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Take & Make: Glass Gem Magnets

Virtual Event
2021-05-03 00:00:00 2021-05-03 23:59:00 America/Chicago Take & Make: Glass Gem Magnets Signup to reserve your craft kit, watch the tutorial, and start crafting! YouTube

Monday, May 03
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-05-03 00:00:00 2021-05-03 23:59:00 America/Chicago Take & Make: Glass Gem Magnets Signup to reserve your craft kit, watch the tutorial, and start crafting! YouTube

Signup to reserve your craft kit, watch the tutorial, and start crafting!

Create mini works of art to display on your fridge or give as personalized gifts.

A limited number of take & make craft kits with instructions and materials are available to pick up at the Checkout Desk beginning on April 26. Signup is required to reserve your kit, limit one per person. Signup not required to view video.

50 kits are available for Tinley Park Library cardholders only. Reserved take & make craft kits must be picked up by May 10. This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Tinley Park Public Library.

View the video between May 3 and May 17 on the library's YouTube channel.

Download a copy of the instructions here.  

Speaker bio: Cathryn Stanek-Whisler

Cathryn Stanek-Whisler of Plentiful Programs is an artist and instructor as well as a wife, mother, and lifelong Chicagoan. Her creativity and inspiration have often been fueled by the extensive array of theaters, museums and fine arts venues Chicago offers.

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

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Sunday May 09
Mon, May 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 09 Closed
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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

