ANNUAL SNAPSHOT 2018–2019
EVERY DAY... We provide a welcoming space.
4
2
761
adults receive a new
kids/teens receive a new
people visit the library.
library card.
library card.
“I love that the library has reading and craft
We provide dynamic resources.
1,841
times that I can bring my
202
books, CDs, DVDs, video games, and
eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines,
other materials are checked out.
movies, and music are streamed/
grandkids to. Thank you for that.”
– D. J. library patron
downloaded from our digital collection.
1,259
84
free Wi-Fi sessions are used.
patrons log on to the library’s public computers.
We provide exceptional service.
136
25
42
questions from children,
adults attend an enriching book
kids/teens attend an acting,
teens, and adults are
discussion, computer class,
art, gaming, STEM, or social/
answered.
cultural, or educational event.
family event.
“The staff are the friendliest around and are always willing to help. Large selection of movies.”
– M. D. library patron
Adults
Teens
1. Game of Thrones (TV Series) 2. Midsomer Murders (TV Series) 3. The President is Missing (Fiction) by Bill Clinton & James Patterson
2. Naruto (Graphic Novel)
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Peppa Pig (TV Series)
by Masashi Kishimoto
by Kohei Horikoshi
by Lee Child
6. In His Father’s Footsteps (Fiction) by Danielle Steel
7. Silver Screen Icons (Movie-Boxed Set) 8. A Spark of Light (Fiction)
10. Black Panther (Movie)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fiction)
4. My Hero Academia (Graphic Novel)
5. Past Tense (Fiction)
by Michael Connelly
1.
by Kazu Kibuishi
by Angie Thomas
by Kristin Hannah
9. Dark Sacred Night (Fiction)
1. Amulet (Graphic Novel)
3. The Hate U Give (Fiction)
4. The Great Alone (Fiction)
by Jodi Picoult
Kids
5. The Simpsons (TV Series) 6. Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone (Fiction) by J.K. Rowling
7. Falling Over Sideways (Fiction)
8. 9. 10.
by Jeff Kinney
Paw Patrol (TV Series) Kidz Bop (Music CD) Goosebumps (TV Series) Thomas & Friends (TV Series) Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV Series) Plants vs. Zombies (Graphic Novel) Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (TV Series) Strawberry Shortcake (TV Series)
by Jordan Sonnenblick
8. Turtles All the Way Down (Fiction) by John Green
9. Paper Things (Fiction) by Jennifer Jacobson
10. Drama (Graphic Novel) by Raina Telgemeier
YOUR LIBRARY HAS ARRIVED! The bookmobile is back! Our mobile branch of the library visits nearly 30 neighborhoods, parks, and senior facilities throughout
“I like [the library] because
Tinley Park and Orland Hills. For its schedule and stops, visit
it asks so little from me and
tplibrary.org/bookmobile.
gives me so much.”
– C. K. library patron
You may obtain a new libray card or renew your card on board, with proof of residency. For eligibility requirements and acceptable documents, visit tplibrary.org/library-card.