Mon, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Scan photographs and slides.

It's a S.T.E.A.M. Thing - Rainbow Science

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Grades: 2-3 Take turns working in groups at stations to do exciting S.T.E.A.M. based activities!

Jokers Wild Card Club

Meeting Room A&B

Tue, May 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meet up with others interested in playing various card games. For amusement only; no gambling permitted.

Fairy Tale Theatre Auditions

Meeting Room A&B

Tue, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Auditions for the 2018 Fairy Tale Theatre Production. More information coming soon! Please call Youth Services at 708-532-0160, ext. 2, with any questions.

Excel - Home Budgeting

Computer Classroom

Tue, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how Excel can help you create and maintain home budgets.

South Pacific at Drury Lane Theatre

Wed, May 16, 9:00am - 10:30am

The Friends return to Drury Lane Theatre for "South Pacific". Tickets: $75 each On sale Monday March 12 2018 at 9 am Limit: 4 per person

Lights, Camera, Action!

Computer Classroom

Wed, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Record, edit, and share videos in our Studio with green screen technology.

Rescheduled

Illinois at 200

Wed, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Wednesday, June 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Don’t miss this fun ride through 200 years of Illinois history with storyteller William Pack as he tests our knowledge of state trivia and shares stories of strange and humorous Illinois lore.

Teen DIY: Upcycled Book Ends

The Loft

Thu, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies.

Color Me Mellow

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Experience being a kid again! Join us every third Thursday of the month for this upbeat coloring club exclusively for adults.

Ozobots

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grades 3-5 Come learn about coding and play with our Ozobot Robots.

Introduction to PCs

Computer Classroom

Fri, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Teaches the fundamentals of personal computing for beginners.

Family Fun Nights

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Family Fun Nights, for children and their parents Come to the library and spend some quality time with your family!

The Loft

Fri, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Design and decorate book ends for your bookshelf at home.

Better Public Speaking Workshop

Meeting Room A&B

Sat, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Find your best voice! Motivational speaker Jenny Riddle returns to share more in-depth strategies on how to be authentic, credible, and persuasive in any speaking situation.

Digitize It - 8mm & Super 8 Reels

Computer Classroom

Sat, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn to digitize your 8mm and Super 8 film.

This event is full

Sensory Storytime - Bugs

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, May 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ages: 3-8 years with parent. Children of all abilities are invited to participate at their own pace in stories, activities, and songs.

Act It Up!

The Loft

Sat, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The third session in our teen acting club provides more opportunities to work on acting techniques and improv skills. Bring your favorite acting games and learn a few new ones.

Kidz Zone - DIY Musical Instruments

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Grades: K-1. Stories, games, science, arts & crafts-for kids only!

Online Job Searching

Computer Classroom

Mon, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how to look for and apply for jobs online and how to use Microsoft Word to create resumes and cover letters.

Year of the Dog

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Lucas Livingston leads a discussion exploring and honoring our canine companions across cultural and artistic traditions.

Digitize It - Vinyl Audio Restoration

Computer Classroom

Tue, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Convert and edit vinyl records and cassette tapes.

Tinley Tomes - Mercies in Disguise

The Loft

Tue, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Kick back with cookies and a hot or cool drink, hang out with your friends, and enjoy a new game or craft!

Meeting Room A

Tue, May 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

May 22's Tuesday Tomes selection is Mercies in Disguise by Gina Kolata.

iFun Friday - Games From Around the World

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, May 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Registration for each class begins on the 20th of the month for the following month's programs.

Teen Movie Night

The Loft

Fri, May 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Watch a movie and hang out with friends! Our Harry Potter series continues with more non-alcoholic butterbeer and plenty of popcorn! May 25: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (153 min.) PG

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grades: 2-3: Enjoy different activities each month!

Share-a-Language Storytime - Arabic

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, May 26, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ages 3-8 years with parents. Enjoy children's favorite stories and songs in diverse languages.

Library closed

Sun, May 27, All day

The library is closed.

Library Closed

Mon, May 28, All day

The library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Excel Intermediate - Functions and Charts

Computer Classroom

Thu, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn intermediate level functions, and applying limits to cells.

Magazine Giveaway

Lobby

Fri, Jun 01, All day

On the first business day of the month the library puts out the magazines that have been discarded during the prior month.

