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Winter Newsletter 2015/2016 December–February

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General Thank you to our donors . . . 2-3 William and Ruth Gibson, Carol Jardine, Mr. & Mrs. Pringle, Mr. & Mrs. Neal Ruggie Friends 4 Adults 5 Computer Classes 6-7

Ongoing Adult Programs 8-9 Book Discussions 10 Teen 11

Families & Kids Star Wars Week 12-14 December 4-12 Bookmobile Become one with the Force and join us for a week of galactic good fun! 15 Suitable for Jedis of all ages, our Star Wars-themed activities and programs offer something for every fan. Sign up for a lightsaber training class or take a General selfie with Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, or R2-D2 and C-3PO and we’ll 16 post your photo on our website. Vote for your favorite character or complete “The Kessel Run in 12 Parsecs” treasure hunt and you might win a prize. For 7851 Timber Dr. adult Star Wars trivia buffs, try our new Mix It Up program, “Let the Wookie Win,” Tinley Park IL 60477 with details on page 9. Look for the lightsaber icon throughout our newsletter to 708.532.0160 read about all the exciting Star Wars-themed programs you may attend. tplibrary.org [email protected]

New Year, New Local Author Collection We’re excited to announce that beginning in January 2016 we are unveiling our new local author section comprising fiction and nonfiction adult books written by authors from Tinley Park and neighboring communities. Check out this new collection located behind the Adult Reference Desk on our Main Level.

Monday – Friday Oscar Fever Contest 9 am–9 pm Attention film buffs! Don’t miss this chance to use your expert movie knowledge (or make some really Saturday good guesses) to predict who will bring home Oscar 9 am–5 pm gold at the upcoming 2016 Academy Awards. Sunday Our annual contest begins Monday, February 1 and noon–5 pm ends on Saturday, February 27 at 5 pm. Ballots and additional details available in the library and on our Closed: website closer to the event. Thursday, December 24 Friday, December 25 Thursday, December 31 Friday, January 1 Your Path to Discovery | 3

* * * N E W * * * N E W * * * N E W * * * In Remembrance… As 2015 draws to a close, we commemorate these recently deceased authors whose words challenged, entertained, or amused us.

mix it up M. H. Abrams, literary historian Hugh Ambrose, historian

Mix It Up Michael Blake, best known for Dances with Wolves Second Thursday of the month beginning at 7 pm Marcia Brown, children’s author We’re taking it out of the library and hosting Jackie Collins, Hollywood novelist new and relatable programs for millennials at Parmesans Station (the restaurant/bar located Ellen Conford, children’s author in the 80th Avenue Metra Train Station). Meet up with your friends, grab a drink and some food if Stanley Cutler, Watergate historian you want, and hang around for some fun. E. L. Doctorow, literary novelist Program details on page 5. Ivan Doig, novelist of the American West Peter Gay, intellectual historian Technology Roundup 3.0: Dreaming, Making, Inspiring Günter Grass, satirical German novelist Saturday, February 20 from 11 am-4 pm Philip Levine, poet Don’t waste your precious time trying to figure Henning Mankell, crime novelist out that tricky technology! Get answers to your questions at our 3rd annual technology open house. Colleen McCullough, Australian novelist First up at 11 am, see a 3D printing demonstration Terry Pratchett, fantasy writer by Don Brozek from Southworks MakerLab Network. Ruth Rendell, crime novelist From noon-4 pm, get one-on-one assistance from our knowledgeable library staff, as well as Ann Rule, true crime writer representatives from Barnes & Noble and Best Buy. James Salter, literary novelist Throughout the afternoon, we are offering tours of our new digital media creation station and our new William Zinsser, journalist & essayist analog to digital conversion center. Get the details in January on our website or stop by for a brochure. Let Your Imagination Run Wild! Your library will soon offer state-of-the-art software and equipment to film a movie, record a song, create a podcast, build a website, and much more. Not only can you access great content at the library, but we will be a place where you can create your own! Stay in touch with us to learn exactly when in early 2016 you can take advantage of the new creation station to enhance your business, your homework, or your hobby! Self-Service Digital Preservation Do you have old VHS tapes and LP records in collecting dust in your attic? Let’s put them to work. In early 2016, visit our new conversion center for access to tools that convert your old media to modern digital formats. Whether you have old photos, documents, VHS tapes, LP records, even slides or negatives, they can all be converted, preserved digitally, and easily shared with your family and friends. 4 | Your Path to Discovery The 2015/2016 Sunday Friends go to Drury Lane Afternoon Concert Series Wednesday, March 2

