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Messy Masterpiece
2024-09-23 16:30:00 2024-09-23 18:00:00 America/Chicago Messy Masterpiece (Ages 2-6 with adult) Let’s get messy at the library! Kids can get their hands messy in this sensory program as they make art using household items lying around the house. Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Monday, September 23
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-23 16:30:00 2024-09-23 18:00:00 America/Chicago Messy Masterpiece (Ages 2-6 with adult) Let’s get messy at the library! Kids can get their hands messy in this sensory program as they make art using household items lying around the house. Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Ottawa Street Branch

McGuire Room 109

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

Come and play anytime between 4:30-6pm.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Games/Play/Trivia | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Toddler | Sensory Play | Process Art | Preschool | Messy Play | Messy | Art |

Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Nov 04, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Mon, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(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, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.
Book Witch
Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 7-12) Are you a good witch or a book witch? Learn to create your own book witch out of a recycled book.
Joliet Public Library Photo Club
Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
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.
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
20s and 30s Book Club
Family Field Trip
Tue, Nov 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Domino's Pizza - 2405 Caton Farm Road Crest Hill, IL 60403
(Grades K-5 with adult) Get a tour of the store, learn about food safety and make your own personal pizzas.
This event is full
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Robot Adventures
Tue, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.
Digital Skills Builder
Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.
Registration is now closed
DIY Cartography
Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level
Immerse your players and readers! Learn how to create fantasy maps for the ultimate immersion experience.
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(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, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
Lego ™ Club
Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it? Seating is limited.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Understanding Manual photography (Ottawa Street Branch)
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch
Learn the basics of how to expose a photo without automatic modes. Bring your camera or learn by watching.
Intro to Smartphones - Android only
Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
Learn the basics of Android phones. In English.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Nov 07, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 07, 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
Fairy Tale STEM
Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades K-4) Can you build a house strong enough to stand up to the big bad wolf? Come find out what the three little pigs SHOULD have made!
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Fairy Tale STEM
Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades K-4) Can you build a house strong enough to stand up to the big bad wolf? Come find out what the three little pigs SHOULD have made!
WriteOn Joliet (virtual meeting)
Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual meeting
Join WriteOn members virtually in a safe, comfortable and supportive online atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.
Sit, Stretch, & Sip Yoga
Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Enjoy a half hour of gentle movements and peaceful postures while seated in a chair paired with breathing techniques designed to help find total relaxation.
One Brief, Shining Moment
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Join historian and entertainer Clarence Goodman for a trip through the Chicago connection to America's "Camelot" and beyond.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
Stay and Play
Fri, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
(Ages 0-3 with adult) Enjoy a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.
Upcycled Mod Podge Planters OSB
Fri, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DMS - Makerspace
Bring in your old cans and make them into something beautiful! Use Mod Podge to decorate old soup cans and make them into nicely decorated planters.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Nov 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.
Di-November
Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 3+with adult) Come celebrate dinos with dinosaur-themed stories and activities.
I-Cash: Discover What's Yours
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Black Road Vestibule
Stop by to see if you have unclaimed property!
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Pizza Mania
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 3-6) Pizza crafts! Pizza games! Pizza party!
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)
Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 8-12) Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) gives teens an opportunity to advise library staff on future teen programming and other things they wish to see in Joliet Library’s teen department.
Digital Skills Builder
Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.
Registration is now closed
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Nov 12, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 12, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(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, Nov 13, 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'n Sip
Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 6-8) Grab a juice box and follow easy step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Paint'n Sip
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 9-12) Grab a juice box and follow easy step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece.
Crochet 101
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
Make your own mug cozy in this beginner crochet class! All materials will be provided.
This event is full
OSB Musician's Club 16+
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 14, 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
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(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, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025
Mammals and More
Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Kids of all ages with adult) Join Flying Fox Conservation Fund for an educational and fun hands-on live animal program. Space may be limited.
Mammals and More
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Kids of all ages with adult) Join Flying Fox Conservation Fund for an educational and fun hands-on live animal program. Space may be limited.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Nov 15, 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.
Transforming Lives Together- TASC
Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Introducing individuals to TASC who may not be familiar with our work. Transforming Lives Together, will be about education and connection.
Creativity Connections
Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating!
Wits Class for Seniors
Fri, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Nov 16, 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.
