Mah Jongg Club

Bluestem Book Club - Boardwalk Babies by Marissa Moss

Thu, Jan 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2025 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.

Registration is now closed

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Jan 04, All day

Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Sat, Jan 04, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.

Mon, Jan 06, All day

Families with children ages 3-8: Sign up for a movie subscription bag with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Snow and Winter. One signup per family, begins Dec 15. Pickup begins Jan 6.

This event is full

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Mon, Jan 06, All day

Families with children ages 9-12: Sign up for a movie subscription bag with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Snow and Winter. One signup per family, begins Dec 15. Pickup begins Jan 6.

This event is full

Creativebug: Learn Crafting Projects Step-by-Step

Mon, Jan 06, All day

Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Sign up to receive a link every Monday morning for a weekly storytime recording. Watch the recording any time during the week.

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to use Creativebug to discover professionally-curated arts and crafts projects including videos and step-by-step guides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. No instructor will be available on January 7. Drop-in event.

Cut the Cable Cord

Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Teen Cross Stitch

Tue, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Learn how to cross stitch! Each participant will receive a small kit and instruction in the art of cross stitch. Light refreshments served. Signup required.

This event is full

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Wed, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Memoir | Led by: Terry | Drop-in event

Movie Discussion Group - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 1975 | PG | 91 minutes | Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy| Drop-in event

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Chair Yoga

Thu, Jan 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup is required and begins on December 15.

Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Illinois Libraries Present: Steve Dolinsky - Virtual Event

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

Join us virtually with Steve Dolinsky, Food Guy reporter at NBC 5, to dish on his new book about the styles, locales, and people that make Chicago a prime destination for pizza. Signup required.

Friday Films: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:45pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Friday Films: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:45pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Family Movie Night - Moana

Fri, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Come to the library and spend some quality time with your family for a movie night! A snack and drink will be provided. No signup required.

Arabic Storytime

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.

Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn to digitize your 8 mm, Super 8, or 16 mm reel-to-reel films. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Jan 13, All day

Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Sign up to receive a link every Monday morning for a weekly storytime recording. Watch the recording any time during the week.

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on December 15.

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.

Introduction to Google Apps

Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.

Preschool Lab - Winter Fun

Mon, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Join us for science-based activities on a fascinating theme: Winter Fun! Signup required.

This event is full

Wiggleworms

Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Signup required.

Introduction to Android Devices

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Using Macronutrients to Plan Your Menu

Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to use carbohydrates, fat, and protein to help battle cravings, boost the immune system, and fuel energy levels. Presented by Health & Wellness Coach Morgan Fedro. Signup required.

Youth Advisory Council - YAC

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.

Cafe Ole

Tue, Jan 14, 7:05pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies, sip on a hot or cold drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Signup required.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Digitize It: Photos and Slides

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Learn to digitize your photos and slides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Evening Yoga

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Through guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter, combine gentle yoga poses with breathing awareness to relax the mind. Bring a yoga mat and a firm blanket. Signup required, begins on December 15.

Cook Along from Home with Kristyn Slick: Vegan Comfort Food

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Warm up your winter with hearty dishes made without animal products. Sign up to attend online, or watch the recording later. Recipes, ingredient list, and Zoom link will be emailed 2 weeks prior.

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Magical Realism | Led by: Jenn | Drop-in event

Fri, Jan 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.

Diggin' Illinois

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

In this lecture and hands-on presentation, explore the state's fascinating archaeological record that spans some 13,000 years. Presented by anthropological archaeologist Dale Simpson. Signup required.

Morningstar: Research Stocks with Confidence

Mon, Jan 20, All day

Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Sign up to receive a link every Monday morning for a weekly storytime recording. Watch the recording any time during the week.

Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

An introduction on how to use Morningstar to help you research investment opportunities and build your investment knowledge. Signup required.

Guess Who? Mystery Animals

Mon, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.

Stage-a-Scene

Mon, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 3-5: Enjoy some light improv and fun acting games. Signup required.

This event is full

Mon, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades K-2: Discover our "Mystery Animal" through a series of clues that we uncover. Bring your best detective skills and be ready to listen, move, and create. Signup required.

This event is full

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Ancestry.com Library Edition: Research Your Family History

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. No instructor will be available on January 21. Drop-in event.

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Start your genealogy research with the library's edition of the popular database. Signup required.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Introduction to Apple Devices

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bring your iPhone or iPad to learn more about Apple's mobile devices. Signup required.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B,Board Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Word Basics

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

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

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Illinois Libraries Present: Michelle Buteau - Virtual Event

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

Join comedian, actress, and podcast host Michelle Buteau for a virtual conversation on love and laughter. Signup required.