Mother's Day - Virtual Event
Sat, May 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 years: Celebrate Mother's Day with songs, stories & a craft for your special person. Signup required; sign each child up separately so supply kits are reserved. Pick up kit(s) starting May 1.
This event is full
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, May 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. This event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all sessions.Register
LinkedIn: Create a Professional Profile - Virtual Event
Tue, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Enhance your professional presence with a LinkedIn profile. Signup required.
Mind Teasers - Virtual Event
Tue, May 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 4-5: Have fun with your peers solving mind-boggling riddles and puzzles! Signup required.
This event is full
YAC (Youth Advisory Council) - Virtual Event
Tue, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-12: Have an impact on what your library offers for teens and be part of your community by participating in YAC. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
Book Discussion: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty - Virtual Event
Wed, May 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Join us online to discuss Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty. Signup required.
Virtual Movie Discussion Group - Citizen Kane
Wed, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Watch at home and join us online through Zoom to discuss on May 12. Signup required. 1941 | PG | 119 minutes | Drama, Mystery
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Resume Tips & Tricks - Virtual Event
Thu, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Sign-up required.
Spring Kites - Virtual Event
Fri, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1: Celebrate the spring weather by making your very own kite to fly! Signup required.
Teen Paint Night - Virtual Event
Fri, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Follow step-by-step directions to create an original piece of art. Signup required.
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain - Virtual Event
Mon, May 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about what Cryptocurrencies are, how they work, and what you could do with them. Sign-up required.
Math Zone - Virtual Event
Mon, May 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1: Have a blast exploring various math concepts by creating, building, solving puzzles, and more. This month's theme is "Outer Space." Kit available beginning May 10. Signup required.
This event is full
Online Privacy & Security - Virtual Event
Tue, May 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn strategies for keeping your digital life safe. Signup required.
Tinley Park Historical Society: A Glimpse of the Past - Virtual Event
Tue, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Tour the town from the comfort of your home and look back at more than 165 years of Tinley Park's rich and interesting history shared by fellow members of the Society. Signup required.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
The Story of Computers - Virtual Event
Wed, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about the fascinating history of computers and discover the stories of the computer scientists who changed the world forever. Signup required.
Draw Me a Picture - Virtual Event
Wed, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3: We will read a story, learn some facts, and draw two transportation pictures. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required through Zoom.Register
WWII Radio Hour - Virtual Event
Fri, May 21, All day
Join us for a trip down memory lane! Featuring favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and more. Signup required. One day prior to the event you will receive an email with a link to the video.
Family Pajamarama - Virtual Event
Fri, May 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): You are invited to our virtual nighttime storytime. Signup is required.
Share-a-Language Storytime: Arabic - Virtual Event
Sat, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Signup required.
Ageless Grace (Brain and Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Mon, May 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. This event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all sessions.Register
No-Cook Club - Virtual Event
Mon, May 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 2-3: Assemble this month's DIY treat: Funfetti Dip, then enjoy your creation as we share a book (or two) and view a related craft. Signup required.
GALE Business Plan Builder - Virtual Event
Tue, May 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to use GALE Business Builder to put together your next business plan. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
'Gravity Falls' Discussion Group - Virtual Event
Tue, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 6-Adult: Each month, we will discuss a set of episodes of this show. Whether you're a first-time viewer or revisiting an old favorite, we'd love to hear what you think! Signup required.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, May 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Register
STEAM Ahead - Virtual Event
Wed, May 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades K-1: Participate in weather STEAM activities. Pick up a related supply kit at the Youth Services desk beginning May 19. Signup required.
Spy vs Spy: Espionage in the Second World War - Virtual Event
Wed, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Services Zoom Room
French Battlefields' Robert Mueller reviews some famous and some little remembered espionage efforts of WWII. Like chess, each move engendered a countermove. Signup required.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth - 23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Viewing & Streaming with Twitch - Virtual Event
Thu, May 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
An overview of how to view Twitch live streams and learn what you need to start streaming your own videos.
Hangman - Virtual Event
Thu, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 4-5: We'll play this classic game, taking turns guessing letters and solving puzzles. Signup required.
This event is full
Teen Game Night: Among Us - Virtual Event
Fri, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Grades 6-12: Back by popular demand! Find out who among the crew is the impostor in this popular cross-platform video game! Read full description carefully. Signup required.
This event is full
Take & Make: Embroidery
Tue, Jun 01, All day
Signup to reserve your craft kit, and start crafting! Signup required.
High School Book Club - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pavilion
Entering grades 9-12: Read and talk about books! Each month we will discuss one book and choose the book for the following month. Signup required. In case of inclement weather, event will be virtual.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Register
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. This event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all sessions.Register
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required. Register
Teen Balcony Gardening - Outdoor Event
Thu, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Entering Grades 9-12: Help decorate our balcony by creating a whimsical garden box in our container boxes. Signup is required. Please sign up for only one time slot.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Teen Balcony Gardening - Outdoor Event
Thu, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Entering Grades 9-12: Help decorate our balcony by creating a whimsical garden box in our container boxes. Signup is required. Please sign up for only one time slot.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Virtual Family Campout - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families: Gather together on Zoom to camp out or in! We will read camping-themed books and complete crafts together. Pick up your kit starting May 27. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Lab - Virtual Event