Friends of the Joliet Public Library Meeting
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
Meeting for the Friends of the Library to discuss fundraising initiatives.
My Father's War
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Join Ron Eckberg as he explores WWII using his personal research, his father's firsthand account, and the meaning of wartime songs.
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Nov 18, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Nov 18, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Stay & Play
Mon, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 0-3 with adult) Enjoy a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.
Maker Monday
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Basic Bookmaking OSB
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS - Makerspace
Learn how to make your own miniature book or journal! Learn how to make and sew together a small chapbook using the saddle stitch.
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  There is a morning and evening session each month.  Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Learn All About It
Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Ages 5-12) An hour of education stations to learn about different topics. The theme for November is geography. Register each child individually.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Learn All About It
Tue, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Ages 5-12) An hour of education stations to learn about different topics. The theme for November is geography. Register each child individually.
Digital Skills Builder
Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.
Registration is now closed
D&DMS (16+)
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level - Industrial Lab
Join others to learn about, play, and create props for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition led by experienced Staff DMs in the DMS! Open to players of all experience levels.
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Pokémon Meet-Up
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-8) Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(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, Nov 20, 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
Pokemon Meetup
Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Comic Book Creation Club
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Recording Lab B67
Work with other likeminded creators to develop your very own comic book
Jingle Bell Door Hanger Craft
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Create a lovely DIY Christmas decoration. Supplies included.
This event is full
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.
Register
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 21, 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
T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)
Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 8-12) T.A.G. gives teens an opportunity to advise library staff on future teen programming and other things they wish to see in Joliet Library’s teen department.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Joliet Public Library Board Meeting
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)
Joliet Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Intro to 3D printing
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Bring your general 3D printing questions to us! We will also be discussing the process of turning ideas into 3D prints as well as an entry point into the hobby as well as starting a business.
Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Nov 22, 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.
Toddler Turkey Trot
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Ages 1-3 with adult) Little gobblers unite for a turkey story, songs and a mini race on the path outside of the library.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Nov 23, 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.
Boots on the Ground
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OSB - Local History Room
Historian and genealogist Tina Baeird will share her knowledge of tracing your veteran ancestors.
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Board Games and More!
Mon, Nov 25, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Kids of all ages with adult) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt!
Board Games and More!
Mon, Nov 25, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Children of all ages with adult, no registration) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt! During open hours.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Nov 25, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.
Register
Board Games and More!
Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Kids of all ages with adult) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt!
Board Games and More!
Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Children of all ages with adult, no registration) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt! During open hours.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch
(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, Nov 26, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Board Games and More!
Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Services
(Kids of all ages with adult) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt!
Board Games and More!
Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Children of all ages with adult, no registration) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt! During open hours.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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.
Board Games and More!
Fri, Nov 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Servcies
(Kids of all ages with adult) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt!
Board Games and More!
Fri, Nov 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Children of all ages with adult, no registration) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt! During open hours.
Light Up the Holidays
Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),Youth Program Room 253 A
(Kids of all ages with adult) Get into the holiday spirit and join us for some reindeer games, a craft, and other activities before the annual Christmas parade!
Holiday Sing-A-Long
Fri, Nov 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family and sing along as local musician, John Condron, leads us in our favorite holiday classics!
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Nov 30, 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.
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
Joliet Public Library Photo Club
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
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.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Ceramic Owls
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 6-8) Have a hoot at the library as you paint your own owl familiar.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 5 2024 at 9:00am
Robot Adventures
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 5 2024 at 9:00am
DIY Holiday Candle Making Class by It's L.I.T. Candles
Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Learn the art of candle-making, choose from seasonal scents like peppermint, pine, and gingerbread, and personalize your candle with holiday-themed decorations.
Ceramic Owls
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Have a hoot at the library as you paint your own owl familiar.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 5 2024 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
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