Create a Professional Profile with LinkedIn

Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Teen Digital Art

Fri, Jan 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Learn how to create digital works of art with a stylus and an iPad on the ProCreate app. Signup required.

This event is full

Supported Storytime

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): A visual schedule and sensory supports will be available in this adaptive storytime. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Signup required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge - Ages 18+

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Face off against others to complete the same puzzle. Teams of 4 will be formed the day of the event. Tinley Park cardholder signup begins Dec 15. If space allows, others may sign up beginning Jan 7.

Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI

Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology innovations and how AI can influence various aspects of our lives and industries. Signup required.

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Jan 27, All day

Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Sign up to receive a link every Monday morning for a weekly storytime recording. Watch the recording any time during the week.

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on December 15.

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.

League of Aspiring Writers

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. Drop-in event.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Memory Cafe

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with their care partners. Includes fun and creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.

Resume Tips and Tricks

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn techniques to help your resume get seen by a human. Signup required.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Chicago True Stories of the 1920s - Virtual Event

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Fun With Puppets

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Design your own mini theater and have fun with some finger puppets. Signup required.

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Martina Mathisen portrays a flapper named Flora, telling us how fashion, crime, and prohibition shaped the decade of the century. Attend online or watch recording later. Signup required.

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Self-Expression Through Movement

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Embrace joy, release stress, and have fun! Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will guide you through creative movements with focus on flow of body and breath. Bring a mat or towel. Signup begins on December 15.

The Floor is Lava

Fri, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades K-2: Play along as the library turns into a lava jumping adventure! Players must imagine that the floor is molten hot lava while jumping across foam game pieces! Signup required.

This event is full

Draw with Numbers

Fri, Jan 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 3-5: Transform printed numbers into animals as you work on your drawing skills. Signup required.

Bookmark Contest

Sat, Feb 01, All day

Grades K-12: Decorate a reading-themed bookmark for a chance to win a prize! Winning bookmarks will be displayed at the library.

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Feb 01, All day

Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.

Storytime at Tinley Park Historical Society - Offsite Event

Sat, Feb 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.

Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Families: Join us for a storytime and an opportunity to learn about the beginnings of our very own community, Tinley Park! Located at Tinley Park Historical Society, 6727 174th St. No signup required.

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Mon, Feb 03, All day

Families with children ages 3-8: Sign up for a movie subscription bag with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Friendship. One signup per family, begins Jan 15. Pickup begins Feb 3.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Mon, Feb 03, All day

Families with children ages 9-12: Sign up for a movie subscription bag with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Friendship. One signup per family, begins Jan 15. Pickup begins Feb 3.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Introduction to Google Apps

Mon, Feb 03, All day

Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Sign up to receive a link every Monday morning for a weekly storytime recording. Watch the recording any time during the week.

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

One Night Ultimate Game Night

Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Explore the universe of One Night Ultimate Games. Can you spot the secret werewolf, alien, or supervillain? Light refreshments served. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Illinois Libraries Present: James McBride - Virtual Event

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for a virtual interview with bestselling author James McBride. Explore his literary journey and the themes of race, identity, and resilience that resonate throughout his work. Signup required.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Book Discussion - American Sirens by Kevin Hazzard

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: History | Led by: Kate | Drop-in event

Chicago's Haunted Bars and Pubs @ Banging Gavel Brews - Offsite Event

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Banquet Room

Join us at The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews, as local paranormal expert Bob Trzeciak shares stories of supernatural sightings at nightspots in and around Chicago. Ages 21+. Signup required.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Bluestem Book Club - King of the Ice by Kelly Starling Lyons

Thu, Feb 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2025 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.

Introduction to Windows 11

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's Windows 11. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Cut the Cable Cord

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Fri, Feb 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Friday, February 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.

Abraham Lincoln @ Tinley Park Historical Society - Offsite Event

Fri, Feb 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.

Preschool Fair

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Drop in to meet representatives from local preschools to help you find the right experience for your child. No signup required.

Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

In this portrayal, Abraham Lincoln discusses the twelve turbulent years from 1854 to 1865 which nearly destroyed our young nation but instead resulted in a "new birth of freedom." Signup required.

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Feb 10, All day

Ages 3-5 years with adult(s): Sign up to receive a link every Monday morning for a weekly storytime recording. Watch the recording any time during the week.

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on January 15.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.

Valentine's Day Crafts

Mon, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Grades K-2: Love is in the air! Join us in making a Valentine's Day decoration as well as a card for that special someone! Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

How to Read eMagazines

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eMagazines on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Offsite Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Housing & Home Care Options for Older Adults @ Senior Center - Offsite Event

Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Home specialist Mark Levy discusses housing, care options, and financial considerations when planning for yourself or a loved one. In partnership with Pathlights. At TP Senior Center. Signup required.