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Ages: 3-5 years with a parent. Garden with your preschooler! Help plant flowers in containers for our Youth Services balcony.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Family Fun Nights - Family Movie night - Coco

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Ages: 3-5 years with a parent. Garden with your preschooler! Help plant flowers in containers for our Youth Services balcony.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Mousercise

Computer Classroom

Fri, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn how to use a standard two-button mouse.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

Fri, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Family Fun Nights, for children and their parents Come to the library and spend some quality time with your family!

Minecraft

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grades: 4-5 Play adventure maps, do build challenges and battle mobs in Minecraft for the PC.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Movies & Books

Meeting Room A&B

Sat, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jurassic World. PG-13, 123 minutes.

Build a Website

Computer Classroom

Sat, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Build websites and blogs with WordPress and HTML.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, Jun 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

The Post. PG-13, 116 minutes.

Introduction to PCs

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Teaches the fundamentals of personal computing for beginners.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Post. PG-13, 116 minutes.

Pavilion

Mon, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ages: 3-8 years with parents. Join us at the pavilion for some summer stories and games. Bring your blanklet and lawn chair.

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Windows 10 Basics

Computer Classroom

Tue, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's newest operating system.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

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

An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game.

Digitize It - Vinyl Audio Restoration

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Computer Classroom

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

Convert and edit vinyl records and cassette tapes.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Partners in Crime - By Its Cover by Donna Leon

Meeting Room A&B

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

June 5's PIC selection is By Its Cover by Donna Leon.

Interviewing Workshop for Teens

Youth Services Activity Room

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

Learn what to do before, during, and after an interview; the different types of interviews and commonly asked questions. Get the skills to land that entry-level job!

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Beginner's Internet

Computer Classroom

Wed, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn how to find and evaluate info on the Web.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Illinois at 200

Meeting Room A&B

Wed, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Don’t miss this fun ride through 200 years of Illinois history with storyteller William Pack as he tests our knowledge of state trivia and shares stories of strange and humorous Illinois lore.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jun 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ages: 3-5 years with a parent. Garden with your preschooler! Help plant flowers in containers for our Youth Services balcony.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Photoshop 'til You Drop

Computer Classroom

Thu, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn the basics of photo enhancement in Adobe Photoshop.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

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

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies.

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ages: 3-5 years with a parent. Garden with your preschooler! Help plant flowers in containers for our Youth Services balcony.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jun 07, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Excel - Tables for Large Spreadsheets

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Computer Classroom

Fri, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Covers working with tables, large datasets, conditional formatting, outlines; and intermediate formulas and functions.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Teen Game Night: Catan

The Loft

Fri, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Hang out with friends, eat snacks, and play the popular board game, Catan! If you don't know how to play already, no worries! Novices and seasoned players are welcome!

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Family Pajamarama

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Ages: 3-8 years and parents. You are invited to our nighttime storytime with crafts and games! Kids may come dressed for bedtime.

Family Storytime

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Family Storytime Ages: all Take a break from your busy morning and drop-in for a fun half-hour of action and stories.

Budding Readers

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grades: Entering K-1. Kindergartners and first graders will participate in activities to support their emerging reading skills.

Registration opens Saturday, May 19 2018 at 12:00am

Digitize It - 8mm & Super 8 Reels

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn to digitize your 8mm and Super 8 film.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Chess & Checkers

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Grades: Entering 3-5 Join our group to learn to play these games of strategy or come to practice your skills! Please register for each date separately.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Excel Basics - Operations and Formatting

Pavilion

Mon, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ages: 3-8 years with parents. Join us at the pavilion for some summer stories and games. Bring your blanklet and lawn chair.

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Photographing Illinois

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Local resident and photographer Tom Gill takes us on a tour to some of the best locations in northern Illinois to take memorable photos.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Digital Sound Recording

Computer Classroom

Tue, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Keep your memories alive by recording your voice in digital format.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

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

Grades 6-12. Help plan what teens do at the library. It's your library! Make it what you want it to be! Pizza and pop served.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Word Basics

Computer Classroom

Tue, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Tinley Tomes - To Sleep with the Angels by David Cowan

The Loft

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

Grades 6-12. Relax with cookies and a hot drink hang out with your friends and enjoy a new game or craft!

Listen, Move, Play

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ages: 3-5 years with parents. Enjoy hearing interactive stories, dancing to songs, and playing fun games!

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Meeting Room A

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

June 13, 2018, Wednesday Tomes selection is To Sleep with the Angels by David Cowan .

