Tinley Park Public Library’s March 23, 2026 lineup ranges from craft kits for preschoolers to digitizing old film reels.
The day’s schedule includes a family movie, computer classes, fitness sessions, and a writing meetup, with several programs already full or waitlisted.
What’s happening at tinley park public library on march 23, 2026
The library lists all-day craft kit pickup as part of National Craft Month. The program targets ages 3 to 8, with one kit per person while supplies last.
No signup is required for the craft kit pickup, which runs each Monday in March. The library scheduled it at the main Tinley Park Public Library location.
Families looking for an afternoon activity can register for the library’s Monday Matinee from 1 to 3 p.m. The movie selection is “Zootopia 2,” rated PG, with a listed runtime of 108 minutes.
“All Ages: Join us for a viewing of Zootopia 2. A snack and juice will be offered. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the film. Signup required. (Rated PG, 108 minutes)”
The film program is set for Meeting Room A&B on the library’s first floor. As of the event posting, registration is waitlisted.
How to get a craft kit for national craft month in tinley park
The National Craft Month kit pickup is designed for young children, but the library is also offering an evening keepsake art program for families with preschoolers.
“Ages 3-8: Calling all crafters! March is National Craft Month and you can pick up a new craft kit each Monday in March. One per person, while supplies last. No signup required.”
Later that day, “Create with Me” runs from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the Youth Program Room on the second floor. The event is for ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying adult, and it is listed as full.
Ages 3-8: Calling all crafters! March is National Craft Month and you can pick up a new craft kit each Monday in March. One per person, while supplies last. No signup required.
How to digitize reel-to-reel films at the tinley park library
Residents with older home movies can sign up for “Digitize It: Reel-to-Reel Films” from 10 to 11 a.m. The class covers digitizing 8 mm, Super 8, or 16 mm reel-to-reel films.
The session takes place in the Conversion Station in the first-floor Computer Classroom. The posting says the class requires signup and is open only to Tinley Park Public Library cardholders.
The event listing shows a wait list, suggesting demand for the library’s digital media tools. People considering similar projects can also review best practices for preserving home movies through the Library of Congress preservation guidance.
Chair yoga replaces canceled chair fitness class on march 23
The library scheduled two chair-based fitness options that morning, one in person and one virtual. The in-person class listing is labeled a substitute due to a cancellation.
“Today's Chair Fitness class has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. In its place, we will be offering Chair Yoga with Kathy Ruiter. Thank you for your understanding.”
The substitute chair yoga session is set for 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in Meeting Room A&B on the first floor, and it shows a wait list.
A separate “Chair Fitness - Attend Virtually” session runs at the same time. The event description says it is led by instructor Karen Zegarlinski and that signup registers participants for all virtual sessions.
Android help, teen volunteering, and a writers group also meet
Adults who want help with their phones or tablets can register for “Introduction to Android Devices” from 2 to 4 p.m. The class is scheduled in the first-floor Computer Classroom.
Teen volunteers in grades 6 through 12 are also slated to help with the Monday Matinee. The “Teen Volunteering - Monday Matinee” shift runs from 12:45 to 3 p.m., and it is listed as full.
The day closes with “League of Aspiring Writers” from 6 to 8 p.m. in Meeting Room B. The library describes it as a drop-in event for adults.
For more local listings beyond the library, residents can check the Tinley Park event calendar for live music and community nights. Regional crowds also track bigger ticketed events like the Tinley Park Brew and Vine Festival slated for April 11, 2026.
Full details and registration links for the March 23 schedule are available through the library’s online events portal.