Youth Advisory Council - YAC

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Cafe Ole

Tue, Feb 11, 7:05pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies, sip on a hot or cold drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Wed, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Dystopian | Led by: Dominique | Drop-in event

Cook Along From Home with Kristyn Slick: Chocolate Workshop

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Learn to temper chocolate, make ganache and craft enchanting desserts. Sign up to attend online, or watch the recording later. Recipes, ingredient list, and Zoom link will be emailed 2 weeks prior.

Movie Discussion Group - One Night in Miami...

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 2020 | R | 114 minutes | Drama | Drop-in event

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Chair Yoga

Thu, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Instructor Kathy Ruiter will guide you in gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises and meditation. Signup is required and begins on January 15.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Emancipation to Inauguration: Chicago's Black Experience

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Join historian Clarence Goodman as he delves into the rich, nuanced, and profound history of Black Chicagoans throughout the years. Signup required.

Friday Films: Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:12pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Friday Films: Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:12pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Arabic Storytime

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.

Introduction to Android Devices

Mon, Feb 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.

Mon, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Game On! - Card Games

Mon, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 3-5: Learn how to play the card game Speed. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Bubbly Ballerinas

Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Calling all budding ballerinas! Twirl and whirl your way through this program as we dance, create a craft, and more! Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Introduction to Apple Devices

Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Bring your iPhone or iPad to learn more about Apple's mobile devices. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Create with Me

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Your child and their favorite adult will create a keepsake art project. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Pinocchio: A Story of Art, Folklore, and Myth

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Art educator Brandon Johnson discusses the moral lessons and enduring legacy of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who yearns to become a real boy. Signup required.

Evening Yoga

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Through guided instruction from Kathy Ruiter, combine gentle yoga poses with breathing awareness to relax the mind. Bring a yoga mat and a firm blanket. Signup required, begins on January 15.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Illinois Libraries Present: Amy Tan - Virtual

Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for a virtual interview with bestselling author Amy Tan. Amy will discuss her latest work and share insights into the inspirations behind her unforgettable characters. Signup required

Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

Thu, Feb 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. Supplies not provided. Drop-in event.

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Romantic Comedy | Led by: Cindy | Drop-in event

Cancelled

Excel Basics

Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.

Excel Basics

Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Family Activity Night - Cosmic Bingo

Fri, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

New date Friday, February 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Families: Come to the library to spend some quality time together! Join us for a fun night of glow-in-the-dark bingo. No signup required.

Family Activity Night - Cosmic Bingo

Fri, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Come to the library to spend some quality time together! Join us for a fun night of glow-in-the-dark bingo. No signup required.

Supported Storytime

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): A visual schedule and sensory supports will be available in this adaptive storytime. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology innovations and how AI can influence various aspects of our lives and industries. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend In Person

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative, and playful chair exercise program. Signup required for each in-person session. Signup for this session begins on January 15.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

Work out your brain as well as your body in this fun, creative and playful chair exercise program. This virtual event is part of a series. Signup registers you for all virtual sessions.

League of Aspiring Writers

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Players of all skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach those new to the game. Drop-in event.

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Connect with other local writers who are eager to improve their craft and help you improve yours. Drop-in event.

Memory Cafe

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with their care partners. Includes fun and creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.

Digitize It: VHS Tapes

Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

How to Use eAudiobooks and eBooks

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to remotely access the library's collection of eAudiobooks and eBooks on your favorite devices. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Movin' and Groovin' Indoors

Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-3 years with adult(s): Kids will engage with interactive stories and move to upbeat rhythms. No signup required.

Inspiration Room

Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades K-2: Discover, learn, and create, all while having fun! Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

DIY Electro Dough

Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Grades 3-5: Create and bring your own Electro Dough animals or creatures to life with LED eyes, buzzing bodies, and silly switches. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Digitize It: Vinyl Records

Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn to digitize your vinyl records and cassette tapes using our conversion station. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Self-Expression Through Movement

Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Embrace joy, release stress, and have fun! Elaine Gotfryd Noonan will guide you through creative movements with focus on flow of body and breath. Bring a mat or towel. Signup begins on January 15.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

PowerPoint Basics

Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

"Sew" Simple

Fri, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Choose from two seasonal projects as you visit with other sewers. All supplies provided. Signup required.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 12:00am

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Mar 01, All day

Discarded library magazines are available for free on the first Saturday of the month.

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Sat, Mar 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.

