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Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics

2025-03-27 18:30:00 2025-03-27 19:30:00 America/Chicago Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics Take a deep dive into the many literary references in some of Taylor's most beloved songs. Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Thursday, March 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-27 18:30:00 2025-03-27 19:30:00 America/Chicago Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics Take a deep dive into the many literary references in some of Taylor's most beloved songs. Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Ottawa Street Branch

McGuire Room 109

Take a deep dive into the many literary references in some of Taylor's most beloved songs.

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references? Join presenter Jez Layman as she explores Taylor’s reading shelf through her discography, including The Great Gatsby, Pablo Neruda, Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson, and more. (Reading list included!)

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading and Writing | Movies and Entertainment |

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Troy Township Office Parking Lot - 25448 W Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL

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, 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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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

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

Wed, Jun 03, 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.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Family Field Trip: Joliet Police K-9 Unit

Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Joliet Police K-9 Training Facility - 125 Houbolt Rd, Joliet 60431

(Grades K+ with adult) Watch K-9 Police dogs in action and learn how they are trained to protect and serve the City of Joliet.

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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

Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

(Ages 5 and up with adult) Come to the library and get creative building your own creations! The library will supply Lego™ bricks.

Creative Corner: Cricut Custom Cup

Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Grades 6-12) Get ready to get creative and customize your own cup with the Circuit. Drop in any time during this program.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Jun 03, 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.

JPL On-The-Go: Storywalks

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lakewood Falls Village Park

(All ages) Join us for this summer’s Traveling StoryWalks, where you can enjoy a walk in the park, read an engaging story, make a fun craft and cool off with a frozen treat!

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Wed, Jun 03, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

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.

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

Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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.

Thu, Jun 04, 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.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

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

English Conversation Group

Fri, Jun 05, 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.

Pop-Up Art Sale

Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Stop by our pop-up art sale featuring paintings, jewelry, ceramics, wreaths, and more—all handmade by Cornerstone Services artists!

JPL On-The-Go: Popsicles and Pup Cups

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Paul E. Briese Park - Ingalls Ave. & 129th Infantry Dr.

(All ages) We want to meet your furry friends! Bring your leashed dog(s), play games and enjoy a cold treat together!

Crafts with Anabel

Fri, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

This event is full

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

Mon, Jun 08, 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.

Computer Essentials

Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Learn the absolute basics of computer hardware and software.

Trash to Treasure – Bird Feeder

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-5) Let’s turn some trash into treasure and make a bird feeder out of recycled materials!

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

20s and 30s Book Club

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 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.

Playdough Program

Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Ages 2-5 with adult) Children will have fun squishing and rolling playdough and using tools to make anything they want!

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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

Movie Club (18+)

Tue, Jun 09, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, 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.

Outdoor Family Storytime

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

Joliet City Square - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Summer Reading Buddies

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades PreK-3 with adult) Join the club and adopt your very own stuffie pet to take home and read to! We will meet 4 times bi-weekly for fun activities with our reading buddies.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

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

Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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.

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 5+ with adult) Come to the library and get creative building your own creations! The library will supply Lego™ bricks.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Murder Mystery: Whodunit

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

(Grades 2-6) Use your detective skills to help find the killer before they strike again in this interactive mystery program.

Pet Rock Adoption Center

Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades K-5) It's clean, low maintenance, and a great listener-- your very own pet rock! Stylize your pet rock and build its enclosure, then sign adoption papers for your new forever friend.

Digital Media Studio Open House

Thu, Jun 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!

Intro to 3D printing

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

This event is full

Outdoor Family Storytime

Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

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

English Conversation Group

Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Experience a variety of fun science demos and interactive experiments. Indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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.

Rescheduled

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:30am

New date Wednesday, June 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Rescheduled

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, June 03, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(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.

Celebrating Illinois in Legend and Song

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Barry Cloyd, member of the Illinois Arts Council presents "Illinois in Story and Song"

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

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General's Office protects consumers' rights and can assist when things go wrong.