The Convertibles It’s 1958 and the MacAfee family and residents of Sunday, December 20 Sweet Apple, Ohio, are “all at 2 pm shook up” when rock ‘n’ roll Online registration superstar Conrad Birdie begins Thursday, comes to town to serenade December 10. one lucky fan before he Please register by enters the army. The ticket price for this all-American phone or in person beginning Friday, December 11. musical is $62 and includes bus fare, lunch at the Each person attending the concert must theatre, and the performance. Menu information and register individually. tickets will be available at the Checkout Desk at 9 am Monday, January 4. Deadline for ticket purchase is Legacy Girls 4:30 pm Sunday, January 31. The bus will leave the Sunday, February 7 library parking lot at 10:30 am sharp and will return at 2 pm at approximately 5:30 pm. Tickets are nonrefundable. Online registration Cash or check only, please. begins Thursday, January 28. Please register by phone or in person beginning Friends need Friday, January 29. Each person attending the your support! concert must register individually. If you have gently used Peter Oprisko books you'd like to donate, please take Sunday, April 17 these to the Checkout at 2 pm Desk. We especially Online registration need hardcover novels begins Thursday, and history, cooking, April 7. Please register and children's books. However, we cannot accept by phone or in person textbooks, encyclopedias, outdated reference books, beginning Friday, April 8. VHS tapes or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Each person attending the concert must register individually.

The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series is My mother read to me every single night. I equated sponsored by the Friends of the Tinley Park reading with love, imagination and a way to Public Library. Doors open at 1:30 pm for the experience a completely different life. performance. Registrants must obtain a ticket from the registration table no later than 10 minutes before Karen Lewis the scheduled performance. Chicago Teachers Union President Unclaimed reservations will be released at 1:50 pm. If you have registered for a concert and are unable to attend, please call the library at 708.532.0160, x 3 to cancel your reservation.

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Adult Program Registration Mark your calendars now… Registration for all adult programs begins on the 20th of the month for the following month’s programs, with the exception of Friends of the Library events. You may register online, in person, or by phone. Register at tplibrary.org or call 708.532.0160, x 3.

Life in a Japanese American Five Famous Internment Camp African-American Wednesday, December 2 at 7 pm Women Experience the profound effects of life in a World Monday, February 15 War II internment camp with historian and librarian at 7 pm Sarah Okner, a descendant of Japanese-American Through the extraordinary talents of actress Cynthia detainees. Okner will share photos and gritty details Maddox we meet Phyllis Wheatley, America’s first of day-to-day life in the camps. black poet, relive the Boston Massacre through the eyes of Crispus Attucks’ wife, join abolitionist Gifts from Your Kitchen Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman as they look Wednesday, December 9 at 7 pm back over their lives, and rejoice with Pulitzer Prize With tasty samples and recipes for attendees, winner and Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks. pastry chef Rose Deneen will demonstrate how to make edible gifts for the holidays. How to Make a Presentation Without Passing Out Dining à la Downton Wednesday, February 24 at 7 pm Sunday, December 13 from 1–4 pm Public speaking can get easier! Business consultant Step back into history and enjoy this special holiday Jerilyn Willin will share techniques to help you keep tea in true Edwardian manor house style. Presented audiences engaged, handle difficult questions, and in character and costume by head cook Mrs. Eaton turn nerves into positive energy. and butler Mr. Howe, guests will learn about period menus, meal preparation, and service both above * * * N E W * * * N E W * * * N E W * * * and below stairs. Mix It Up Downton Abbey Fan Party Second Thursday of the month Sunday, January 3 from 1–4 pm from 7-8 pm Let’s get together one last time and celebrate the We’re taking it out of the library wonderful world of the Crawley family. We’ll watch and hosting new and relatable the last episode of Season 5 and enjoy tea, snacks, programs for Millennials at trivia games, and prizes. Parmesans Station (the restaurant/bar located in the 80th Avenue Metra Train Station.) Meet up with your Creating Your Post-Career Life friends and if you want, grab a drink and some food Monday, January 18 at 7 pm and hang around for some fun. Something different every month. Registration limited to 40. Retirement can be the start of a whole new journey! Author and consultant Jerilyn Willin will focus on the December 10: Let the Wookie Win nonfinancial aspects of post-career life, helping you Star Wars Trivia Night to discover who you are apart from work and what your new life will look like. At the request of legions of lightsaber lovers in our area and conducted by Pub Trivia USA, we’re hosting The Battle of the Bulge: a SW trivia contest open to die-hards and novices. Bring a team or come alone and we’ll pair you up for The Forgotten Heroes the chance to win some great prizes. Wednesday, January 27 at 7 pm Author Robert Mueller revisits the battlefield January 14: Walt Disney World for Grown-ups Name ______Phone # (____)______locations and remembers the men who beat WDW isn’t just for kids and families! Veteran Disney Hitler’s last desperate offensive. traveler Karen Luster will share exciting options for Address ______couples or even singles traveling solo. Karen will (Street Address) (City) (ST.) (ZIP) Mountain Passes in American History also include a drawing for a Disney gift card. ANNUAL DUES: Wednesday, February 3 at 7 pm Please check one: ___ Adult ($5) ___ Good Friend ($10) ___ Family Friends ($15; list names) Westward expansion—its adventures, hardships, February 11: Apartment & Small Space Decorating: ___ Best Friend ($25) ______and injustices—looms large in American history. From Fail to Fix Author Barbara Gregorich will examine six significant Learn how to customize your rental or small space Please Check One: ___ New Membership or ___ Membership Renewal ______mountain passes confronted by explorers, soldiers, with interior design tips and styling techniques from railroad builders, and settlers as then made their designer Julea Joseph of Reinventing Space. Please make checks payable to: The Friends of the Tinley Park Public Library difficult way west. Attendees may enter for a chance to win a gift 7851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 basket from Julea. 6  | Your Path toDiscovery

