Bluestem Book Club

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

Rescheduled

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

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

New date Wednesday, March 12, 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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Online Preschool Stories - Recorded Virtual Event

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.

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

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

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.

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 prior to event.

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.

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.

Let's Celebrate Black History Month!

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Stop in to celebrate Black History Month with us as we create a memorable craft! Child must be present with an adult; one craft per child. While supplies last. No signup required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

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

Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - The Fort by Gordon Korman

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, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grades 6-8: Participants read a title from the Caudill 2025 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. Offsite location, see long description for details. Signup required.

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

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to Use eAudiobooks and eBooks

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A

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.

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.

This event is full

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

Rescheduled

DIY Electro Dough

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

New date Wednesday, March 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

This event is full

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Mar 01, All day

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

Barbara Walters Portrayal at TP Performing Arts Center - Offsite Event

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.

Sat, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Storyteller Jenny Riddle reveals intimate details about Barbara Walters, the first woman co-anchor on prime time news and the most celebrated interviewer in TV history. Signup required, offsite event.

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Mon, Mar 03, All day

Families with children ages 9-12: Get a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Female Main Characters. One signup per family, begins Feb 15. Pickup begins Mar 3.

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

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Mon, Mar 03, All day

Families with children ages 3-8: Get a movie subscription box with a new theme each month! This month is focused on Female Main Characters. One signup per family, begins Feb 15. Pickup begins Mar 3.

This event is full

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, 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, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

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

llinois Libraries Present: Coralie Adam - Virtual Event

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

Aerospace Engineer Coralie Adam will give an inside look at the space industry! Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science & Director of the Dome Planetarium, will join her in conversation. Signup required.

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.

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.

Apple Devices: Basics

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Familiarize yourself with the basic features of your iPad or iPhone. Signup required.

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.

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

Thu, Mar 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, 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

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.

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

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

Mon, Mar 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 February 15.

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

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Mar 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.

Mar10 Day

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

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

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

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

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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

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.

Wits Workout for Older Adults

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for fun brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Made possible through a grant from Age Options. 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.

Senior Medicare Patrol

Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Learn how you can prevent, detect, and report potential Medicare fraud, followed by a game of bingo. Presented by Age Options in partnership with Pathlights. Signup required.

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A

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

DIY Electro Dough

Wed, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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.

This event is full

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

Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

This event is full

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.

Chair Yoga

Thu, Mar 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 February 15.

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

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.

Friday Films: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Friday Films: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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.

Tue, Mar 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.

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.

Understanding Caregiver Stress & Self-Care Strategies

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.

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

1st floor - Meeting Room B

Kandis Draw of the Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation will discuss the physical, emotional, and financial stressors caregivers may face. Presented in partnership with Pathlights. Signup required.

Evening Yoga

Wed, Mar 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 February 15.

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

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.

Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat

Thu, Mar 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, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grades 6-8: Participants read a title from the Caudill 2025 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. Offsite location, see long description for details. Signup required.

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

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

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

ILP: 9to5: The Story of a Movement - Virtual Screening

Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 11:59pm

Watch the documentary film from the comfort of your home! View from March 21-23 only. Signup required to receive email with a special link to view the recording.

ILP: 9to5: The Story of a Movement - Virtual Screening

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.

Sat, Mar 22, All day

Watch the documentary film from the comfort of your home! View from March 21-23 only. Signup required to receive email with a special link to view the recording.

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

ILP: 9to5: The Story of a Movement - Virtual Screening

Sun, Mar 23, All day

Watch the documentary film from the comfort of your home! View from March 21-23 only. Signup required to receive email with a special link to view the recording.

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

Mon, Mar 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 February 15.

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

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Mar 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.

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

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

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 3-5: 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.

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

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

Nostalgic Roseland

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Reminisce as historian Dan Bovino presents pictures and stories of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Signup required, attend in person or view recording.

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.

Self-Expression Through Movement

Thu, Mar 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 February 15.

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

National Craft Month Drop-In

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Teen Game Night - Sushi Go!

