TINLEY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Lincoln-way North Madrigals

When: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

Costumed Singers, Ladies, and Troubadours will perform a Holiday Concert.

Early Bird Flicks

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

New in Town, starring Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr. (97 minutes, PG)

A big-city consultant is sent to work in a small Minnesota town, where she and the residents gradually warm up to--and learn from --each other.

Email class

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Computer Class Room

Email class shows you how to register for a Gmail (Google mail) account, check your inbox, create an address book, and send and open attachments. Length: 2 hours; Fee: $10

Senior Yoga

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

Gentle non-strenuous chair yoga for seniors 55+

Girls Read

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Young Adult Program Room

Get together with our no-pressure reading club to talk about what you are reading. There will be snacks and activities.

Tinley Tomes

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

Discussion of the book House of Fortune by Margot Livesey

Described as "a detective story of the heart," this ingenious novel explores the contrasting roles of chance and determination in the lives of four characters living in contemporary London.

Downloading Class

When: Friday, November 27, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Computer Class Room

Downloading Class teaches you how to download files and software, how to decompress zip files, and how to install and uninstall the downloaded software. This is a more advanced class for students who are already comfortable with the Internet. Length: Two hours Fee: $10

Family Bingo

When: Friday, November 27, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Tired of shopping already? Bring the family out for a fun and relaxing night of bingo.

Monthly Volunteer Total

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 1:00 PM

Number of volunteers we have had for this month

Computerized Job Searching

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Computer Class Room

Computerized Job Searching teaches you how to look for and apply for jobs online; offers tips for better results in both areas; and teaches you the basics of Microsoft Word 2007 for resumes and cover letters. Length: Two hours Fee: $10

Webkinz World

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Play games and have fun with Webkinz pets. You may bring your favorite Webkinz but it is not required.

Partners in Crime

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

Mystery and suspense thrillers book discussion group. Meets the first Tuesday of the month, except January, July, September. This month's selections: 'State of the Onion' and 'Hail to the Chef' by Julie Hyzy. THIS IS A SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT AND IS SOLD OUT!

Stitch Club

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room A

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. All ages--no registration required.

Caudill Club

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Young Adult Program Room

You are probably reading them anyway, so why not come to our Rebecca Caudill Readers' Club? Pick out your favorite Rebecca Caudill to read and we will discuss them from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Activities will be included. Snacks and pop will be served.

Holidays Around the World by Kidworks

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

Kidworks Theatre Co. brings alive holiday traditions celebrated around the globe. Act out the First Christmas Tree story, play the Channukah Dreidel game, beat the drum in our Kwanzaa ceremony, sing Feliz Navidad, and parade under the dragon in our Chinese New Year Celebration. Loaded with audience participation! Please register each family member attending.

Early Bird Flicks

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

The Lady Eve - Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda (94 min., NR)

A father and daughter team of con artists try to bilk brewery heir Fonda out of his fortune in this Preston Sturges-directed screwball comedy, considered one of the best of the genre.

Secret Gift Workshop Gr.Kdg.-1

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Can you keep a secret? We'll make a special gift for a special someone and wrap it up for the holidays.Each Secret Gift Workshop will make an age appropriate gift. Register for each workshop separately.

Battle of the Comedians

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Young Adult Program Room

Do you have what it takes to be a comedian? Have you always wdreamed of being on the big stage? Test how good your act is as you compete with other comedians. Please turn in jokes for approval by December 1. A panel of celebrity librarians will select the winners based on originality, audience reaction, and stage presence.

Secret Gift Workshop Gr.4-5

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Can you keep a secret? We'll make a special gift for a special someone and wrap it up for the holidays. Each Secret Gift Workshop will make an age appropriate gift. Register for each workshop separately.

Jingle Bell Time

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Jingle all the way for stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Senior Yoga

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

Gentle, non-strenuous chair yoga for seniors 55+.

Secret Gift Workshop 3-5 years

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Can you keep a secret? We'll make a special gift for a special someone and wrap it up for the holidays. Each Secret Gift Workshop will make an age appropriate gift. Register for each separately.

Family Pajamarama

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Children and their parents are invited to our nighttime storytime. Snacks will be served. Kids may come dressed for bedtime.

Girls Read

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Young Adult Program Room

We want to know what YOU are reading! This great program meets throughout the year to talk about books and munch on snacks and chocolate.

Early Bird Flicks

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

Elf - Will Farrell, Bob Newhart (97 mins., PG)

Get in the holiday mood with this funny and touching movie about a human being (Farrell) adopted by Christmas elves who returns to the real world to search for his parents.

Secret Gift Workshop Gr.2-3

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Can you keep a secret? We'll make a special gift for a special someone and wrap it up for the holidays. Each Secret Gift Workshop will make an age appropriate gift. Register for each workshop separately.

Joker's Wild

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room A

Carn and board games. Amusement only--NO GAMBLING PERMITTED. No registration required.

YAC

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

The Youth Advisory Coundil is like student council for the library. Members help plan what teens do at the library. The best part is that anyone can join! Drop by a meeting and see what we are about! Snacks will be served as well. Anyone who joins by 12/15 will be eligible to attend the winter lock-in on 1/22.

Cafe Ole

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Young Adult Program Room

After YAC, stay for our world famous teen coffee house, where we usually drink hot cocoa and sometimes lemonade, but never coffee! Anything can happen at Cafe Ole. In the past we have played games, made crafts, and watched the library's very own improv group, quispiam plene diversus. Everyone is welcome and there is no registration!

Stitch Club

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room A

Open to anyone who wants to meet, mingle, and share tips on needlecraft projects. All ages--no registration required.

Family Movie Night

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room A&B

The whole family is invited to movie night! We will be showing Santa Buddies. Snacks will be served and we'll supply juice boxes for the children or you may bring your own covered drink.