Adobe Illustrator - Icons and Logos

Computer Classroom

Wed, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and gain experience designing a basic scalable vector graphic. Registrants should be comfortable using computers.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Pokemon

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bring your Nintendo DS and Pokemon game or your Pokemon cards to play and trade with other kids.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Online Privacy and Security

Computer Classroom

Wed, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn strategies for keeping your digital belongings private.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Online Job Searching

Computer Classroom

Thu, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to look for and apply for jobs online and how to use Microsoft Word to create resumes and cover letters.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Registration for each class begins on the 20th of the month for the following month's programs.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Tinley Moraine Genealogy

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, Jun 14, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Group Meeting

Mix It Up - Summer of Trivia

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Thu, Jun 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us all summer long for three fun trivia nights. Bring your best team or come alone and we’ll pair you up for a chance to win some fun prizes.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Get Graphic!

The Loft

Thu, Jun 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Stay out of the summer heat and discuss graphic novels while playing games and creating fun projects. Snacks will be served. June 14: My Hero Academia

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Introduction to Cloud Storage

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Computer Classroom

Fri, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn the benefits and drawbacks of cloud storage.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

"Sew" Simple

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn some simple stitches and create a pin cushion for your own mini-sewing kit! (Kit will include one needle and 3 pins).

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Father's Day Craft

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30pm

Ages: 3-10, with parent Saturday, June 16 from 10:30–11:30 am Drop in to make a cool craft for that special someone.

Celebrate Illinois Outdoors

Meeting Room A&B

Sat, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Representatives from the Forest Preserves of Cook County share all the wild and wonderful activities, locations, and services available free to your family this summer.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Minecraft

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Grades: Entering 2-3 Play adventure maps, do build challenges and battle mobs in Minecraft for the PC.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Pavilion

Mon, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ages: 3-8 years with parents. Join us at the pavilion for some summer stories and games. Bring your blanklet and lawn chair.

Excel - Home Budgeting

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how Excel can help you create and maintain home budgets.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Teen DIY: Make Your Own Terrarium

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Jokers Wild Card Club

The Loft

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

Meet up with others interested in playing various card games. For amusement only; no gambling permitted.

Introduction to Email

Computer Classroom

Tue, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

The Loft

Tue, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Try out your indoor planting skills by designing and creating your own terrarium in a glass jar!

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

LEGO Party

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grades: Entering K-2. Come test your speed and skills by playing LEGO party games, such as, Ring Toss, Pop Goes the LEGO, and Sock the Block.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Abe, Mary and Robert Todd - The Lincoln Family Legacy in Illinois

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Entering Grades 4-5. Five weeks of theater fun. No lines to memorize!

Registration opens Sunday, June 10 2018 at 9:00am

PowerPoint Basics

Computer Classroom

Wed, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

Wed, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Chicago speaker and tour guide Dave Clark explores not just the enormous impact of Abraham Lincoln on the history of Illinois, but also the often overlooked contributions of his wife and oldest son.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

The Loft

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

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies.

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Color Me Mellow

Meeting Room A&B

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

Experience being a kid again! Join us every third Thursday of the month for this upbeat coloring club exclusively for adults.

Books with Buzz

The Loft

Thu, Jun 21, 7:30pm - 8:45pm

With the advent of 2018 Books with Buzz our bestselling book discussion group will start meeting on the third Thursday of even-numbered months.

Teen Karaoke Night

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jun 21, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Celebrate the International Day of Music with a night of karaoke and friends! Song suggestions are welcome but must be submitted at least one week in advance.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Digitize It - Photos and Slides

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Teen Movie Night

The Loft

Fri, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (146 minutes) As always, popcorn and non-alcoholic butterbeer will be served!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Computer Classroom

Fri, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Scan photographs and slides.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Share-a-Language Storytime - Arabic

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Enjoy children's favorite stories and songs in diverse languages.

Tech Time - Drop-in Help

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jun 25, 9:00am - 11:00am

Puzzled by technology? Bring your devices for 1-on-1 assistance.

Monday Mornings @ the Library - From Prairie to Farm to City: Music to Celebrate Illinois

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Musician Phil Passan returns to share the history of Illinois with stories and music performed on the hammered dulcimer.

The Write Life Writers Group

Meeting Room A

Mon, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game.

Meeting Room B

Mon, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

No registration required. Please Note: Ages 18 and over

Pavilion

Mon, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ages: 3-8 years with parents. Join us at the pavilion for some summer stories and games. Bring your blanklet and lawn chair.

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

LEGO Science

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grades: Entering 2-3 Use your imagaination to create a vehicle out of LEGOs. Then we'll put our science know-how to the test and see if our vehicles really work! Are you up for the challenge?