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

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

Seed Starting 101

Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

In this hands-on demonstration and lecture, Horticulturalist Nina Koziol will teach you how to start seeds indoors and transplant seedlings into the garden. Signup required, Ages 18+.

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

Songs of Yesterday

Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Singer Ray Loffredi will entertain you with hits from the 1960s through the 1990s from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Jackson Brown, and more. Signup required.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

Mon, Mar 31, 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.

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.

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

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.

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Thu, Apr 03, 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 - Caves by Nell Cross Beckerman

Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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, March 15 2025 at 12:00am

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

Family Activity Night - Jeopardy

Fri, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Come to the library to spend some quality time together! Join us to play Jeopardy! Ideal for families with children ages 5 and up. No signup required.

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, Apr 05, All day

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

Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films

Sat, Apr 05, 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.

Sat, Apr 05, 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.

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

How to Use eAudiobooks and eBooks

Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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 Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Mon, Apr 07, 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 Animals. One signup per family, begins Mar 15. Pickup begins Apr 7.

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

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Mon, Apr 07, 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 Animals. One signup per family, begins Mar 15. Pickup begins Apr 7.

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

Introduction to Google Apps

Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

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

Poetry Open Mic Night

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Get inspired by an evening of live poetry. Sit back and enjoy readings of original poems by local writers or share your own creative work. Signup required, ages 18+.

Morning Stories @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Off site Event

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Wits Workout for Older Adults

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Join us for fun brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Made possible through a grant from Age Options. Signup required.

Ancestry.com Library Edition: Research Your Family History

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

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

Patron Appreciation Day

Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

We appreciate you! Stop by the library between 9 am-12 pm or 3-6 pm for free coffee and a delicious treat. Look for hidden items in the Bookmobile to win a prize!

Wed, Apr 09, 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 - Long Bright River by Liz Moore

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Mystery, Thriller | Led by: Rosemarie | Drop-in event

Patron Appreciation Day

Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Lobby

We appreciate you! Stop by the library between 9 am-12 pm or 3-6 pm for free coffee and a delicious treat. Look for hidden items in the Bookmobile to win a prize!

How to Read eMagazines

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

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 Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am

Movie Discussion Group - The Goonies

Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Watch at home and come to the library to discuss. 1985 | PG | 114 minutes | Adventure, Comedy | Drop-in event

Evening Storytime @ Orland Hills Community Center - Offsite Event

Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 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 March 15.

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

Thu, Apr 10, 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: Alexis Nikole Nelson - Virtual

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

Join Alexis Nikole Nelson virtually to learn about the art of foraging. Natalie Evans, a wild edible foods instructor, will join in the conversation. Signup required.

Interview Essentials: Strategies for Standing Out

Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn tips to help you succeed at your next job interview. Signup required.

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

Murder Mystery - After Hours Event

Fri, Apr 11, 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.

Arabic Storytime

Sat, Apr 12, 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.

Sat, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

As the evening unfolds, clues will emerge and secrets will be revealed. Will you solve the mystery before the night ends? Led by actor Duffy Hudson. Doors open 5:45 pm. Signup required, ages 18+.

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

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

Mon, Apr 14, 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 March 15.

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

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Apr 14, 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.

Mon, Apr 14, 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, March 15 2025 at 12:00am

"Sew" Simple - Grades 6-12

Mon, Apr 14, 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, March 15 2025 at 12:00am

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

2nd floor - Young Adult Program Room

Grades 6-12: Learn a few simple stitches and create your own felt turtle. All supplies provided. Signup required.

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

Mon, Apr 14, 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, March 15 2025 at 12:00am

Digitize It: Vinyl Records

Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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 Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am

Youth Advisory Council - YAC

Tue, Apr 15, 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, March 15 2025 at 12:00am

Cafe Ole

Tue, Apr 15, 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 Tuesday, March 4 2025 at 12:00am

PowerPoint: Basics

Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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, March 15 2025 at 9:00am

Celebrate Spring!

Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Jump into spring with some seasonal crafts. Signup required.

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

Evening Yoga

Wed, Apr 16, 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 March 15.

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

Thu, Apr 17, 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.