Fri, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Participate in bug-related STEAM activities. Pick up your kit starting May 28. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain - Virtual Event
Sat, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about what cryptocurrencies are, how they work, and what you could do with them. Signup required.
Waking Up Your Bike for Summer - Pre-recorded Virtual Event
Mon, Jun 07, All day
Learn how to prepare your bike for a safe riding season with basic bicycle maintenance and repairs from bicycle enthusiast Robert Kaplafka. Signup required.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Using Beanstack for Summer Reading - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn all about Beanstack, the app you can use to manage your participation in our annual Summer Reading Challenge. Signup required.
Teen Art Challenge - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Entering Grades 6-12: Put your art skills to the test with these fun, five-minute art challenges. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required. Register
Book Discussion: The Lost and Found Bookshop - Outdoor Event
Wed, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pavilion
Author: Susan Wiggs | Genre: Romance, Family Secrets | Signup required. Event will take place outdoors under the Pavilion; will be relocated indoors in case of inclement weather.
Movie Discussion Group: Can You Ever Forgive Me? - Indoor Event
Wed, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss on June 9. 2018 | R | 106 minutes | Biography, Comedy, Crime
Online Privacy Tools - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Get hands-on experience using tools to keep yourself and important people in your life safe online. Signup required.
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth-2 years with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Signup required.Register
Virtual Visit to the Farm - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Entering Grades K-1: Stories, crafts, and more as we go on a virtual trip to the farm. Pick up your kit starting June 3. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Using Beanstack for Summer Reading - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn all about Beanstack, the app you can use to manage your participation in our annual Summer Reading Challenge. Signup required.
Keep On Rockin' - Outdoor Event
Fri, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
West Lawn
Families: Musician Jeanie B! will have us singing and dancing during this family concert. Signup required; one signup per group. Event will be virtual in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Cut the Cable Cord - Virtual Event
Fri, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.
Teen Paint Night - Virtual Event
Fri, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Entering Grades 6-12: Follow step-by-step directions to create an original piece of art. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Outdoor Event
Sat, Jun 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Pavilion
Be a part of a worldwide phenomenon—come out and knit in public! We'll meet outside the library by the pavilion. Bring a chair, supplies, and a work in progress. Signup required, see full description.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Using Beanstack for Summer Reading - Virtual Event
Mon, Jun 14, 7:30pm - 7:50pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn all about Beanstack, the app you can use to manage your participation in our annual Summer Reading Challenge. Signup required.
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Have a Laugh - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Entering Grades 2-3: Hear a funny story or two, learn tongue twisters, and share your favorite jokes. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Teen Baking - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Entering Grades 6-12: Let's bake chocolate crinkle cookies! Signup required.
Registration opens Sunday, May 16 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required. Register
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Using Beanstack for Summer Reading - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:20pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn all about Beanstack, the app you can use to manage your participation in our annual Summer Reading Challenge. Signup required.
3, 2, 1, Go! - Outdoor Event
Wed, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Fly paper airplanes and launch catapults on our west lawn. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Evening Outdoor Yoga - Outdoor Event
Wed, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Lawn
Get in tune with nature with guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter. Combine yoga poses with breathing awareness to increase strength and range of motion, while relaxing the mind. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs, and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required. Register
Black Music’s Impact on America - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join educational storyteller Linda Gorham on a musical journey as she tells the stories behind the important songs and artists that shaped American music. Signup required.
Double Feature Book Discussion - Outdoor Event
Thu, Jun 17, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Pavilion
'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' Author: Charlie Mackesy Genre: Graphic Novel, Fables | 'If Cats Disappeared from the World' Author: Genki Kawamura Genre: Humor, Japanese Fiction
Family Game Night - Outdoor Event
Fri, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
West Lawn
Families: Try friendly physical challenges with your families, including a water balloon toss! One signup per family required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Father's Day - Virtual Event
Sat, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 3-8 years: Celebrate Father's Day with songs, stories, and a craft for your special person. Register each child separately to ensure a supply kit will be reserved for them. Signup is required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Film Screening: The Long Shadow - Virtual Event
Mon, Jun 21, All day
In honor of Juneteenth, watch this documentary film then join us on June 24 for a live conversation with Director Frances Causey. No signup required.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning - Virtual Event
Mon, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
LinkedIn Learning offers self-paced training to enhance or develop your skill set. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
'Gravity Falls' Discussion Group - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Entering Grades 6-Adult: We will discuss a set of episodes of this show. Whether you're a first-time viewer or revisiting an old favorite, we'd love to hear what you think! Signup required.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required through Zoom. Register
STEAM Ahead - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Entering Grades K-1: Participate in bug-related STEAM activities. Pick up supply kit starting June 16. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth - 2 years with adult(s): Stories, songs and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Signup required through Zoom.Register
Q&A: The Long Shadow - Virtual Event
Thu, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
In honor of Juneteenth, join filmmaker Frances Causey for a live conversation and Q&A to discuss her acclaimed documentary. Signup required.Register
Family Pajamarama - Virtual Event
Fri, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, and songs. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Share-a-Language Storytime: Arabic - Virtual Event
