Anthony Stockton's Magical Spectacular!

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Jul 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the Library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting.

Fri, Jul 05, 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.

Canceled

Sat, Jul 06, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Canceled

Healthy Cents

Sat, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Zoom: University Of Illinois-Extension

Improve your Diet and lower your spending with these lessons you will learn. Presenter: Isabel Dyche of the University Of Illinois-Extension

Mon, Jul 08, All day

Online

(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois

Mon, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 08, 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

Pollinator Party

Mon, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades K-6) Come learn all about the insects that help make our food by pollinating our flowers and vegetables. Make a pollinator/bug bath to take home.

This event is full

Canceled

Nature's Helpers

Mon, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Black Road Branch

(Grades 7-12) Do you care about the environment? Each participant will make an insect hotel and toad home to take home with them.

Pollinator Party

Mon, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades K-6) Come learn all about the insects that help make our food by pollinating our flowers and vegetables. Make a pollinator/bug bath to take home.

Lego ™ Club

Mon, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

20s and 30s Book Club

Family Craft

Tue, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 3 and up with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft. While supplies last.

Tue, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Decorate Your Room

Tue, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 5-7) Come make some snazzy new decorations to spruce up your room.

Musical Bingo

Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Lower Level

Jam out to snippets of your favorite songs while playing competitively against other music lovers! Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Stephen Mather: Travel to the National Parks

Tue, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

National Parks Director, Stephen Mather portrayed by RJ Lindsey, takes you on a Keynote slide tour to the national parks.

Wed, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 1-3) Your very own stuffie pet is waiting to be adopted at the library! Each time we meet there will be different activities to do with your pet, including special time to read to them.

Wed, Jul 10, 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

Giant Bubbles!

Wed, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(All ages) Join Mr. Scott from TwistiCity as he dazzles us with bubbles.. Giant Bubbles! Bring a chair or blanket and your sense of wonder as we will be outside, weather permitting!

Wed, Jul 10, 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

Giant Bubbles!

Wed, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(All ages) Join Mr. Scott from TwistiCity as he dazzles us with bubbles.. Giant Bubbles! Bring a chair or blanket and your sense of wonder as we will be outside, weather permitting!

T.A.G (Teen Advisory Group)

Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) The 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.

Rescheduled

Comic Book Creation Club (16+)

Wed, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Wednesday, July 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Jul 10, 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.

One on One Tech Help 2a

Wed, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

One on One Tech Help 3a

Wed, Jul 10, 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Thu, Jul 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 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

Thu, Jul 11, 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

Thu, Jul 11, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 11, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 1-3) Your very own stuffie pet is waiting to be adopted at the library! Each time we meet, there will be different activities to do with your pet, including special time to read to them.

Canceled

Thu, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

Video Game Play

Thu, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Grades 5-12) Come and join us to play Smash Bros, Mario Kart and more.

Minute to Win It

Thu, Jul 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

(Grades 2-4) Kids will compete in funny, minute-long contests.

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the Library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jul 12, 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.

Fri, Jul 12, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Fri, Jul 12, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Sat, Jul 13, 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.

Messy Outdoor Art

Sat, Jul 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Joliet Library Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(Ages 3+ with adult) Spin, splat, bubble and roll your way to messy creations.

Mon, Jul 15, All day

Online

(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois

Mon, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 15, 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

Food Ranking: Ice Cream -Middle School

Mon, Jul 15, 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

Maker Monday

Mon, Jul 15, 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 week. We'll have materials available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating weekly.

Mon, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 5-7) Your Opinion Matters! Try and taste some yummy ice cream and help rank the best flavor!

Food Rankings: Ice Cream -Teen

Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Your Opinion Matters! Try and taste some yummy ice cream and help rank the best flavor.

Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

Tue, Jul 16, 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.

BINGO

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!

Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 7-12) The 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.

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Jul 16, 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.

Canceled

Family Concert with John Condron

Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch

(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, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch

(All ages) Enjoy an evening of lawn games, dancing and music featuring local musician, John Condron. Bring a blanket or folding chairs. Weather permitting.

Pokemon Meetup

Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.

Wed, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Frustration Game Technology Workshop

Wed, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

(Grades 3-5) Students will practice coding basics and learn how hardware and software work together to design, set up, wire and play their very own board game with Scratch.

Bingo & Trivia

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Children of all ages, with adult) Join us for a fun hour of Stars Wars, Disney and Pokémon Bingo. Along with a few rounds of Bingo, we will test our wits with some trivia!

Wed, Jul 17, 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 a Wooden Picture Frame

Wed, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Paint a picture frame to display your favorite photo. Supplies are included.

Registration opens Friday, July 5 2024 at 9:00am

Learn to Edit Photos Using AI (All ages)

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

LOWER LEVEL DMS - DMS LOWER LEVEL OF THE OTTAWA ST BRANCH

Generate skin retouching, change backgrounds and more using AI technology.

