Bingo!

Sat, Sep 07, 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.

Registration is now closed

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Craft Group

Mon, Sep 09, 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.

Mon, Sep 09, 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.

Mon, Sep 09, 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

Mon, Sep 09, 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.

This event is full

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Lego ™ Club

Mon, Sep 09, 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?

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

20s and 30s Book Club

Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)

Tue, Sep 10, 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.

Preschool Game Day

Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room D

(Ages 3-5) Looking for fun? Stop by the library to play indoor learning games with friends. Program starts promptly at 10:30!

Tue, Sep 10, 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.

Medicare 101: Your Guide to Understanding Medicare

Tue, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Don’t continue to be confused, overwhelmed, or stressed about Medicare! Join our presenter April Braggs to have all your questions answered!

Tue, Sep 10, 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.

Tue, Sep 10, 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.

Wed, Sep 11, 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.

Wed, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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

Wed, Sep 11, 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

Wed, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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.

Thu, Sep 12, 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.

Thu, Sep 12, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 12, 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

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Sep 12, 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.

WORMS!

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to learn about Rory, the Worm Who Saved the Earth! and all things WORMS with the Will County Land Use Department!

Sit, Stretch, & Sip Yoga

Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

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.

This event is full

Fri, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 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.

Wits Class for Seniors

Fri, Sep 13, 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.

Friends of the Joliet Public Library Meeting

Sat, Sep 14, 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.

Sat, Sep 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Meeting for the Friends of the Library to discuss fundraising initiatives.

Paint Your Partner Challenge!

Sat, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Have you seen this challenge on TikTok and wanted to try it? Bring a partner, bestie, or favorite cousin to try it out! All supplies will be provided!

Mon, Sep 16, 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.

Mon, Sep 16, 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.

Mon, Sep 16, 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

Morning Book Discussion Group

Mon, Sep 16, 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.

This event is full

Stay & Play

Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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.

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

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, Sep 17, 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.

Learn All About It

Tue, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 5-12) An hour of education stations to learn about different topics. The theme for September is math games. Register each child individually.

This event is full

Learn all about it

Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 5-12) An hour of education stations to learn about different topics. The theme for September is math games. Register each child individually.

D&DMS - Open House (16+)

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level - Digital Media Studio

Join us for our introductory meeting of D&DMS! Meet other fans of TTRPGs and get a rundown of what D&DMS is all about.

Tue, Sep 17, 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.

Tue, Sep 17, 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.

Pokémon Meet-Up

Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-8) Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters.

Cancelled

Neil Gaiman

Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Join us for a special event with Neil Gaiman.

Wed, Sep 18, 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.

Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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

Wed, Sep 18, 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

How to Film and Edit Slow Motion Video(Ottawa Street Branch)

Wed, Sep 18, 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.

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Come learn about frame rates, shutter speed, Adobe Premiere Pro and other aspects of filming and editing slow motion videos.

Intro to Smartphones - iPhone only

Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn the basics of iPhones

Southern Illinois Travel and Lore

Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share secrets to a successful visit to the Shawnee National Forest, including landmarks, trails, lodging and food.

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 19, 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.

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thu, Sep 19, 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

Cancelled

Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Sep 19, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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.

Joliet Public Library Board Meeting

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New venue Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Joliet Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Nobody's Fool

Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Sat, Sep 21, 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.

Crafting with Your Kids

Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

(Grades K-5) Parents and children will work on a craft together.

Back to School

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Historian and genealogist Tina Baeird will instruct us on how to use educational records to find family history information.

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

Mon, Sep 23, 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

T.A.G (Teen Advisory Group)

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

This event is full

Messy Masterpiece

Mon, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Ages 2-6 with adult) Let’s get messy at the library! Kids can get their hands messy in this sensory program as they make art using household items lying around the house.

Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 8-12) 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.

Taste Testers: Mexican Treats

Tue, Sep 24, 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.

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 6-8) Broaden your horizons and let your taste buds travel to Mexico as we try and learn about different yummy popular snacks from Mexico.

Robot Rally

Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

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

Tue, Sep 24, 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.

Intro to 3D printing

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Bring your general 3D printing questions to us! We will also be discussing the process of turning ideas into 3D prints as well as an entry point into the hobby as well as starting a business.

Tue, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 25, 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.

Science Good Enough to Eat

Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-6) You’ve been taught not to play with your food, but now you can...FOR SCIENCE!

Wed, Sep 25, 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

Junior Book Club

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Science Good Enough to Eat

Wed, Sep 25, 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

Wed, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 3-6) You’ve been taught not to play with your food, but now you can...FOR SCIENCE!

Wed, Sep 25, 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.

Comic Book Creation Club

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Recording Lab B67

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

Microsoft Excel Part One

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

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

This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 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.

Thu, Sep 26, 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.

Thu, Sep 26, 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.

Taste Testers: Mexican Treats

Thu, Sep 26, 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.

Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Broaden your horizons and let your taste buds travel to Mexico as we try and learn about different yummy popular snacks from Mexico.

Rainbow Name Art

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Learn the basics of creating a rainbow name art piece for your room or locker.

Rainbow Name Art

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12) Learn the basics of creating a rainbow name art piece for your room or locker.

Amazing Castles Around the World

Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Explore the intriguing histories of some of the world’s most extraordinary castles, and learn about their must-see treasures with presenter Barbara Barrett.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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.

Outdoor Family Glow Party

Fri, Sep 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Lawn

(Kids of all ages with adult) We’re having an outdoor glow party and you’re invited. We will have a variety of glow games, a scavenger hunt and fun music for dancing! Weather permitting.

Sat, Sep 28, 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.

Mon, Sep 30, 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.

Mon, Sep 30, 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.

Mon, Sep 30, 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

Mon, Sep 30, 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.

This event is full

Family Field Trip

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sumbaum Cycle - 114 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

(Ages 5+ with adult) Check out a local bike shop and learn some bicycle facts from our friends at Sumbaum Cycle. Sumbaum Cycle 114 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

Tue, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Scary Soundscapes

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level

Create a haunting ambient soundtrack using samples and synthesizers to elevate your projects. Great for your Halloween Tabletop Game!

Tue, Oct 01, 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.

Tue, Oct 01, 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.

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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

Teen Sewing Club: Candy Pillow

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Grades 7-12) Make an adorable Candy Pillow that resembles the best candy in the world: M&M or Skittle. Learn and use hand sewing skills to make this tasty creation.

Microsoft Excel Part Two

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn more advanced techniques such as sort and filter, formulas, graphs and pivot tables.

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Oct 03, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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.

Puppy Yoga (18+)

Thu, Oct 03, 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!

Fri, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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.

Nutrion Class: My Plate For My Family

Sat, Oct 05, 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.

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

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

Presenter: University of Illinois Extension

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Craft Group

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Weird But True

Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-6) You’ve seen the books, let’s put some of those claims to the test.

Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

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