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 12:00am

Canceled

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

Kick back with cookies and a hot or cool drink, hang out with your friends, and enjoy a new game or craft!

Tinley Tomes - Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson

The Loft

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

Kick back with cookies and a hot or cool drink, hang out with your friends, and enjoy a new game or craft!

Meeting Room A

Tue, Jun 26, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

June 26, 2018, Tuesday Tomes selection is Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson.

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Entering Grades 4-5. Once you sign up for this program on June 20, you are already signed up for all five classes.

Digitize It - VHS to DVD

Computer Classroom

Thu, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Convert VHS tapes to digital formats.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

iFun Friday

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grades: 2-3: Enjoy different activities each month!

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Magazine Giveaway

Lobby

Mon, Jul 02, All day

On the first business day of the month the library puts out the magazines that have been discarded during the prior month.

Beginner's Internet

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to find and evaluate info on the Web.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Cardinal Fun!

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grades: Entering 2–3 Make a bird feeder to take home and learn to draw our state bird, the cardinal.

Registration opens Friday, July 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Introduction to PCs

Computer Classroom

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

Teaches the fundamentals of personal computing for beginners.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Canceled

Tue, Jul 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game.

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Paper Fashion Show

The Loft

Tue, Jul 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Design and construct original fashion creations! You and a partner will create and model looks made out of paper, recycled materials, and tape. We'll finish by taking photos of our completed looks.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Library Closed

Wed, Jul 04, All day

The library is closed in observance of the holiday.

The Loft

Thu, Jul 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies.

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jul 05, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Summer Landscape Painting

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

You and iOS

Computer Classroom

Fri, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bring your iPad/iPhone/iPod touch to learn more about Apple's mobile devices.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Family Pajamarama

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Ages: 3-8 years and parents. You are invited to our nighttime storytime with crafts and games! Kids may come dressed for bedtime.

The Loft

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

Follow step-by-step instructions to paint your own summer landscape.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Chess & Checkers

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Grades: Entering 3-5 Join our group to learn to play these games of strategy or come to practice your skills! Please register for each date separately.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

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

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Excel - Pivot Tables

Computer Classroom

Tue, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Learn how to use pivot tables to summarize key data from a larger spreadsheet.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

This readiness program, for 5 year olds who are entering kindergarten in the fall, will introduce basic concepts through stories and games. Please register for one series.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

First Grade Fun

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Entering Grade 1. Children will be introduced to first grade concepts through children's literature and games. Please register for only one series.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

Meeting Room A&B

Tue, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grades 6-12. Help plan what teens do at the library. It's your library! Make it what you want it to be! Pizza and pop served.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Tinley Tomes - The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton

The Loft

Tue, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grades 6-12. Relax with cookies and a hot drink hang out with your friends and enjoy a new game or craft!

Vivid Violets

Pavilion

Wed, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ages: 3-5 years with parents. Learn facts about Illinois' state flower, listen to a story, make a craft with paint, and then plant a violet to take home in a transplantable ice cream cone.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

The Loft

Wed, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

July 11, 2018, Wednesday Tomes selection is The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton.

Pokemon Craft

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grades: 4-5 Bring your Nintendo DS and Pokemon game or your Pokemon cards to play and trade with other kids.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Entering Grades 4-5. Once you sign up for this program on June 20, you are already signed up for all five classes.

Hello, Android

Computer Classroom

Thu, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Androids unique.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Tell Me a Story

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Grades: Entering K-1. Everyone's a storyteller! Create and participate in wild, crazy, and funny stories.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Mix It Up - Summer of Trivia

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jul 12, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Thu, Jul 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us all summer long for three fun trivia nights. Bring your best team or come alone and we’ll pair you up for a chance to win some fun prizes.

Registration opens Sunday, May 20 2018 at 9:00am

Get Graphic!

The Loft

Thu, Jul 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Stay out of the summer heat and discuss graphic novels while playing games and creating fun projects. Snacks will be served. July 12: Dragonball Z

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Fairy Tale Theatre Presents - The Princess and the Pea

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Word Basics

Computer Classroom

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

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

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. Tickets can be picked up in person at the Youth Services desk starting July 1. This show is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Fairy Tale Theatre Presents - The Princess and the Pea

Fri, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. Tickets can be picked up in person at the Youth Services desk starting July 1. This show is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Fingerknitting

The Loft

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

Learn the art of fingerknitting using the library's yarn or bring your own!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Fairy Tale Theatre Presents - The Princess and the Pea

Sat, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. Tickets can be picked up in person at the Youth Services desk starting July 1. This show is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Computer Classroom

Sat, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Record, edit, and share videos in our Studio with green screen technology.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Fairy Tale Theatre Presents - The Princess and the Pea

Sat, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. Tickets can be picked up in person at the Youth Services desk starting July 1. This show is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Photoshop 'til You Drop

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn the basics of photo enhancement in Adobe Photoshop.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

The Greatest Showman PG, 105 minutes.

