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Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

2024-11-21 18:00:00 2024-11-21 21:00:00 America/Chicago Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B

Thursday, November 21
6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Black Road Branch

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

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EVENT TYPE: | Community Outreach |

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Black Road Branch

Hours

About the branch

Black Road Branch(BRB):The Black Road Branch, on the city’s west side, sits adjacent to the beautiful Rock Run Preserve. Home to truly exciting programming and a large collection of books and materials.

Upcoming events

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Sun, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

Open to the Public 1-3 pm Bag Sale! Fill up a provided bag for $4!

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, May 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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.

Cancelled

Seniorcare Q&A with Healthcare Plus

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

A representative from Healthcare Plus will be on hand to answer all of your questions.

Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Photography Club

Mon, May 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.

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring your family and friends to play the Mexican version of Bingo.

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Bob Ross Halfspeed Painting

Tue, May 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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 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

One on One Tech Help

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

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

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, May 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(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, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth- 6 years old with adult) An 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, May 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

One on One Tech Help

Wed, May 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.

This event is full

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs and activities in both languages.

Fraud Prevention

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Protect yourself from scammers! Learn about the different types of scams and what to do if you get scammed in this presentation from Heartland Bank of Plainfield.

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

Thu, May 07, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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, May 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.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 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.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Thu, May 07, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

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.

English Conversation Group

Fri, May 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.

Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Ages 2-4 with adult) Hop aboard the Potty Train! Little ones will get excited about ditching the diapers and seeing how much fun potty time can be through games, songs and more!

Crafts with Anabel

Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Try a new craft for free, here at the library!

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, May 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, May 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, May 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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, May 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Digital Media Studio Open House

Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Everyone is welcome to see the creative services offered at Joliet Public Library's Digital Media Studio!

NextGen Lit Book Club

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

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

20s and 30s Book Club

Joliet's Historic Hotels

Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue OSB - Local History Room

Local Historian Anneta Drilling will be present to speak about the historic hotels of Joliet's past.

This event is full

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Movie Club (18+)

Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Every month we will choose movies to watch and discuss at the next meeting. Think of it like a book club but with movies. We will discuss what we liked or didn't like about each film.

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 6-12) Join us in learning all about zines and make your own! All materials will be provided by library.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 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

One on One Tech Help

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

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

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, May 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(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, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth- 6 years old with adult) An 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 @ OSB

Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, May 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.

Intro to 3D printing

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, May 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.

This event is full

A Novel Creation with Ceramic Creations

Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Get ready for Summer Reading by painting a ceramic book that opens for hidden storage inside—perfect for your favorite little treasures!

This event is full

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth- 6 years with adult) 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, May 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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, May 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.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 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.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 14, 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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Thu, May 14, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

English Conversation Group

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, May 16, 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, May 16, 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Decluttering Your Family History

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

In this presentation you will learn how to keep what you need and get rid of what you don't when working on your family history.

So Tough: Pet Sounds at 60

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Take a behind the scenes look at one of the most groundbreaking albums in American rock music.

Sun, May 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Troy Township Office Parking Lot

Join the Troy Township 4th annual plant swap! Bring your plants, cuttings, seeds or plant accessories to share with others and make new plant friends!

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, May 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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, May 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Felt Corner Bookmarks

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Create your own personalized bookmark out of felt!

This event is full

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

Start your day with great conversation and good books! Join our lively morning book group. Pick up your monthly selection at the Circulation Desk.

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(18 months - 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.

Lawyers in the Library

Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Meet with attorneys from Prairie State Legal Services during our Lawyers in the Library event. They can answer questions about a variety of civil legal matters. Registration is required through PSLS.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 19, 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

Video Game Club

Tue, May 19, 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. Try out our Virtual Reality Headsets. Fans of Pokémon can bring their Pokémon cards.

A Special Storytime with Chickens!

Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(Kids of all ages with adult) We are egggs-tra egggs-ited about welcoming our new chickens to the library. Join us for a chicken themed storytime and craft and meet our new chickens!

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Join us for a discussion with "Katabasis" author R.F. Kuang

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Join us for a conversation with author R.F. Kuang

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

A Special Storytime with Chickens!

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Kids of all ages with adult) We are egggs-tra egggs-ited about welcoming our new chickens to the library. Join us for a chicken themed storytime and craft and meet the newly-hatched chickens!

Cancelled

One on One Tech Help

Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

New venue Ottawa Street Branch

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

One on One Tech Help

Wed, May 20, 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.

FamilySearch Basics

Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

Learn how to create a FamilySearch account, recover a username or password, start building a Family Tree and understand privacy rules.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth- 6 years with adult) 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, May 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 21, 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.

Can I Pet that Dog?!

Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4:30 - 6pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!

Mexican Board Game Night

Thu, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades K+) Join us for a board game night featuring tradition and modern Mexican table games.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

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.

Maker's Guild - open session

Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

This is an open-format club that encourages crafters and entrepreneurs to bring in their projects and plans. As well as bounce ideas off each other.

English Conversation Group

Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

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

(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

Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, May 23, 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, May 23, 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 26, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 26, 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

Teen Volunteer Summer Reading Training

Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

Sign up for teen volunteer summer reading training. Learn how to distribute prizes and help library patrons with summer reading.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, May 27, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(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, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.

Cancelled

One on One Tech Help

Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

One on One Tech Help

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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

(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs and activities in both languages.

Full Throttle Fiction Book Club

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Maurie's Table

This ain't your mama's book club

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

Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 28, 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.

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One on One Tech Help

Thu, May 28, 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.

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Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.

Junk Journaling Workshop

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Industrial Lab

Share in the joys of journaling, memory keeping, and stationery with other creatives, no experience necessary! Just bring your own journal. Optionally, bring stationery items you wish to swap!

English Conversation Group

Fri, May 29, 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, May 30, 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Bubble Play Day

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Ages 10 and under with adult) Get ready to get messy! We'll have various bubble stations set up for you and the family to enjoy! Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, May 30, 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. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Teen Volunteer Summer Reading Training

Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

Sign up for teen volunteer summer reading training. Learn how to distribute prizes and help library patrons with summer reading.

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(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.

Photography Club

Mon, Jun 01, 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.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 02, 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.

Family Concert with John Condron

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(All ages) Enjoy an evening of lawn games and dancing with live music featuring local musician, John Condron. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join the family fun!

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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