Computer Classes Unlessothersidenoted,classesare heldintheComputerClassroom. Registrationbeginsthe20 Tuesday, January26from10am-noon.Classsize:8 cloud services. sharing andstoringyourfilesontheInternetusing pictures onyourcomputer. Discovermethodsfor Learn strategiestoorganizeyourfiles,folders,and Folders, &Photos Organize Your Files, Digital Wednesday, February 24from6:30-8:30pm.Classsize:8 your manypasswords. Discover onlineandofflinemethodsofstoring create passwordsthatarehardertohack. Protect yourdigitallife bylearningnewwaysto Password Management Tuesday, January19from2-4 pm.Classsize:6 Class isheldinMeetingRoomB. andopenattachments. createanaddressbook, inbox, Learn howtoregisterforaGmailaccount,check your Introduction toEmail Thursday, February 11from2-4pm.Classsize:6 Thursday, January7from6:30-8:30pm.Classsize:6 the World Wide Web. Learn howtofindandevaluateinformationon Beginner's Internet Tuesday, February 9from10am-noon.Classsize:8 Wednesday, January6from2-4pm.Classsize:8 computer users.ClassisheldinMeetingRoomB. (apps). This classisdesignedfor beginning covering thedesktop,files,folders,andapplications Teaches thefundamentalsofpersonalcomputing, I Tuesday, January5from10-11:30am.Classsize:6 class beforeanyother. how tocopyandpaste,werecommendtakingthis If youhavenotusedamouse,orifdoknow Learn howtouseastandardtwo-button mouse. Mousercise Basics ntroduction toPCs

th ofeach monthforthefollowingmonth'sclasses. Monday, February 29from10am-noon.Classsize:8 change yourwritingintovalidweb-friendlymarkup. Wordpress, etc.),thisclasswillteach youhowto content managementsoftware(Squarespace, is foryou.Designedpeoplewhoblogoruse fundamental buildingblocks oftheWeb, thisclass If youhaveeverwantedtolearnoneofthe Basics HTML Tuesday, December1from10am-noon.Classsize: Note: PleasebringyourownApplelaptop. to variousiOSdevicesandotheronlineservices. and organizingyourfiles,connectingMac CoversthelatestversionofOSX,notebook. locating Learn howtogetthemostout ofyourMaclaptop/ Mac Basics one-on-one assistance. Adult Reference DeskontheMainLevel for encourage youtobringyourmobiledevicethe we If youneedassistancewithlibraryebooks, Ebooks Saturday, January9from2-4pm.Classsize:12 how thelibrariansherecanhelp. your efficiency, explore betterresources,andsee at workorinyourpersonallife. Learn tipstoimprove You probablydoresearch everysingleday, whether Research Do Better Registerbygoingtotplibrary.org, 708.532.0160x1,orinperson. calling Your Path to Discovery | 7

