Name: One-on-One Tech Help
Start: 2024-03-06T16:00:00-06:00
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Location: Ottawa Street Branch

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One-on-One Tech Help

2024-03-06 16:00:00 2024-03-06 16:30:00 America/Chicago One-on-One Tech Help (Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions. Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Wednesday, March 06
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-06 16:00:00 2024-03-06 16:30:00 America/Chicago One-on-One Tech Help (Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions. Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Ottawa Street Branch

Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Obtenga más información sobre su computadora, teléfono inteligente o tableta con nuestras citas de ayuda personal de 30 minutos.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers and Technology |

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Ottawa Street Branch

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Pace Suburban Bus

Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Public hearing for the 2025 budget.

Pumpkin Painting

Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

New venue Ottawa Street Branch

Paint your very own pumpkin!

Friends Fall Book Sale

Fri, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join us for a book sale. Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.

Friends Fall Book Sale

Sat, Oct 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join us for a book sale. Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

Nutrition Class: My Plate For My Family

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

Presenter: University of Illinois Extension

Family Field Trip:

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Milano Bakery - 433 S. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60436

(Grades K-5 with adult) Get a tour of the bakery, watch a demonstration, and get into the action with some hands-on pastry making and decorating!

This event is full

Friends Fall Book Sale

Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join us for a book sale. Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.

Virtual ESL Classes

Mon, Oct 21, All day

Online

(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, Oct 21, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Oct 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Mon, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Stay & Play

Mon, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Enjoy a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.

Maker Monday

Mon, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 5-12) Hang out with friends or make some new ones while you try out a different project each month. We'll have materials available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating.

Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Roadshow

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join staff from Chicago Lighthouse to experience state-of-the-art technology.

Wiggle Worms

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Robot Rally

Tue, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Grades 1-3) Learn basic coding principles while working with adorable robots.

This event is full

Digital Skills Builder

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.

Registration is now closed

A Quiet Place Nerf Challenge

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 7-12) Would you survive in the world of A Quiet Place? Play in teams of creatures vs humans.

Cancelled

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Family Storytime

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Family Storytime

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

3D Printing Pokémon

Wed, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 1-5) Want to learn how a 3D printer works? See first-hand how to make your own 3D Pokémon and take one home!

This event is full

3D Printing Pokemon

Wed, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Join us to 3D print Low Poly Pokémon. Also we will talk briefly about how to turn a 3d model into a 3d print. (Teens and up welcome! additional notes below)

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Resurrection Mary

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Who is or was "Resurrection Mary" and what makes the Chicago version of this "vanishing hitchhiker" legend so special?

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Oct 24, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Monster Mash with DJ DreLaurin

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Kids of all ages with adult,) Wear your costume and your dancing shoes to this dance party led by DJ DreLaurin! Join us for games, crafts and fun!

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Autumn Art

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 3-5 with adult) Preschoolers and their parents will make fun, fall themed art projects.

Wits Class for Seniors

Fri, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Oct 26, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

Nutrition Class: My Plate For My Family

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:45am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

Presenter: University of Illinois Extension

Virtual ESL Classes

Mon, Oct 28, All day

Online

(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, Oct 28, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Mon, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Hello Kitty Paint & Sip

Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 1-5 with an adult) November 1 is Hello Kitty’s 48th Birthday. Celebrate this occasion by learning to paint everyone’s favorite Sanrio character, Hello Kitty.

This event is full

Costume Photoshoot OSB

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS - Greenscreen Room

Come to the DMS in your Halloween costume to partake in a spooky photoshoot on our greenscreen and place yourself anywhere!

This event is full

Hello Kitty Paint & Sip

Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 6-12) November 1 is Hello Kitty’s 48th Birthday. Celebrate this occasion by learning to paint everyone’s favorite Sanrio character, Hello Kitty.

This event is full

Wiggle Worms

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Slime Time

Tue, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room D

(Grades 1-5) It's time to make some slime! Stop by the library to mix up your very own ooey gooey concoction.

This event is full

Digital Skills Builder

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.

