Dia de Los Muertos

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Crossroads Christian Church - 2312 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

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.

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

Cancelled

JPL On-the-Go: Pinch Pots

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Paul E. Briese Park - Intersection of Ingalls Ave. and Infantry Dr.

(Children of all ages) Come and make a clay pinch pot with fun nature finds. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(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.

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Registration is now closed

Video Game Club

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-8) Calling all video game fans, join us for Video Game Club! Play fun new multi-player video games with old friends and new. Fans of Pokémon, can bring their Pokémon cards.

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(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.

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Puzzle Pandemonium: Who Can Piece It Together Fastest?

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Get ready to join the pandemonium and race against the clock for a chance to win a prize!

Cancelled

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Offsite Location: TBD

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.

Stay and Play

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth-3 years 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.

Family Field Trip:

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Ages 4+ 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.

This event is full

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(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.

Cancelled

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Jul 17, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

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

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.

Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming kitten cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!

This event is full

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Sidewalk Chalk Art

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Patio

(All ages) Add your chalk masterpiece to our community mural located on the back sidewalk. It will be available for everyone to enjoy! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),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.

Parachute-Palooza

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Ages 2-5 with adult) Up, down and all around! It’s parachute time! Come along and play as we sing, dance and read a story.

Cancelled

Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(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.

Cancelled

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Nature Storywalk

Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:15am

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Ages 2-8 with adult) Meet us on the back patio for a short walk along Rock Run Trail. We’ll rest up at the Paul V. Nichols access with some stories before heading back. Weather permitting.

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Bookmaking 101: Folded Book Forms

Mon, Jul 21, 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

Monarch Mania

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Erin Noon will be educating us on everything monarch and how our land use affects them. Meet some caterpillars in this citizen science program.

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Learn how to make a variety of simple folded books!

This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

JPL On-the-Go: Bug Hotel

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Heggie Park Playground - Intersection of Collins St. & Williamson Ave

(Children of all ages with adult) Create your very own bug hotel for your backyard friends and take a walk through our bug storywalk. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

El Mago Bilingual Magic Show

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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

(All ages) El Mago is coming back to the library! Come and enjoy a family evening with a bilingual (Spanish and English) magic show.

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Creative Corner: Cricut Tote Bags

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Family Field Trip

Wed, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Joliet Township High School Transportation Center - 3901 Olympic Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431

(Grades PreK+ with adult) Where do school buses sleep at night? Come meet the mechanics, dispatchers and bus drivers that keep the buses rolling.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

(Grades 7 -12) Learn to use Cricut to personalize and get creative to customize a tote bag. Pick a saying or a character to cut out and design your bag. Bag and supplies will be provided.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 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

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Jul 24, 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

Button Making

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(All ages) Come in for an evening of making pinback buttons to take home with you. Use your creativity to make your own design, or use a pre-cut template.

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),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.

Where to go to find what you Need

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History

Learn which locations to visit to find the information you seek to research your genealogy.

T-Rexplorers

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Troy Cronin School Cafeteria - 210 E Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404

(Ages 5+ with adult) Discover what it’s like to go on a dinosaur dig, spend time with a Dinosaur Fossil Hunter and get to hold real dinosaur bones and fossils!

Mon, Jul 28, 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

Mon, Jul 28, 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

Family Field Trip:

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Joliet Fire Station #6 - 2049 Oneida St, Joliet, IL 60435

(Grades PreK+ with Adult) Would you like to touch a truck and meet a firefighter? Come take a tour of a local fire station and see what it looks like inside!

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

JPL On-the-Go: Giant Games

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

M J Cunningham Elementary School - 500 Moran St.

(Ages 3+) Play giant games with us at the park! We’ll have a variety of games to play. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Family Paint ‘n Sip: Lilo and Stitch

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grade K+) “Ohana means family and family means no one is left behind or forgotten.” Have the family learn how to paint everyone’s favorite alien friend Stitch! Please register children only.

This event is full

Family Paint ‘n Sip: Lilo and Stitch

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

(Grade K+) “Ohana means family and family means no one is left behind or forgotten.” Have the family learn how to paint everyone’s favorite alien friend Stitch! Please register all attending.

This event is full

Voice Over Club

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Sound Room A

Gather with others to learn the basics of recording your voice!

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Summer Reading Buddies Club

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-3) Adopt your very own stuffie pet and join the club! We will meet with our pets a total of four times for fun activities, in addition to reading to them at home.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 30, 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

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 30, 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!

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Jul 30, 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!

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Monarch Mania

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn,Patio

(Children of all ages with adult) Erin Noon, Environmental Educator for Will County's Land Use Department, will be educating us on everything monarch. Weather permitting.

Beatrix Potter

Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Join us for an evening with the beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, portrayed by Chicago theater actress Debra Miller.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating! Sponsored by Catholic Charities.

Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

KidzFest

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Will County Building Lot - 302 N Chicago St.

(All ages) Join us for a day of fun with other organizations in Downtown Joliet! Stop by our booth and say hi to learn more about the library.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 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

Family Field Trip:

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Joliet Police Department - 150 W. Washington St, Joliet, Il 60432

(Grades K+ with adult) Join us for an inside look at a day in the life of a police officer. Police officers will talk about what they do and give us a behind the scenes tour of the police station.

This event is full

Photography Club

Mon, Aug 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Tue, Aug 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Bingo

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Drop by the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

Bob Ross Paint Along

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Follow Bob at half speed using acrylics on canvas! Once we start, there is no stopping us!

This event is full

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

All By Myself: School Preparedness

Wed, Aug 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

(Ages 4-6) This program is designed for kids starting preschool or kindergarten without their caregiver present. (Adults must remain in the library after drop-off.)

Wed, Aug 06, 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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Lego ™ Club

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it?

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Aug 07, 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

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Aug 07, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

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

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.

Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming kitten cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Aug 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Mon, Aug 11, 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

Mon, Aug 11, 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

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404

20s and 30s Book Club

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Tue, Aug 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

This event is full

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

The Loop Lounge

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Calling all needle-workers 18 and up. Bring a work in progress or start a new one in the company of other stitchers. Note: This is not a class format

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Wed, Aug 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 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

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Wed, Aug 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.

Cancelled

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Aug 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.

OSB Musician's Club 18+

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 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.