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One-on-One Tech Help

2024-09-23 12:30:00 2024-09-23 13:00:00 America/Chicago One-on-One Tech Help (Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions. Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Monday, September 23
12:30pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-23 12:30:00 2024-09-23 13:00:00 America/Chicago One-on-One Tech Help (Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions. Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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.

Obtenga más información sobre su computadora, teléfono inteligente o tableta con nuestras citas de ayuda personal de 30 minutos.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers and Technology |

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Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day

Upcoming events

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Countdown to 2025 kid-style! Music and party favors will be awaiting your arrival complete with a countdown and grape juice toast at noon!
This event is full
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Jan 02, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
Join WriteOn members in a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Mon, Jan 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Bingo
Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Lego ™ Robotics
Mon, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.
Photography Club
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
This group meets every month to share, learn and network with other creatives. This group will do outings, meetups, shoot in the greenscreen room and share techniques.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Robot Adventures
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.
Worm on a String Craft
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Digital Media Studio - Industrial Lab
Wiggle your way into 2025 with a new best friend! Create a custom "worm on a string" using a rainbow of yarn colors with the help of DMS staff!
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness
Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Management.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Lego ™ Club
Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - 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.
2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Management.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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.
Chicago Auto Show History
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
Explore the rich history of the Chicago Auto Show with historian Mitch Frumkin. Attend for a chance to win tickets to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
One on One
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
Technical session for 30 minutes
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
One on One
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
Technical session for 30 minutes
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 08, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
One on One
Wed, Jan 08, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
Technical session for 30 minutes
This event is full
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Will County Contimuum of Care Leadership Meeting
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Will County Contimuum of Care Leadership Meeting
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Cancelled
RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025
Art Uncorked: Paint Night with the Library
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bishops Hill Winery
Enjoy a creative evening at Bishops Hill Winery!
This event is full
Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 and James Beard Award winner. Steve is host of The Feed Podcast with Rick Bayless and Pizza City.
Register
Stay and Play
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 0-3 with adult) Join us monthly for a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.
Get Covered Illinois
Fri, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
Illinois Marketplace Enrollment and Plan Selection. No registration required.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Sun, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Mon, Jan 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Maker Monday
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt.
Lego ™ Club
Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it? Seating is limited.
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
20s and 30s Book Club
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Preschool Game Day
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 3-5) Looking for fun? Come to the library to play indoor learning games with friends.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Mug Decorating
Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 6-8) Come decorate a mug to bring home and fill with hot drinks that'll keep you warm and cozy.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Mug Decorating
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 9-12) Decorate a mug to bring home and fill with hot drinks that'll keep you warm and cozy.
Intro to Smartphones - Android only
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
Learn the basics of your Smartphone (Android only).
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Community Leadership School
Thu, Jan 16, 7:30am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch
Community Leadership School
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
Stay and Play
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 0-3 with adult) Join us monthly for a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Knitting 101
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 7-12) Get ready to learn the basics of knitting and make your own knitting project!
Artemis:
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
Exciting news everyone! America is heading back to the Moon with the incredible Artemis missions!
Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
Preschool Explorers-Outer Space Edition
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 2-5 with adult) Children will hear stories, enjoy music, and explore the topic with hands-on activities.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
MLK Assassination Rocks Joliet
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OSB - Local History
Historian Anneta Drilling will tell you the story of what happened in Joliet because of the assassination of MLK.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Sun, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Rescheduled
Bookmaking 101: Japanese Stab Binding
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, January 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
Make your very own little booklet using the stab binding method!
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month. January - Craft February - Perler Beads March - Marble Run April - Poetry Party
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Intro to 3D printing
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.
South American Carnaval Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Grades Pre-K-3) Celebrate the South American tradition of Carnaval! There will be special stories, various activities and a craft!
Pokémon Meetup
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Junior Book Club
Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
(Grades K-2) We will read a book together, discuss, and do activities and a craft that go along with the title.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Money Matters
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Learn about budgeting, fraud prevention and credit in this class by Heartland Bank of Plainfield.
Comic Book Creation Club
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room A
Work with other likeminded creators to develop your very own comic book
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Artemis Program
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Dayna Ise, Director of the Mars Campaign Office and native of Joliet presents on the Artemis Program, sending the first woman and person of color to the moon, and continued exploration of Mars.
Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen.
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English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Books and Brunch
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 9-12) Looking for the next best teen book? Get amazing recommendations on your next favorite teen reads and eat some goodies! All attendees will be entered to win a special raffle basket.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Sun, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Jan 27, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions
One on One Tech Help
Mon, Jan 27, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Space Robots
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level),Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-8) Your mission: help our robots explore space! We’ll be engineering solutions and coding with real robots.
Puzzle Party
Mon, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades K-8) Come explore all kinds of different puzzles and maybe even make one to bring home!
Bookmaking 101: Japanese Stab Binding
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Make your very own little booklet using the stab binding method!
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Robot Rally
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Grades 1-3) Learn basic coding principles while working with adorable robots.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 9:00am
Dog Man Party
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-8) Calling all Supa Buddies to join us to celebrate Dog Man with crafts, games and activities. Only children participating should be registered.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 9:00am
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Crochet 101
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Make a cute bookmark in this beginner crochet class! All materials will be provided. 
Microsoft Excel, Part One
Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
Learn the basics of Excel: the ribbon, moving between cells, copy/paste cells and columns.
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Are you creative? Do you want to meet like minded people? This is the place for you! Show off what you're working on and see what others in the area are creating as well. All creatives are welcome!
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