Registration is now closed

Family Storytime

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

True Crime and Wrongful Convictions

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

Delve into the fascinating world of true crime with Dr. Amanda Vicary.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Oct 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Family Storytime

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Oct 31, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Wits Class for Seniors

Fri, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

Dia de Los Muertos

Sat, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Kids of all ages with adult) Come and celebrate the Day of the Dead. Learn about the celebration with stories, crafts and music in both English and Spanish.

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Craft Group

Virtual ESL Classes

Mon, Nov 04, All day

Online

(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Nov 04, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Nov 04, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Mon, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.

Book Witch

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Are you a good witch or a book witch? Learn to create your own book witch out of a recycled book.

Joliet Public Library Photo Club

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

This group meets every month to share, learn and network with other creatives. This group will do outings, meetups, shoot in the greenscreen room and share techniques.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

20s and 30s Book Club

Family Field Trip

Tue, Nov 05, 9:00am - 10:00am

Domino's Pizza - 2405 Caton Farm Road Crest Hill, IL 60403

(Grades K-5 with adult) Get a tour of the store, learn about food safety and make your own personal pizzas.

This event is full

Wiggle Worms

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Robot Adventures

Tue, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.

Digital Skills Builder

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.

Registration is now closed

DIY Cartography

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level

Immerse your players and readers! Learn how to create fantasy maps for the ultimate immersion experience.

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Family Storytime

Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Family Storytime

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Wed, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Lego ™ Club

Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it? Seating is limited.

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Understanding Manual photography (Ottawa Street Branch)

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch

Learn the basics of how to expose a photo without automatic modes. Bring your camera or learn by watching.

Intro to Smartphones - Android only

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn the basics of Android phones. In English.

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Nov 07, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Fairy Tale STEM

Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades K-4) Can you build a house strong enough to stand up to the big bad wolf? Come find out what the three little pigs SHOULD have made!

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Fairy Tale STEM

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades K-4) Can you build a house strong enough to stand up to the big bad wolf? Come find out what the three little pigs SHOULD have made!

WriteOn Joliet (virtual meeting)

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual meeting

Join WriteOn members virtually in a safe, comfortable and supportive online atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.

Sit, Stretch, & Sip Yoga

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Enjoy a half hour of gentle movements and peaceful postures while seated in a chair paired with breathing techniques designed to help find total relaxation.

One Brief, Shining Moment

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join historian and entertainer Clarence Goodman for a trip through the Chicago connection to America's "Camelot" and beyond.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Stay and Play

Fri, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Enjoy a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.

Upcycled Mod Podge Planters OSB

Fri, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

DMS - Makerspace

Bring in your old cans and make them into something beautiful! Use Mod Podge to decorate old soup cans and make them into nicely decorated planters.

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Nov 09, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

Di-November

Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Ages 3+with adult) Come celebrate dinos with dinosaur-themed stories and activities.

I-Cash: Discover What's Yours

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Black Road Vestibule

Stop by to see if you have unclaimed property!

Wiggle Worms

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Pizza Mania

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 3-6) Pizza crafts! Pizza games! Pizza party!

Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)

Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 8-12) Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) gives teens an opportunity to advise library staff on future teen programming and other things they wish to see in Joliet Library’s teen department.

Digital Skills Builder

Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.

Registration is now closed

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Family Storytime

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Family Storytime

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Paint'n Sip

Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Grab a juice box and follow easy step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece.

One-on-One Tech Help

Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Paint'n Sip

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12) Grab a juice box and follow easy step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece.

Crochet 101

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

Make your own mug cozy in this beginner crochet class! All materials will be provided.

This event is full

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Local musicians of all levels Local musicians of all levels are welcomed to join in, share and create. The Joliet Library's Musician's Club is a place for anyone who writes or plays music of any kind.

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Cancelled

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thu, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

Mammals and More

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Kids of all ages with adult) Join Flying Fox Conservation Fund for an educational and fun hands-on live animal program. Space may be limited.

Mammals and More

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Kids of all ages with adult) Join Flying Fox Conservation Fund for an educational and fun hands-on live animal program. Space may be limited.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Transforming Lives Together- TASC

Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Introducing individuals to TASC who may not be familiar with our work. Transforming Lives Together, will be about education and connection.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating!

Wits Class for Seniors

Fri, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.