Sat, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Signup required.; a recording will be provided.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
No-Cook Club - Virtual Event
Mon, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Entering Grades 2-3: Assemble this month's DIY treat: Waffle Cone Parfaits, then enjoy your creation as we share a book (or two) and view a related craft. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Online Job Searching - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
In addition to online job searching, this class also covers Microsoft Word for resumes and cover letters. Signup required.
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Composting - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Ellen Phillips from the Cook County Farm Bureau will lead a discussion on the benefits of composting and how you can get started with backyard composting. Signup required.
I Can Do That? - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: You’ve lived in your body all this time; what do you know about it? Test your knowledge of your own body, try challenges, and be impressed with yourself! Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Teen Game Night: Among Us - Virtual Event
Tue, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Entering Grades 6-12: Find out who among the crew is the impostor in this popular mobile and computer game! Read full description carefully. Signup required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 15 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required.Register
The Story of Computers - Virtual Event
Wed, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about the fascinating history of computers and discover the stories of the computer scientists who changed the world forever. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required. Register
Preschool Lab - Virtual Event
Fri, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Participate in summer-themed STEAM activities. Pick up supply kit starting June 25. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
High School Book Club - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pavilion
Entering Grades 9-12: Read and talk about books! Each month we will discuss one book and choose the book for the following month. Signup required. In case of inclement weather, event will be virtual.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required. Register
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
How'd That Happen? - Outdoor Event
Wed, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Ever wonder why mosquitos like to buzz in your ears? We'll use folklore to explain behaviors found in nature. Signup required. Event will be virtual in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Readers Theater
Wed, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Entering Grades 3-5: Sign up to meet in-person for three weeks to practice and play acting games. The performance will be on July 28 on Zoom from your home and will be recorded. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth-2 years with adult(s): Stories, songs and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Signup required.Register
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn about what cryptocurrencies are, how they work, and what you could do with them. Signup required.
Zoom into Outer Space - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Entering Grades K-1: Stories, crafts, and more as we go on a journey to outer space. Pick up your kit starting July 1. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
The Six Wives of Henry VIII - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join living history entertainer Martina Mathisen as she interweaves the tales of six fascinating women in a world of passion, power, and politics. Signup required.
Scribblemonster - Outdoor Event
Fri, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
West Lawn
Families: Jump and jam at a creative play music concert presented by ScribbleMonster! Signup required; one signup per group. In case of inclement weather, event will be virtual.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Navigating Consumer Reports - Virtual Event
Fri, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to get the most from the Consumer Reports database. This class will help you find the right product for you. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Teen Paint Night - Virtual Event
Fri, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Entering Grades 6-12: Follow step-by-step directions to create an original piece of art. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Morningstar Investment Research Center - Virtual Event
Sat, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
An introduction on how to use Morningstar to help you research investment opportunities and build your investment knowledge. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
"Sew" Simple - Virtual Event
Mon, Jul 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Entering Grades 4-8: Learn a few simple stitches and make a pineapple felt magnet. Supply kits will be available to registered participants one week prior to the event. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Online Privacy & Security - Virtual Event
Tue, Jul 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn strategies for keeping your digital life safe. Signup required.
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Teen Writing Workshop - Virtual Event
Tue, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Entering Grades 6-12: Hone your writing skills in this workshop run by Sandburg High School English teacher Mr. Kwak. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required. Register
Book Discussion: The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertso - Outdoor Event
Wed, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pavilion
Genre: True Crime, Biography | Signup required. Event will be held outside under the Pavilion; will be relocated indoors in case of inclement weather.
Readers Theater
Wed, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Entering Grades 3-5: Sign up to meet in-person for three weeks to practice and play acting games. The performance will be on July 28 on Zoom from your home and will be recorded. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Movie Discussion Group - The Elephant Man
Wed, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1st floor – Meeting Room B
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss on July 14. 1980 | PG | 123 minutes | Biography, Drama
Photography Workshop - Outdoor Event
Thu, Jul 15, 9:00am - 11:00am
Pavilion
Learn the basics of operating a DSLR camera and get hands-on experience as we go on a photowalk exploring the library grounds. Signup required.
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs, and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required. Register
Have a Laugh - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Entering Grades 2-3: Hear a funny story or two, learn tongue twisters, and share your favorite jokes. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Researching with Reference Solutions - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 15, 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to find people and business data using Data Axle's Reference Solutions. This online resource was known as Reference USA. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
GALE Business Plan Builder - Virtual Event
Fri, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to use GALE Business Plan Builder to put together your next business plan. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Camp Out Comfort - Virtual Event
Mon, Jul 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Scout leader and outdoor enthusiast Keith Nowakowski will share cooking techniques and recipes, packing suggestions, and camp setup tricks. Signup required.
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Photography Workshop - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pavilion