File Management Essentials

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Learn the basics of your files and folders on your PC.

Estafas Comunes y Cómo Evitarlas

Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Los consumidores pueden ser víctimas de fraude o prácticas injustas. La Oficina del Fiscal General de Illinois protege sus derechos y puede ayudar cuando algo sale mal.

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 9-12) Like a book club, but with music! Listen to a selected album at home, then meet up and share reviews, discuss favorite songs, and explore new artists together.

Bookmaking 101: Open Edge Journals

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Make your very own journal!

This event is full

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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.

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft.

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grade 2-5) Let’s grow! Learn about plants from seed to veggie, and everything in between, with a master gardener. Attendance encouraged, but not required, for both sessions.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 16, 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 16, 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.

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One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

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Definitely Not Science!

Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 4-6) Can your palm, handwriting or birthday decide your fate or future? Probably not, but we can have some fun seeing what they predict.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

The Talent Showcase

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Join us for an upstaging performance! Choose to perform or watch at this multi-talent event. Interested performers call 815.846.3127 or email dms@jolietlibrary.org (Acts must be library appropriate)

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

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Video Game Club

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

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

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

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One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Juneteenth Music Celebration

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Come listen to a book about this holiday. Then enjoy a special group performance to celebrate Black music. Take home a craft in honor of Juneteenth.

Comic Book Creaton Club

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room A

Help create a comic to be distributed at the library

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

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General's Office protects consumers' rights and can assist when things go wrong.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Tall Tales and Silly Songs

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

City Square - 105 N. Chicago St., Joliet, Il, 60432

(Children of all ages with adult) Get those muscles moving with Joliet musician Todd Downing in an exciting live performance that will have you moving, grooving and laughing all the way!

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Estafas Comunes y Cómo Evitarlas

Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Los consumidores pueden ser víctimas de fraude o prácticas injustas. La Oficina del Fiscal General de Illinois protege sus derechos y puede ayudar cuando algo sale mal.

Trashy to Flashy

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

(Grades 7-12) Calling all trashionistas! Join us in upcycling used materials and transforming trash into fashion! Learn to use a sewing machine or do a fun hand sewn project!

Can I Pet that Dog?!

Thu, Jun 18, 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!

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Rescheduled

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:30am

New date Wednesday, June 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Zoo to You Petting Zoo

Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(All ages) Zoo to You is bringing some animal friends to the library. Pet a mini donkey, a lamb and maybe even a llama. Rain or shine! Feed is $2 a cup (optional).

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Jun 20, 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.

Joliet History Discussion Group

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Discussions are of Joliet History. Topics of discussion chosen by group members

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

Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(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.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Tue, Jun 23, 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 23, 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.

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 23, 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.

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One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 23, 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.

Juggling and Stories with Chris Fascione

Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Are you ready to laugh? Join entertainer Chris Fascione for a comedic, interactive performance that combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Jun 23, 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.

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

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Summer Reading Buddies

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades PreK-3 with adult) Join the club and adopt your very own stuffie pet to take home and read to! We will meet 4 times bi-weekly for fun activities with our reading buddies.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

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One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

Diamond Paint a Bookmark

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

Using basic diamond painting techniques, create a beautiful mosaic corner bookmark to keep or give as a gift! All supplies are included.

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Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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.

Full Throttle Fiction Book Club

Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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.

Pokémon Mini Golf

Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

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

(Grades K+) "Gotta Catch 'Em All!, Pokémon” Mini Golf! Get ready to have a blast playing mini golf with Pokémon theme golf holes. See if you can outsmart the Pokémon to get a hole in one!

Library Field Day

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Grades K-5) Get ready to play, join us for an unforgettable day of fun and games.

Pride Month Sno-Cone Social

Thu, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 6-12) Come celebrate Pride Month! Join us for crafts, games, and rainbow Sno-Cones at this laid-back social program. All are welcome!

Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 9:00am

Junk Journaling Workshop

Thu, Jun 25, 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!

Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 9:00am