Caudill Book Club Offsite Event - Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs

Thu, Apr 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 Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grades 6-8: Participants read a title from the Caudill 2025 Young Readers' Book Award nominee list each month. Offsite location, see long description for details. Signup required.

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

Out of the Ordinary Book Group - Liar, Dreamer, Thief by Maria Dong

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A

Genre: Thriller, Suspense | Led by: Cindy | Drop-in event

Friday Films: Wicked (2024)

Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:45pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Supported Storytime

Sat, Apr 19, 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, March 15 2025 at 12:00am

Cut the Cable Cord

Sat, Apr 19, 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 Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am

Book Discussion - Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry

Mon, Apr 21, 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.

Memory Cafe

Tue, Apr 22, 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.

Videogame Club

Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 3-5: Play a variety of video games on the library's Nintendo Switches. Signup required.

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

Word: Basics

Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

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

Wed, Apr 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A

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

Crafty Creations

Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades K-2: Join us for a fun craft activity: making friendship bracelets! Signup required.

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Board Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

STEAMers at Work

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Ages 4-5 years with adult(s): Join us for play-based activities for our little scientists. Signup required.

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

Password Management

Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn to create and store secure passwords. Signup required.

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

How to Read eNewspapers

Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

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

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

Self-Expression Through Movement

Thu, Apr 24, 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 March 15.

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

Plant the Seed: Introduction to Strings

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 2-6 with adult(s): Join us for a hands-on introductory course to playing the violin with the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra. Signup required.

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

Special K in Concert

Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Vocalist, keyboardist, and guitar player Kevin Kennedy will play favorites from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Signup required, begins March 15.

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

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

Mon, Apr 28, 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 March 15.

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

Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) - Attend Virtually

Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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.

Traditional Middle Eastern Embroidery & Tea

Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn the history of this craft over a cup of tea with an opportunity to create your own piece. Tinley Park cardholder signup begins Mar 15. If space allows, others may sign up beginning Apr 1.

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

Introduction to Cloud Storage

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Learn the benefits and drawbacks of cloud storage. Informational, no individual technology support provided. Signup required.

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

Movin' and Groovin' Indoors

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

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.

Apple Devices: Basics

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

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Familiarize yourself with the basic features of your iPad or iPhone. Signup required.

Thu, May 01, 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.

Bluestem Book Club - Best of 2025

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

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

Thu, May 01, 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 opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am

PowerPoint: Basics

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

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

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

Family Activity Night - Family Feud

Fri, May 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Come to the library to spend some quality time together! Join us to play a friendly came of Family Feud. No signup required.

Magazine Giveaway

Sat, May 03, All day

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

Community Shredding Event

Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 11:00am

Drive up and have your sensitive papers and documents shredded on site. A max of two standard-sized paper boxes is allowed per vehicle. At 80th Ave Train Station - North lot. No signup required.

Guinea Pig & Bunny Information and Adoption Event - Presented by The Moon Dog Farm

Sat, May 03, 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.

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Families: Celebrate National Pet Month with an info session about guinea pigs at 11:00 am and rabbits at 11:30 am. Animal interaction and adoption opportunities directly following. No signup required.

Digitize It: VHS Tapes

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

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

ILP: Dan Santat (Youth Program) - Virtual Event

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us virtually for an afternoon of art and adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Signup required.

May the 4th! Star Wars Day

Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

1st floor - Meeting Room A&B

Grades 3-5: Let's celebrate all things Star Wars! Design a droid, play Star Wars BINGO, and test your knowledge with some Star Wars trivia! Signup required.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 9-12

Mon, May 05, 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 Sports. One signup per family, begins Apr 15. Pickup begins May 5.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am

Family Movie Subscription Bag - Children Ages 3-8

Mon, May 05, 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 Sports. One signup per family, beings Apr 15. Pickup begins May 5.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 12:00am

Morningstar: Research Stocks with Confidence

Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

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

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

Photoshop Basics

Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Learn to enhance your photos with Adobe Photoshop. Signup required.

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

GALE Legal Forms: Access Legal Resources

Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

1st floor - Computer Classroom

Learn how to access legal forms and other resources using the GALE Legal Forms database. Signup required.

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