Mon, Mar 03, All day

Families with children ages 9-12: Sign up for a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Female Main Characters. One signup per family. Pickup begins March 3.

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Mon, Mar 03, All day

Families with children ages 3-8: Sign up for a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Female Main Characters. One signup per family. Pickup begins March 3.

Cut the Cable Cord

Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Create Professional Presentations with Canva

Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to use the free graphic design tool Canva to create presentations for school or work.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Introduction to Apple Devices

Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Bring your iPhone or iPad to learn more about Apple's mobile devices. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Bluestem Book Club - The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds

Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Grades 3-5: Each month, we'll discuss a different nominee from the 2025 Bluestem Readers' Choice List while enjoying a snack. We'll conclude with fun activities! Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Family Activity Night - Kahoot!

Fri, Mar 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Be the first to answer family-friendly trivia while playing Kahoot!, the game where speed counts! Ideal for families with children ages 5 and up. No signup required.

Bilingual Storytime - Spanish/English

Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy stories and songs in both Spanish and English. No signup required. Disfruten de cuentos y canciones para niños en español e inglés. No es necesario registrarse.

Creativebug: Learn Crafting Projects Step-by-Step

Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Mar10 Day

Mon, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades K-2: Here we go! Lets celebrate all things Mario with some games and crafts! Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Greyt Readers

Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 6:30 and 6:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Greyt Readers

Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7 and 7:15 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Greyt Readers

Mon, Mar 10, 7:30pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Grades K-5: Readers practice their developing skills out loud to a greyhound dog for up to 15 minutes. Start times at 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Further details on library event calendar. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Introduction to Windows 11

Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Familiarize yourself with Microsoft's Windows 11. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Youth Advisory Council - YAC

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Help plan teen programs at the library. Pizza and pop are served. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Cafe Ole

Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Hang out with your friends, eat cookies, sip on a hot or cold drink, and enjoy a different activity each time. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Too Good to Be Missed Book Group - Circe by Madeline Miller

Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Wed, Mar 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Mythology, Historical | Led by: Megan | Drop-in event

Movie Discussion Group - Suffragette

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 2015 | PG-13 | 106 minutes | History, Drama | Drop-in event

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Digitize It: Photos and Slides

Fri, Mar 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conversion Station

Learn to digitize your photos and slides. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Blackbird Academy Presents: Traditional Irish Dance

Fri, Mar 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

All Ages: In celebration of Irish American Heritage Month join us for a performance by Blackbird Academy. Students will display the excitement and footwork of this Irish tradition. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Arabic Storytime

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.

Introduction to Google Apps

Mon, Mar 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Drop by for a 30-minute storytime at Krema Coffee in the Oak Park Ave Train Station from 10:15-10:45 am, and visit the Bookmobile to pick up a craft kit between 10-11 am. No signup required.

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to use various Google apps on your smartphone. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Excel: Basics

Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Historical, Mystery | Led by: Jenn | Drop-in event

Excel: Intermediate

Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn to format and arrange data to improve the functionality and analysis of your dataset. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

Fri, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Participate in stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and songs. No signup required.

Supported Storytime

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): A visual schedule and sensory supports will be available in this adaptive storytime. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

PowerPoint: Basics

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Memory Cafe

Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

A comfortable social gathering for people living with dementia to attend with their care partners. Includes fun and creative engagement activities, music, and refreshments. Signup required.

Digitize It: VHS Tapes

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn to digitize your VHS tapes. Signup required, open to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders only.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Videogame Club

Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 4-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Whodunits Present - The Case of the Missing Baseball

Tue, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 4-8: Use your best detective skills to interrogate the suspects and find out "whodunit" during this interactive performance. Signup required.

Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Excel: Advanced

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn advanced level Excel skills. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Board Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages Birth-23 months with adult(s): Stories, songs, and rhymes for caregiver and child to share. No signup required.

Deepfake: ChatGPT and AI

Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology innovations and how AI can influence various aspects of our lives and industries. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Join us each week for themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Location: Orland Hills Community Center 16553 S. Haven Avenue. No signup required.

National Craft Month Drop-In

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 3-8 with adult(s): Let's Celebrate National Craft Month together! Drop in anytime during the hour to create something unique.

Introduction to Android Devices

Fri, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Bring your phone or tablet to learn what makes Android unique. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Game Night

Fri, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 6-12: Learn how to play the fast-paced card game, Sushi Go! Novices and experts welcome. Signup required.

Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 12:00am

Information Literacy in the Age of AI and Social Media

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn how to identify misinformation and content created by AI on social media. Signup required.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 9:00am

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Indy Room

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. No signup required.

Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 2-5 years with adult(s): Join us for stories, activities, and a craft. No signup required.