2024-07-23 18:30:002024-07-23 19:30:00America/ChicagoFirefly Night(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!
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Tuesday, July 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Add to Calendar2024-07-23 18:30:002024-07-23 19:30:00America/ChicagoFirefly Night(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!
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!
(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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!
(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!
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
Gateway Center Train Platform - 90 East Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432
(Children ages 2 and up with adult) Our group will take a short train ride, explore the station, then travel back home. Don't be late! The train leaves promptly at 10:30 a.m.
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.
(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(All ages) Enjoy an evening of lawn games, dancing and music featuring local musician, John Condron. Bring a blanket or folding chairs. Weather permitting.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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!
(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 - 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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 - 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!
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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!
(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 - 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.
(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.
(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.
(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)
(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.
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.
(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
(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 week. We'll have materials available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating weekly.
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.
(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.
(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.