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Thu, Jul 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 18, 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

Rock, Paper, Scissors Technology Workshop

Thu, Jul 18, 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

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:40pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Students will practice coding basics and learn how hardware and software work together to design, set up, wire and play their very own board game with Arduino.

Croakin' Around

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Grades K-5) What’s the difference between a frog and a toad? Learn about these amazing amphibians that live around us, and become an amphibian expert with the experts from Midewin Tallgrass Prairie.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Jul 18, 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.

Canceled

Joliet Public Library Board Meeting

Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch

Joliet Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the Library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jul 19, 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.

Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Canceled

Sat, Jul 20, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Mon, Jul 22, All day

Online

(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois

Mon, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 22, 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

Anthony Stockton's Magical Spectacular!

Mon, Jul 22, 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

Prairie Roots

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades K-5) Learn about the underground system responsible for supporting plants, including our library garden and the forest preserve, with an expert from Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.

Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(All Ages) Born with a magic wand in his hand, Joliet magician Anthony Stockton returns to perform his amazing magic and illusions. Don’t miss out!

Reading Deeply: BYOB Yin Yoga

Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Looking to bring peace to your mind and body? Then Reading Deeply is the class for you! This class allows students to hold carefully sequenced poses for several minutes while being able to read.

Family Craft

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 3 and up with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft. While supplies last.

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Simon Says Technology Workshop

Tue, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

(Grades 9-12) Students will practice coding basics and learn how hardware and software work together to design, set up, wire and play their very own board game with Arduino.

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

Firefly Night

Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Ages 3-8 with adult) Have you ever wondered how fireflies flash? Or why? Come read stories about fireflies, learn some firefly facts and make a craft. If we’re lucky, we might see real ones!

Wed, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Family Field Trip

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duly Health & Care Field - 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet IL 60432

(Ages 4 and up with adult) Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Joliet Slammers stadium! Park in the lot east of the stadium and meet at the box office window. Registration required for each person.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 1-3) Your very own stuffie pet is waiting to be adopted at the library! Each time we meet there will be different activities to do with your pet, including special time to read to them.

Wed, Jul 24, 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

Birds of a Feather

Wed, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades K-5) An expert from Wild Birds Unlimited will join us to teach students some basics of feeding and identifying backyard birds. We will also make a bird feeder to take home!

Wed, Jul 24, 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

Tech 101: Microsoft Excel, Part One

Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Canceled

Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch

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

Comic Book Creation Club (16+)

Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Microsoft Excel Part One

Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Thu, Jul 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 25, 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

Thu, Jul 25, 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.

Lego ™ Club

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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?

Murder, Mayhem, & The Mob, Part 2: After Al

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 1-3) Your very own stuffie pet is waiting to be adopted at the library! Each time we meet there will be different activities to do with your pet, including special time to read to them.

Messy Masterpiece

Thu, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

TikTok Games

Thu, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 5-7) Can you level up, bottle flip, or ping pong roll? Play the games seen on TikTok in person.

Thu, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

The end of Prohibition and the beginning of The Great Depression signal a new era in America. How will Chicago's mafia evolve after Al Capone?

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jul 26, 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.

Water Play Day

Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(Children of all ages with adult) Cool off in our ‘do it yourself’ waterpark!

Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.

This event is full

Water Play Day

Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(Children of all ages with adult) Cool off in our ‘do it yourself’ waterpark!

Sat, Jul 27, 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.

Billy Yank:

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - LH

Union soldiers fought more than Johnny Reb. They fought bureaucracy as well. Genealogist Tina Beaird will show you all the places to look for records pertaining to Union Soldiers.

Mon, Jul 29, All day

Online

(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois

Mon, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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

Colorful Clay Creatures

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades K-5) Come make any type of clay sculpture you'd like. (Creatures not required.)

Family Karaoke Night

Mon, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Children of all ages with adult) Come show off your singing skills at the library!

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Jul 30, 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.

BINGO

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!

Tue, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

Wed, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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

Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 7-12) Learn how to use a Sewing Machine from local business, The Sewing Cafe here at the library. Learn to make your own drawstring Bandana Tote Bag.

Tech 101: Microsoft Excel. Part Two

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Family Talent Show

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

perform the arts of singing, dancing, lip-syncing, acting, martial arts, playing an instrument, poetry, comedy or other activities to showcase skills. Email jphillips@jolietlibrary.org to sign up.

Canceled

Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch

Learn more advanced techniques such as formulas, formatting tables, charts, etc.

Microsoft Excel Part Two

Wed, Jul 31, 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.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

One on One Tech Help 2b

Wed, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

One on One Tech Help 3b

Wed, Jul 31, 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Thu, Aug 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Pokemon Meetup

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 3-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.

Registration opens Friday, July 5 2024 at 9:00am

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Aug 01, 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.