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2024-08-21 18:00:002024-08-21 18:30:00America/ChicagoFamily Storytime(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. Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
Wednesday, August 21 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Add to Calendar2024-08-21 18:00:002024-08-21 18:30:00America/ChicagoFamily Storytime(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. 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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
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.
(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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
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.
Learn the basics of recording voice over projects in a group setting! Participants will learn basic microphone techniques for mock radio dramas, advertisements, & podcasts!
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
(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.
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.
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!
(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.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
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.
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!
(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.
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!
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!
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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
(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.
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.
(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
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-8) Learn how to make simple emergency
kits, create family plans and stay safe during disasters. Will County Emergency Management Agency is going to get us prepared!
Registration opens Thursday, January 16 2025 at 9:00am
Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4 - 5:30pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!
(Grades 5-8) We will read the Caudill nominated book, The Fort, by Gordon Korman. You will receive an email when book is available for pickup at BRB Youth Services. Please read before meeting!
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Participants will enjoy painting the Double Heart Dish for a Valentine's Day keepsake. Receive guided, step-by-step instructions on painting your project.
The space race began decades ago as a competition between two superpowers, but there are now 90 nations operating in space. Join John Cilio as he highlights the global space renaissance underway.
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!