Registration begins the 20th of each month for the following month's classes. Register by going to tplibrary.org, calling 708.532.0160 x 1, or in person. Unless otherside noted, classes are held in the Computer Classroom.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Basics PowerPoint Basics This hands-on class is for those who are comfortable Learn how to create Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows with a personal computer and wish to familiarize with dynamic features to spice up your presentations. themselves with the Windows 8.1 operating system. Those who have Windows 10 will see similarities; Tuesday, January 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class size: 6 some features of Windows 10 will be mentioned. Tuesday, February 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class size: 6 Keyboard and mouse skills required. Word Basics Thursday, January 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class size: 8 Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's Thursday, February 4 from 2-4 pm. Class size: 8 word-processing software. Excel Basics* Monday, January 18 from 2-4 pm. Class size: 8 Covers orientation to Excel; working with data; Thursday, February 11 from 10 am-noon. Class size: 8 worksheet formatting and alterations; handling larger workbooks; and printing and sharing. Word: Tables, Templates, & Macros Learn how to format tables and work with document Friday, February 12 from 10 am-noon. Class size: 8 templates, images, and graphics. Mail merge and macros are also covered. Registrants should be familiar Excel Basics: with fundamentals of Microsoft Word. Operations and Formatting Thursday, February 18 from 10 am-noon. Class size: 8 Computer Classes Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft's spreadsheet application. * Classes are video-based instructional sessions Monday, January 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class size: 8 taught by the Virtual Services Librarian. Wednesday, February 17 from 2-4 pm. Class size: 8

Excel: Functions and Charts* Learn intermediate level functions and how to apply limits to cells. Also covers importing data into Job Search Excel and making charts or graphs. Registrants Online Job Searching should be familiar with fundamentals of Excel. Learn how to look for and apply for jobs online Wednesday, January 20 from 10 am-noon. Class size: 8 and how to use Microsoft Word to create resumes and cover letters. Excel Pivot Tables* Thursday, January 14 from 2-4 pm. Class size: 6 Learn how to use pivot tables to summarize key data from a larger spreadsheet. Registrants should Introduction to LinkedIn be familiar with Excel basics. How to join LinkedIn, build your profile, make Friday, January 15 from noon-12:45 pm. Class size: 8 connections, add recommendations, and maintain and enhance your LinkedIn page. This class is for those without existing LinkedIn accounts. Excel: Simple Financial Report Learn how to use Excel to create a profit/loss Friday, February 26 from 2-4 pm. Class size: 6 projection based on production costs and sales information. Registrants should be familiar with fundamentals of Excel. Monday, January 25 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class size: 8 Mobile Wednesday, February 24 from 2-4 pm. Class size: 8 You & iOS Learn to organize, customize, back up, and secure Excel: Tables for Large Spreadsheets* your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Discover some fun Covers working with tables, large datasets, and practical apps to get started. Please bring your conditional formatting, outlines, and intermediate device to class. Several iPad 2s will be available for formulas and functions. those who do not bring one. Thursday, February 25 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class size: 8 Wednesday, January 13 from 10 am-noon. Class size: 10 8  | Your Path toDiscovery

Ongoing Programs gambling permitted. card games.For amusementonly;no Meet upwithothersinterested in playingvarious No registrationrequired. December 15,January19,andFebruary 16 Similar torummy, thispopulargameofluck andskill now isyourchance toplaymahjonggatthelibrary. Whether youareanexperienced playerornewbie, No registrationrequired. December 1,January5,andFebruary 2 First Tuesday Mah JonggClub or youngermustbeaccompaniedbyanadult. introduce newbiestothegame.Childrenage13 provided andexperienced playersareonhandto are quickly hereintheU.S.Gameboards China, Japan,andKorea, Thousands ofyearsoldandwildlypopularin a strategygamenotunlikechess orParcheesi. game theAsianboard Come learnabout All ages;noregistrationrequired. January 25andFebruary 29 Mondays from6-8pm Go Bring yourownsupplies. needlecraft projects. on tips share or wants to meet, who mingle, anyone to Open No registrationrequired. February 4and18 January 7and21 December 3and17 from 11 am–1pm First andthirdThursdays ofthemonth Stitch Club No admittanceoncethemeditationhasbegun. to ensurethatwecanbeginpromptlyat7pm. time arrive nolaterthan10minutesbeforestart Meeting Room. Turn offyourcellphonebeforeenteringthe and renewduringthistimesetasidejustforyou. designed tohelpyouletgoofstress.Relax,refresh, the floorandenjoythiswonderfulguidedmeditation Bring yourpillowandyogamatorblankettolieon the monthforfollowingmonth’s program. Registration foreach classbeginsonthe20 December 3andFebruary 4 pm First Thursday ofthemonthfrom7–8:30 Stress ReductionMeditation Third Tuesday ofthemonthfrom Joker’s Wild Card Club January 25andFebruary 29. Additional meetingdates:Mondaysfrom6–8pm: teach thosenewtothegame.Noregistrationrequired. originated inChina.Aninstructorwillbeonhandto Open GameNight of themonth Doors openat6:30pm.Please Go from11am–1pm iscatching on 11 am–1pm Go — th of non-strenuous chair exercises andmeditation. Instructor Kathy Ruiterwillguideyouingentle, 20 Registration foreach classbeginson the February 11and25 January 14and28 December 10 from Second andfourthThursdays of themonth Chair Yoga Model T. folk heroHenryFord andhisonceubiquitous fascinating andentertainingstudyofAmerican Historian JimWeren returnstopresent a February 29:HenryFord andHisModelT while havingfundoingso. focuses onpreservingthememoriesofyourlife This encorepresentationbyJoannDobbie January 25:Writing theChaptersofYour Life 100 fortheseprograms. enlighten, andentertainyou.Seatingislimitedto presenters anddiscussingtopicsthatwillenrich, Once amonthwe’rehostingsomeofyourfavorite No registrationrequired. Mondays from11am—noon Monday Mornings@theLibrary th ofthemonthforfollowingmonth’s programs. 11 am–12:30pm Your Path to Discovery | 9