LEGO S.T.E.A.M. Challenge

Meeting Room A&B

Mon, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Greatest Showman PG, 105 minutes.

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grades: 4-5 Come construct creations such as marble runs, race cars, a zip line, and a catapult all using LEGOs.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Digitize It - 8mm & Super 8 Reels

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Jokers Wild Card Club

Meeting Room A&B

Tue, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meet up with others interested in playing various card games. For amusement only; no gambling permitted.

Computer Classroom

Tue, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn to digitize your 8mm and Super 8 film.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

This readiness program, for 5 year olds who are entering kindergarten in the fall, will introduce basic concepts through stories and games. Please register for one series.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

First Grade Fun

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Entering Grade 1. Children will be introduced to first grade concepts through children's literature and games. Please register for only one series.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Excel Basics - Operations and Formatting

Computer Classroom

Tue, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Teen Game Night: Telestrations

The Loft

Tue, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Telestrations is a popular party game that combines telephone and Pictionary with hilarious results! No prior experience is needed. Snacks served.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Listen, Move, Play

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ages: 3-5 years with parents Enjoy hearing interactive stories, dancing to songs, and playing fun games!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Word - Tables, Templates, and Macros

Computer Classroom

Wed, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn how to format tables and work with document templates, images, and graphics.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

A Sprinkle of Fun

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Grades: Entering K–1, Enjoy sweet stories, activities, and crafts.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Wed, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Entering Grades 4-5. Once you sign up for this program on June 20, you are already signed up for all five classes.

Food at the Fair

Meeting Room A&B

Wed, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Several foods were first introduced at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Pastry chef Rose Deneen introduces us to DeCecco pasta, homemade Cracker Jack, and the famous Palmer House brownie.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

The Loft

Thu, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Bring your own supplies.

Windows 10 Basics

Computer Classroom

Thu, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's newest operating system.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Thu, Jul 19, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Storytime for 3-35 months and parent Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Color Me Mellow

Meeting Room A&B

Thu, Jul 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Experience being a kid again! Join us every third Thursday of the month for this upbeat coloring club exclusively for adults.

Family Fun Nights - Family Activity Night- Build it!

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:20am

Storytime for 2 years and parent Stories, activities, and a craft for 2 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Introduction to Email

Computer Classroom

Fri, Jul 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Fri, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Family Fun Nights, for children and their parents Come to the library and spend some quality time with your family!

Digitize It - VHS to DVD

Computer Classroom

Fri, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Convert VHS tapes to digital formats.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Family Storytime

Youth Services Activity Room

Sat, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Family Storytime Ages: all Take a break from your busy morning and drop-in for a fun half-hour of action and stories.

Online Privacy and Security

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn strategies for keeping your digital belongings private.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

DIY Sensory Jar

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Kids are encouraged to create their very own jar full of bright bubbles that swirl and mesmerize. They can customize it to show off their favorite colors!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Excel - Simple Financial Report

Computer Classroom

Mon, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how to use Excel to create a profit/loss projection based on production costs and sales information.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Marvelous Monarch Butterflies

Youth Services Activity Room

Mon, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grades: Entering 2-3 Learn facts about Illinois' state insect, make a pencil buddy caterpillar, and then paint a butterfly house to bring home.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 12:00am

Bloomer Girl Maud Nelson

Meeting Room A&B

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

On the hunt for the foremost bloomer girl baseball player of her era, Maud Nelson, Chicago author Barbara Gregorich shares her fascinating four-year search which ended right back here in Illinois.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20 2018 at 9:00am

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for 3-5 years and parents Stories, activities, and a craft for 3-5 year olds with a parent. No registration required. Sign in at the Youth Services Desk prior to start time.

Youth Services Activity Room

Tue, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime for 3-23 months and parent. Introduce your baby to books, reading, and the library! No registration required.

Canceled

Tue, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Kick back with cookies and a hot or cool drink, hang out with your friends, and enjoy a new game or craft!