Back to School

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Registration is now closed

Mug Decorating

Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Come decorate a mug to bring home and fill with hot drinks that'll keep you warm and cozy.

This event is full

Intro to Smartphones - Android only

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Mug Decorating

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12) Decorate a mug to bring home and fill with hot drinks that'll keep you warm and cozy.

Rescheduled

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New date Wednesday, April 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch

Learn the basics of your Smartphone (Android only).

Community Leadership School

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Thu, Jan 16, 7:30am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

Community Leadership School

Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Stay and Play

Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Jan 16, 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.

Knitting 101

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Get ready to learn the basics of knitting and make your own knitting project!

WriteOn Joliet on Zoom

Thu, Jan 16, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

Online

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

Artemis:

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

Exciting news everyone! America is heading back to the Moon with the incredible Artemis missions!

Cancelled

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Black Road Branch

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jan 17, 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.

Preschool Explorers-Outer Space Edition

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Ages 2-5 with adult) Children will hear stories, enjoy music, and explore the topic with hands-on activities.

Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

MLK Assassination Rocks Joliet

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History

Historian Anneta Drilling will tell you the story of what happened in Joliet because of the assassination of MLK.

Bookmaking 101: Japanese Stab Binding

Sun, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Rescheduled

Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, January 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Make your very own little booklet using the stab binding method!

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Share your love of reading with this lively book group! There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Jan 21, 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month. January - Craft February - Perler Beads March - Marble Run April - Poetry Party

This event is full

Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Tue, Jan 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.

Intro to 3D printing

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.

South American Carnaval Storytime

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(Grades Pre-K-3) Celebrate the South American tradition of Carnaval! There will be special stories, various activities and a craft!

Pokémon Meetup

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Junior Book Club

Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades K-2) We will read a book together, discuss, and do activities and a craft that go along with the title.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Money Matters

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn about budgeting, fraud prevention and credit in this class by Heartland Bank of Plainfield.

Comic Book Creation Club

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room A

Work with other likeminded creators to develop your very own comic book

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Wed, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Share your love of reading with this lively book group! There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thu, Jan 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.

Artemis Program

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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

Dayna Ise, Director of the Mars Campaign Office and native of Joliet presents on the Artemis Program, sending the first woman and person of color to the moon, and continued exploration of Mars.

Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Books and Brunch

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12) Looking for the next best teen book? Get amazing recommendations on your next favorite teen reads and eat some goodies! All attendees will be entered to win a special raffle basket.

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

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

Sun, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Mon, Jan 27, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Mon, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Mon, Jan 27, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Bookmaking 101: Japanese Stab Binding

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Space Robots

Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level),Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-8) Your mission: help our robots explore space! We’ll be engineering solutions and coding with real robots.

Puzzle Party

Mon, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades K-8) Come explore all kinds of different puzzles and maybe even make one to bring home!

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Make your very own little booklet using the stab binding method!

This event is full

DIY: Craft Your Own Exoplanet

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Create Your Own Exoplanet! Join us at the library for a fun DIY crafting session where you can design your own unique exoplanet using provided art supplies.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Jan 28, 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Jan 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.

Robot Rally

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Dog Man Party

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 1-8) Calling all Supa Buddies to join us to celebrate Dog Man with crafts, games and activities. Only children participating should be registered.

Voice Over: Learn and Practice!

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Digital Media Studio

Learn the basics of recording voice over projects in a group setting! Participants will learn basic microphone techniques for mock radio dramas, advertisements, & podcasts!

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

DIY: Craft Your Own Exoplanet

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Crochet 101

Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Make a cute bookmark in this beginner crochet class! All materials will be provided.

This event is full

Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Create Your Own Exoplanet! Join us at the library for a fun DIY crafting session where you can design your own unique exoplanet using provided art supplies.

Microsoft Excel, Part One

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

Learn the basics of Excel: the ribbon, moving between cells, copy/paste cells and columns.