Early Bird Flicks Movies&Books Mondays at 11 am and 2 pm Saturdays at 1 pm Seating is limited to 125. No registration required. No registration required. So many films are made from books these days! Come enjoy the movie and, if you wish, check out December 14 a copy of the corresponding book. Mr. Holmes Seating is limited to 125. PG, 104 minutes Please note: December 5 This movie will be Star Wars: shown only at 11 am. Episode VI– An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes Return of the Jedi searches for answers on life PG, 134 minutes and love while struggling with Book: Star Wars: Return an unsolved case involving of the Jedi a beautiful woman. by James Kahn After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the rebels January 11 aim to destroy the second Ricki and the Flash Death Star and Luke attempts PG-13, 102 minutes to bring Vader back from the Meryl Streep portrays dark side of the Force. a musician who returns home to her family after having given up January 9 everything for her dream Love & Mercy Ongoing Programs of rock-and-roll stardom. PG-13, 120 minutes Book: by Peter Ames Carlin An unconventional portrait February 8 of , singer, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. , and leader of PG-13, 116 minutes , whose With a fresh take on the personal voyage and popular television series success came at of the 1960s, a CIA extraordinary personal cost. agent and KGB operative join forces on a mission to stop a February 13 mysterious Everest criminal organization. PG-13, 121 minutes Book: Into Thin Air by John Krakauer A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is ravaged by a severe snow storm.

Special bonus for Movies&Books patrons! Following each movie, you may enter a drawing for a chance to win a free movie pass to Marcus Theatres Orland Park. Program sponsored in part by Marcus Theatres. 10  | Your Path toDiscovery

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Online registration begins on the 20th of each month for the following month’s programs. Register at tplibrary.org and click on Events. Phone registration begins one day after online registration. All programming is for grades entering 6–12 unless otherwise noted.

Geek Out! Star Wars Night Friday, December 4 Reading Champions! from 7 –8 pm Winter Reading Challenge Celebrate the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens with a night of Star Wars crafts, Grades: K–12 games, and food! Saturday, December 26 through Saturday, February 6 Lightsaber Training Class Be a Chicago Wolves Reading Champion! Saturday, December 5 from 11 am–noon Earn a prize when you reach your reading goal. Attention Star Wars fans! Don’t miss a lightsaber demonstration from members of Chicago Register at the Jedi and learn just how Obi Wan, Luke, and other Jedi Youth Services Desk. Knights honed their skills. Held in our Meeting Room on the first floor, registration is limited to 80. YAC Youth Advisory Council Tuesdays from 6–7 pm December 8, January 12, and February 9 Boss us around! Tell us what YOU want at the library!