Learn the basics of operating a DSLR camera and get hands-on experience as we go on a photowalk exploring the library grounds. Signup required.
Teen Baking - Virtual Event
Tue, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Entering Grades 6-12: Let's bake whoopie pies! Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Viewing & Streaming with Twitch - Virtual Event
Tue, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
An overview of how to view Twitch live streams and learn what you need to start streaming your own videos.
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required. Register
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
LinkedIn: Create a Professional Profile - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Enhance your professional presence with a LinkedIn profile. Signup required.
STEAM Ahead - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Entering Grades K-1: Participate in summer-themed STEAM activities. Pick up supply kit starting July 14. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Readers Theater
Wed, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd floor – Youth Services Activity Room
Entering Grades 3-5: Sign up to meet in-person for three weeks to practice and play acting games. The performance will be on July 28 on Zoom from your home and will be recorded. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Evening Outdoor Yoga - Outdoor Event
Wed, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Lawn
Get in tune with nature with guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter. Combine yoga poses with breathing awareness to increase strength and range of motion, while relaxing the mind. Signup required.
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth-2 years with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Signup required.Register
Teen DIY: Hand Lettering - Virtual Event
Fri, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Entering Grades 6-12: Take your handmade cards, signs, and notes to the next level by learning different hand lettering techniques. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Photography Workshop - Outdoor Event
Sat, Jul 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
Pavilion
Learn the basics of operating a DSLR camera and get hands-on experience as we go on a photowalk exploring the library grounds. Signup required.
JobNow from Brainfuse - Virtual Event
Sat, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn how to get live 1-on-1 virtual help with your resume or live interview coaching. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.
Share-a-Language Storytime: Arabic - Virtual Event
Sat, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in diverse languages. Signup required.; a recording will be provided.
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 4-5: Experience new, fun math activities each week, for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose either June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Crazy 8s Math Club - Outdoor Event
Mon, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Experience new, fun math activities each week for 4 weeks. Have a blast learning the math behind exciting activities! Signup required; choose June OR July session.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
No-Cook Club - Virtual Event
Mon, Jul 26, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Entering Grades 2-3: Assemble this month's DIY treat: Summer Sippers, then enjoy your creation as we share a book (or two) and view a related craft. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Password Management - Virtual Event
Tue, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.
'Gravity Falls' Discussion Group - Virtual Event
Tue, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Entering Grades 6-Adult: We will discuss a set of episodes of this show. Whether you're a first-time viewer or revisiting an old favorite, we'd love to hear what you think! Signup required.Register
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. SIgnup required. Register
Readers Theater
Wed, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Entering Grades 3-5: Sign up to meet in-person for three weeks to practice and play acting games. The performance will be on July 28 on Zoom from your home and will be recorded. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Resume Tips & Tricks - Virtual Event
Wed, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services Zoom Room
Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Signup required.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
1st floor – Meeting Room A&B
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Wiggle Worms - Virtual Event
Thu, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): We will read stories, do fingerplays, sing songs, and even move to music! You will also get instructions for a very simple craft. Signup required. Register
Be a Bubbleologist
Thu, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades K-1 with adult(s): Let’s play with bubbles! We’ll try out a couple of recipes, test our ability to blow different shapes, and even make some bubble art. Signup required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Photography Workshop - Outdoor Event
Thu, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pavilion
Learn the basics of operating a DSLR camera and get hands-on experience as we go on a photowalk exploring the library grounds. Signup required.
Family Game Night - Outdoor Event
Fri, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
West Lawn
Families: We'll play rounds of classic BINGO and other fun variations, like OGNIB! One signup per family required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 15 2021 at 12:00am
Family Storytime - Outdoor Event
Tue, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Lawn
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Thursday, July 15 2021 at 12:00am
High School Book Club - Outdoor Event
Tue, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pavilion
Entering Grades 9-12: Read and talk about books! Each month we will discuss one book and choose the book for the following month. Signup required. In case of inclement weather, event will be virtual.
Registration opens Thursday, July 15 2021 at 12:00am
Preschool Stories - Virtual Event
Wed, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required. Register
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Virtual Event
Wed, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach Services Zoom Room
Join us for this fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body. Exercises done in a chair. Signup required.Register
Outdoor Games - Outdoor Event
Wed, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Lawn
Entering Grades 2-3: Join us on the west lawn to play thinking games such as 20 Questions, Pictionary, and 10-Second Rule. Signup required. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Registration opens Thursday, July 15 2021 at 12:00am
Bouncing Babies - Virtual Event
Thu, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages Birth - 2 years with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. Signup required.Register
Bluestem 2022 Trivia - Virtual Event
Thu, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Zoom Room
Entering Grades 3-5: Get ready for Bluestem Trivia by reading the 5 titles listed below. Come prepared to participate in related games and activities. Pick up your kit by July 29. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 15 2021 at 12:00am
Garden to Plate Dining - Virtual Event
Thu, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Chef Susan Maddox as she demonstrates and provides great recipes using food from your garden. Signup required.
Preschool Lab - Virtual Event
Fri, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Participate in ocean-themed STEAM activities. Pick up supply kit starting July 30. Signup required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 15 2021 at 12:00am
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