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Are you creative? Do you want to meet like minded people? This is the place for you! Show off what you're working on and see what others in the area are creating as well. All creatives are welcome!

Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Perler Bead Exoplanets

Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12.) Make your own Exoplanet out of Perler beads.

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Jan 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.

Family Field Trip

Thu, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Joliet Junior College Planetarium - F Building - 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

(Ages 4+ with adult) Take a trip through space at the Joliet Junior College Planetarium. Please arrive five minutes early. Registration is required for each person attending.

This event is full

Puppy Yoga

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming puppy cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!

This event is full

Fri, Jan 31, 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.

National Take Your Child to the Library Day

Sat, Feb 01, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages with adult) Bring your child to the library for a day of fun!

National Take Your Child to the Library Day

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Children of all ages with adult) Bring your child to the library for a day of fun!

Paws to Read

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Children of all ages) Drop in to read to your new furry friend! Licensed therapy dogs will be on hand to listen to books, enjoy hugs and give lots and lots of love!

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

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Paws to Read

Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Children of all ages) Drop in to read to your new furry friend! Licensed therapy dogs will be on hand to listen to books, enjoy hugs and give lots and lots of love!

Mon, Feb 03, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Mon, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Mon, Feb 03, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Photography Club

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Feb 04, 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Robot Adventures

Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Crocheting 101

Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Get hooked on a new hobby and learn to crochet at the library. All levels of skill are welcome.

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Bob Ross Painting

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DMS

Follow Bob in real time using acrylics on canvas.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

An Evening With James McBride

Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Self Love: A Poetry Writing Workshop

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Lego ™ Club

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Join our dynamic writing workshops designed to spark creativity and foster new ideas with Poet Laureate of Joliet, Uxmar Torres. This program is open to English and Spanish speakers/writers.

Microsoft Excel, Part Two

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Money Matters

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Come and increase your financial knowledge! In this class led by Heartland Bank of Plainfield, you’ll learn about budgeting, fraud prevention, and understanding credit.

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn more techniques such as sort and filter, using formulas, adding and formatting graphs, tables, and more.

Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month.

Reading Rangers Book Club

Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades 2-4) Join us to discuss the book and do a fun activity. Please pick up (and read) the book prior to the program. Available at Black Road Youth once registered.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

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

Stay and Play

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Feb 07, 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.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating! Sponsored by Catholic Charities.

Valentine's Day Card Making

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

DMS

Make beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for the upcoming holiday!

Sat, Feb 08, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

The Legacy of Ida B. Wells

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Touchdown Time

Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Are you ready for some football? Get ready for the big game with games, crafts and fun! Only children participating need to be registered.

Lincoln's Funeral Train

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Historian Anneta Drilling will relay some information about the route of the Lincoln Funeral Train.

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Calling all needle-workers 18 and up. Bring a work in progress or start a new one in the company of other stitchers. Note: This is not a class format

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Dan Duster, the great grandson of landmark activist and feminist Ida B. Wells, will share more about the work of his ancestor, and how her legacy still is an important and inspiring force today.

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

Mon, Feb 10, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Mon, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Mon, Feb 10, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Maker Monday

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Lego ™ Club

Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(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.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

20s and 30s Book Club

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Feb 11, 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Love is Gross

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 6-8) Are valentines not your thing? Join us for an evening of our grossest activities from cockroach painting to booger slime! Eww!

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Homeschool Hangout: Explore Exoplanets Edition

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services Department

(Children of all ages with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and to go through our Explore Exoplanets: Discover Alien Worlds exhibit and scavenger hunt together.

Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Space Explorers

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades K-5) How do scientists explore space without leaving earth? Find out about some tools of the trade and design your own planets in an event that is out of this world!

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Black History Month Bingo

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Valentine Craft

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Make a cute heart shaped craft for your Valentine!

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Children of all ages with Adult) During Black History Month, join us for a few rounds of bingo. Amongst the fun, some BHM knowledge will be dropped and prizes won!

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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