Maker Monday

Friends of the Joliet Public Library Meeting

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

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.

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

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.

This event is full

Morning Book Discussion Group

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.

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jingle Bell Door Hanger Craft

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

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

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

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.

Joliet Public Library Board Meeting

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.

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.

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

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

This event is full

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.

Joliet Public Library Photo Club

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.

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.

DIY Holiday Candle Making Class by It's L.I.T. Candles

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Lego ™ Club

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Smart TV Products

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

We will go through the applications that available through your Smart TV, Roku and Fire Stick.

Bingo!

Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Wait for your numbers to be called and join in the fun to try to win prizes!

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Intro to Cross Stitch

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 6-8) Learn the basics of cross stitch and make something fun to take home.

WriteOn Joliet Anthology Release Party

Thu, Dec 05, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

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.

Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Sat, Dec 07, 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.

This event is full

Holiday Concert

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join us for an evening of holiday cheer and Jazz standards with vocalist Petra Van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown.

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Ages 3-12 with adult) Build and decorate your own gingerbread house and take your holiday creation home with you!

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.

Lego ™ Club

Mon, Dec 09, 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?

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

20s and 30s Book Club

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Exoplanet Exhibit Grand Opening

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

(All ages) Stop by for an adventure that is out of this world! Experience space through the debut of our interactive Exoplanet exhibit, available December-February all hours the library is open.

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 12, 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.

Holiday Cheer

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Kids of all ages with adult) Stop by the library for games, a character visit, a craft, a photo op and enjoy some hot chocolate.

Intro to 3D printing

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Stay and Play

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Paper Ornaments OSB

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

DMS - Makerspace

Make beautiful ornaments out of paper! Learn and use techniques such as paper cutting, folding, and quilling.

Sat, Dec 14, 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.

This event is full

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Craft Group

Mon, Dec 16, 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.