Café Olé The Real Deal on College Tuesdays December 8, Grades 9–12 January 12 & 26, Tuesday, December 15 from 7–8 pm February 9 & 23 Hear the real story about what you need to know from 7–8 pm about college from current college students. Eat cookies, drink a tasty beverage, and have fun with your friends with a new game, craft, or activity LEGO Mindstorms: each time! Build and Program a Robot Grade: 6–8 Tuesday, January 5 & Friday, January 8 from 7–8 pm Get Graphic! In this two-part series, you will work in a group to Fridays, December 10, January 21, and build and program a robot! February 1 from 7–8 pm Geek Out! Dr. Who Night Our Graphic Novel Club is where you get to play fun Friday, January 29 games and create projects! We want your INPUT on from 7–8 pm what kinds of graphic novels and/or other books you Calling all Whovians like to read! Snacks will be served. for a night of Dr. Who December 10: Star Wars crafts, games, and food! January 21: Team Fortress February 18: Anime Drawing Night DIY: Duct Tape Friday, February 26 from 7–8 pm Build and Control a Make cool stuff for your Star Wars Droid room out of duct tape! Friday, December 11 from 7–8 pm Operate a model Star Wars Droid and learn how to build and control a miniature Droid with LEGO Mindstorms. 12 | Your Path to Discovery

No registration required. NOTE: If you or your child needs a reasonable accommodation to be successful in a program, please inform a staff member as soon as possible.

Storytimes Bouncing Babies Storytimes for 3–23-month-olds and parent Tuesdays, January 12–February 9 from 11–11:20 am Holiday Stories Wee Readers Storytimes for 3–35-month-olds and parent Thursdays, January 14–February 11 from 6:30–6:50 pm 3–23 months and parent: Tuesday, December 8 from 11–11:30 am Tales for Twos 3–35 months and parent: Storytimes for 2-year-olds and parent Thursday, December 3 from 6:30–7 pm Tuesdays, January 12–February 9 from 10–10:20 am OR Wednesdays, January 13–February 10 2 years and parent: from 11–11:20 am Tuesday, December 8 from 10–10:30 am 3–5 years and parent: Preschool Stories Wednesday, December 9 from 10–10:30 am Storytimes for 3–5-year-olds and parent OR Thursday, December 10 from 1–1:30 pm Wednesdays, January 13–February 10 from 10–10:30 am Celebrate the season with stories, songs, OR Thursdays, January 14–February 11 and a craft. from 1–1:30 pm Family Pajamarama Ages: 3–8-year-olds and parent Fridays, December 11, January 22, and February 19 Cuentos Compartir-a la-Idioma: from 7–7:45 pm You are invited to our nighttime storytime with crafts español and games! Kids may come dressed for bedtime. Edades: 3–8 años con los padres Sábado, 9 de enero y 6 de febrero de 11–11:45 am

Drop-In Programs Drop-In Saturday Stories Disfrute de cuentos y canciones favoritos en español Ages: 2–6 years and parent que ofrecimos para sus niños. Saturdays, January 23 and February 20 from 10–10:30 am Star Wars Family Craft & Photo Op Drop in and enjoy a storytime and craft Ages: All with your family. Saturday, December 5 from 10 am-1 pm January 23: Snowmen Make a Yoda headband with this fun and February 20: Hugs & Kisses easy craft! Then, put on your Yoda ears and get your picture taken with our Star Wars characters. You can also tag your Star Wars Photo Op selfies all week long Sensory Storytime with #TPPLStarWarsWeek. We will add the photos to Ages: 3–8 years and parent our website and social media pages! Saturdays, January 2 and February 27 beginning at 10:30 am Family Movie Night Children of all abilities are invited to participate Ages: All at their own pace in stories, activities, and songs. Fridays, December 18 Home (PG), January 8 January 2: Winter Wear Earth to Echo (PG), and February 5 Inside Out (PG). February 27: Mmm! Let’s Eat! Movies begin at 6:30 pm. Share-a-Language Storytime: The whole family is invited to movie night! Spanish Ages: 3–8 years and parent Preschool Fair Spanish: Saturdays, January 9 and February 6 Saturday, January 23 from 10:30 am–12:30 pm from 11–11:45 am Meet representatives from a variety of local Enjoy children's favorite stories and songs in diverse preschools to help you find the preschool languages featuring children’s favorites. experience that is right for your child. Your Path to Discovery | 13

Online registration begins on the 20th of each month for the next month’s programs at http://www.tplibrary.org/events/calendar. Phone registration begins one day after online registration. Please register for the following programs.

Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the Youth Services Desk for the programs below. Registration Required

Silly Santa Stories Arctic Art Ages: Families Grades: K–1 Saturday, December 12 from 11 am–noon Monday, January 11 from 6:30–7:15 pm Grant Fitch returns to present Silly Santa Stories, Enjoy winter fun as we draw and get lost featuring favorite picture books of the season, in the Arctic. with fun and interactive storytelling and songs. Registration is preferred, but drop in if you’re in LEGO Night the neighborhood! Grades: K–1 Thursday, January 14 from 4:30–5:30 pm Rhythm, Story, and Rhyme– Use your imagination and the library's LEGOs Bringing History to Life to build an awesome creation! Ages: Families Sunday, February 7 from 1–1:45 pm iFun Fridays Grades: 2–3 Gifted storyteller, Mama Edie Armstrong brings Fridays, December 4, January 29, and history to life with music, stories, and tales that February 26 from 7–8 pm illustrate both the uniqueness and unity among all. Mama Edie shares stories and music in this tribute Enjoy different activities each month! to Black History Month that includes tales about December 4: Feel the Force (Star Wars!) Pullman Porters and "Ballin’ the Jack," a song by January 29: Celebrate Superbowl 50 her grandfather, Christopher Smith. February 26: Stuck Inside Game Night Wiggle Worms STEM Challenge Ages: 2–3 years and parent Grades: 2–3 Wednesdays, December 9, January 20, and Wednesdays, December 2, January 13, and February 17 from 6–6:30 pm February 10 from 6:30–7:15 pm Enjoy a fun and new activity with your child Science is so much fun when you try out the each month! experiments on your own. December 9: All About Me January 20: Penguins Star Wars LEGO Night February 17: Transportation Grades: 2–3 Thursday, December 10 On My Own from 4:30–5:30 pm Ages: 4 years through Preschool Use the library’s LEGOs and your imagination Mondays, December 7, January 4, February 1, to build an awesome Star Wars creation! and February 29 from 6:30–7:15 pm Explore a new theme each month with games, crafts, and activities all on your own! December 7: Gingerbread Fun January 4: Penguin Power February 1: Goofy Games February 29: Colors, Counting, & Shapes, Oh My! Kidz Zone Grades: K–1 Mondays, December 28, January 25, and February 22 from 6:30–7:15 pm Stories, games, science, arts & crafts—for kids only! December 28: Hello 2016! January 25: Panda-monium February 22: Love Your Pet 14 | Your Path to Discovery

Add Color to Your Winter Grades: 2–3 1000 Books Before Monday, February 8 from 4:30–5:15 pm Kindergarten Learn about Piet Mondrian and paint like him too! Ages: Birth–Preschool Every book read helps to build your child’s LEGO Night literacy skills! Stop by the Youth Services Grades: 2–3 Desk to register your child for this Thursday, February 11 from 4:30–5:30 pm ongoing reading club and keep them on track for kindergarten! Use your imagination and the library's LEGOs to build an awesome creation! Bluestem Book Group Grades: 3–5 Reading Champions! Thursdays, December 3, January 7, and February 4 Winter Reading Challenge from 4:30–5:30 pm Grades: K–12 Discuss the 2016 Bluestem Book Award nominees Saturday, December 26 through and complete fun activities! Saturday, February 6 December 3: Regarding the Fountain by Kate Klise January 7: The 13 Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths Be a Chicago Wolves Reading Champion! February 4: Dorko the Magnificent by Andrea Beatty Earn a prize when you reach your reading goal. Please stop by the Youth Services Desk TAG: Tween Activity Group to register. Grades: 4–5 Fridays, December 18, January 15, and February 12 Watch our website from 7–8 pm for more We meet once a month for fun activities and games. information about December 18: Star Wars “Guess Who?” the upcoming Costumes are encouraged but no Chicago Wolves accessories/weapons allowed. player visit! January 15: Snow-tastic February 12: “Pinterest”-ing Picks! “Sew” Simple Grades: 4–5 Saturday, December 5 from 10–11 am Monday, February 8 from 6:30–7:30 pm

Registration Required Learn some simple stitches and make a cool craft! LEGO Mindstorms: Build and Program a Robot Grades: 4–5 Tuesday, December 29 AND Wednesday, December 30 from 2–3:30 pm In this two-part series, you will work in a group to build and program a robot! Your Path to Discovery | 15

Tinley Park Public Library BOOKMOBILE Schedule December 2015, January and February 2016

Route 1 (begins Tuesday, December 1, 2015) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Tinley Court Retirement Center Richard M. Gory Park Sundale Ridge Pines Community 3:00 – 3:45pm 4:00 – 4:45pm 3:00 – 3:45pm 3:00 – 3:45pm Buedingen Park Orland Hills – Meadowview Dr. Bristol Park Tinley Trails 4:00 – 4:45pm & Marshfield Ln. 4:00 – 4:45pm 4:00 – 4:45pm John A. Bannes Park 5:00 – 5:45pm Sandalwood Brookside Glen – 5:00 – 5:45pm Orland Hills – 5:00 – 5:45pm Southfield Ct. Orland Hills – Kelly Park Tinley Downs 5:00 – 5:45pm 92nd Ave. & 169th St. 6:00 - 6:45pm 6:00 – 6:45pm Fairfield Glen – 6:00 - 6:45pm Kilkenny Ave. 6:00 – 6:45pm

