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Neil Gaiman

Join us for a special event with Neil Gaiman.

Join us for a special event with Neil Gaiman.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading and Writing |

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

About the branch

These events are presented online via the Library's Zoom or another virtual host. 

Upcoming events

Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 9:30am - 12:15pm
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, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Mon, Oct 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
Lego ™ Club
Mon, Oct 14, 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?
Xipe Totec Aztec Dance Performance
Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(All Ages) Discover the art of Aztec dancing, a way to celebrate and preserve Mesoamerican culture. Members of the local Xipe Totec Aztec Dance will perform.
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2
20s and 30s Book Club
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 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 to songs and bubbles.
Learn all about it
Tue, Oct 15, 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 October is animals. Register each child individually.
This event is full
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Oct 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
Learn All About It
Tue, Oct 15, 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 October is animals. Register each child individually.
Digital Skills Builder
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
(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, Oct 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Wed, Oct 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 16, 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
Pumpkin Spice Taste Test
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 6-8) Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Try out various items flavored for the season and rate them!
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 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.
Pumpkin Spice Taste Test
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 9-12) Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Try out various items flavored for the season and rate them!
Using AI in photoshop (Ottawa Street Branch)
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Learn how to make fun art or practical editing techniques with AI in Adobe Photoshop.
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Oct 17, 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
Marbled Leaves
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-5) It’s fall, y’all! Get creative (and maybe a little messy) and create some marbled fall leaves to decorate for the season!
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Oct 17, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
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, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Joliet Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Oct 18, 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.
Pace Suburban Bus
Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Public hearing for the 2025 budget.
Pumpkin Painting
Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Ottawa Street Branch
Paint your very own pumpkin!
Friends Fall Book Sale
Fri, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Join us for a book sale. Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.
Friends Fall Book Sale
Sat, Oct 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Join us for a book sale. Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
Nutrition Class: My Plate For My Family
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)
Presenter: University of Illinois Extension
Family Field Trip:
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milano Bakery - 433 S. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60436
(Grades K-5 with adult) Get a tour of the bakery, watch a demonstration, and get into the action with some hands-on pastry making and decorating!
This event is full
Friends Fall Book Sale
Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Join us for a book sale. Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 9:30am - 12:15pm
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, Oct 21, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 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
Stay & Play
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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.
Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Roadshow
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Join staff from Chicago Lighthouse to experience state-of-the-art technology.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Oct 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 to songs and bubbles.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Oct 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
Robot Rally
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
This event is full
Digital Skills Builder
Tue, Oct 22, 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
A Quiet Place Nerf Challenge
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 7-12) Would you survive in the world of A Quiet Place? Play in teams of creatures vs humans.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
(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, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Register
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
(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, Oct 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Wed, Oct 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 23, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 23, 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.
3D Printing Pokémon
Wed, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 1-5) Want to learn how a 3D printer works? See first-hand how to make your own 3D Pokémon and take one home!
This event is full
3D Printing Pokemon
Wed, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Join us to 3D print Low Poly Pokémon. Also we will talk briefly about how to turn a 3d model into a 3d print. (Teens and up welcome! additional notes below)
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Resurrection Mary
Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Who is or was "Resurrection Mary" and what makes the Chicago version of this "vanishing hitchhiker" legend so special?
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Thu, Oct 24, 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
Monster Mash with DJ DreLaurin
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Kids of all ages with adult,) Wear your costume and your dancing shoes to this dance party led by DJ DreLaurin! Join us for games, crafts and fun!
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Oct 25, 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.
Autumn Art
Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Ages 3-5 with adult) Preschoolers and their parents will make fun, fall themed art projects.
Wits Class for Seniors
Fri, Oct 25, 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, Oct 26, 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.
Nutrition Class: My Plate For My Family
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)
Presenter: University of Illinois Extension
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 9:30am - 12:15pm
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, Oct 28, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 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
Hello Kitty Paint & Sip
Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Grades 1-5 with an adult) November 1 is Hello Kitty’s 48th Birthday. Celebrate this occasion by learning to paint everyone’s favorite Sanrio character, Hello Kitty.
Costume Photoshoot OSB
Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS - Greenscreen Room
Come to the DMS in your Halloween costume to partake in a spooky photoshoot on our greenscreen and place yourself anywhere!
This event is full
Hello Kitty Paint & Sip
Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Grades 6-12) November 1 is Hello Kitty’s 48th Birthday. Celebrate this occasion by learning to paint everyone’s favorite Sanrio character, Hello Kitty.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Oct 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 to songs and bubbles.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Tue, Oct 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
Slime Time
Tue, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room D
(Grades 1-5) It's time to make some slime! Stop by the library to mix up your very own ooey gooey concoction.
Digital Skills Builder
Tue, Oct 29, 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
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
True Crime and Wrongful Convictions
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
Delve into the fascinating world of true crime with Dr. Amanda Vicary.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Oct 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
(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, Oct 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Oct 31, 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
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Wits Class for Seniors
Fri, Nov 01, 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 02, 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.
Dia de Los Muertos
Sat, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Kids of all ages with adult) Come and celebrate the Day of the Dead. Learn about the celebration with stories, crafts and music in both English and Spanish.
The Loop Lounge
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Craft Group
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am
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.
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