Dates: 1/11, 2/1, 2/22 Dates: 12/1, 1/12, 2/22, 2/23 Dates: 12/2, 1/13, 2/3, 2/24 Dates: 12/3, 1/14, 2/4, 2/25 CLOSED: 12/21 CLOSED: 12/22 CLOSED: 12/23 CLOSED: 12/24

Route 2 (begins Monday, December 7, 2015)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Apartments of Orland Orland Hills – Hunter Fairmont Village Edenbridge/Fulton 3:00 – 3:45pm Ridge Apts. 3:00 – 3:45pm Commons Tinley Gardens 3:00 – 3:45pm Veterans Park 3:00 – 3:45pm 4:00 – 4:45pm Frank Gasior Park 4:00 – 4:45pm Memorial School Park Timbers Pointe 4:00 – 4:45pm German Park 4:00 – 4:45pm 5:00 – 5:45pm Pottawattomie Park 5:00 – 5:45pm Rauhoff Park Brookside Glen South – 5:00 – 5:45pm Orland Hills – 89th Ave. & 5:00 – 5:45pm Clare Dr. Town Pointe 170th St. Brookside Glen South – 6:00 – 6:45pm 6:00 – 6:45pm 6:00 – 6:45pm Monaghan Dr. 6:00 – 6:45pm

Dates: 12/7, 1/18, 2/8, 2/29 Dates: 12/8, 1/19, 2/9 Dates: 12/9, 1/20, 2/10 Dates: 12/10, 1/21, 2/11 CLOSED: 12/28 CLOSED: 12/29 CLOSED: 12/30 CLOSED: 12/31

Route 3 (begins Monday, December 14, 2015) WEDNESDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Hanover Place THURSDAY Brementowne Manor Meadow Park Estates 3:00 – 3:45pm Bobbie Noonan Senior Center 3:00 – 3:45pm m. Brookside Glen – 3:00 – 3:45pm 3:00 – 3:45pm Radcliffe Place Greenview Pl. Bobbie Noonan Brookside Glen – 4:00 – 4:45pm 4:00 – 4:45pm 4:00 – 4:45pm Cove Ct. Tinley Terrace Brookside Glen – Brookside Glen – 4:00 – 4:45pm 5:00 – 5:45pm Glenbrook Pl. 7800 block of Glenfield Ave. Brookside Glen - Bayfield Ct. Fulton School 5:00 – 5:45pm 5:00 – 5:45 pm 5:00 – 5:45pm 6:00 - 6:45pm Brookside Glen – Fairfield Glen – Robin Ct. Fairfield Ln. 6:00 – 6:45pm 6:00 - 6:45pm

Dates: 12/14, 1/25, 2/15 Dates: 12/15, 1/26, 2/16 Dates: 12/16, 1/27, 2/17 Dates: 12/17, 1/28, 2/18 CLOSED: 1/4 CLOSED: 1/5 CLOSED: 1/6 CLOSED: 1/7

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Tinley Park Public Library Board of Trustees: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 The Tinley Park Public Library is subject to the President - Catherine Hannon requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of Vice President - Gina Miller 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a Treasurer - Darren Meyers disability for any library presentation should contact Secretary - Laura Hess-Wojcik the library at 708.532.0160, x 3 at least ten working Trustees - Nancy Coughlin, Kathy Parker, days before an event. Barbara Rose Whalen Photo Release Policy Library Administrator The Tinley Park Library staff may take photographs of Richard Wolff participants, individually or in groups, attending or taking part in Library programs and activities. These Assistant Administrator photographs may appear in future Library publications Anthony Andros or other Library publicity. Library patrons may not take photographs or videos of other patrons or staff TPPL Board Dates: without the permission of the Library Administrator Wednesday, December 2 or designated person. Attendees and/or participants Wednesday, January 27 consent to having their photograph taken and used Wednesday, February 24 for such purposes. If a Library patron does not wish himself/herself or OHPLD Board Dates: his/her child to be photographed, the patron must Monday, January 18 notify the Library staff to that effect. Monday, February 15 A Reminder: To avoid incurring fines, please return checked out Newsletter Staff: material by the due date. Remember, many items Karen Beran may be renewed online or by phoning the library at Robin Lauren 708.532.0160, x 3. Kevin Palys Rich Wolff