Sci-Fi Sound 101

Thu, Mar 13, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Mar 13, 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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 13, 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.

Registration is now closed

March Madness: Dunking Competition

Thu, Mar 13, 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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

(Grades 9-12) Channel your inner Michael Jordan! Compete against other teens to see who is best in this fun Dunking Basketball competition! Winner will receive a $15 gift card.

Cancelled

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

Can I Pet that Dog?!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4 - 5:30pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!

Cub Scout Pack 256

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

Cub Scout Pack 256 Hurley - 815.219.9618

Stay and Play

Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Join us monthly for a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Mar 14, 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 Workout for Seniors

Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Sat, Mar 15, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Pot O' Gold Hunt

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

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

(Ages 3-8 with adult) Feeling lucky? Bring the wee lads and lassies to join us as we search the library for a hidden pot of gold! Irish crafts and leprechaun jigs included!

This event is full

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

From River to Canal

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History

Historian Anneta Drilling will share her knowledge of how the DesPlaines River was transformed into the viable waterway

Mon, Mar 17, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Mon, Mar 17, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Morning Book Discussion Group

Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Healthy Cents

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

This set of classes will cover topics such as saving money at the grocery store, container gardening, and making healthy food choices.

Maker Monday

Mon, Mar 17, 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.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Share your love of reading with this lively book group! There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month. January - Craft February - Perler Beads March - Marble Run April - Poetry Party

Intro to 3D printing

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Pokémon Meetup

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.

Tue, Mar 18, 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

Wed, Mar 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Wed, Mar 19, 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

Food: A Poetry Writing Workshop

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Join our dynamic writing workshops designed to spark creativity and foster new ideas with Poet Laureate of Joliet, Uxmar Torres. This program is open to English and Spanish speakers/writers.

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Rock Painting

Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch

Make a cute pet rock to take home or share!

This event is full

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Bingo!

Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Wait for your numbers to be called and try to win prizes!

Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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.

Stay and Play

Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Join us monthly for a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

WriteOn Joliet on Zoom

Thu, Mar 20, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

Online

(Zoom Meeting) Join WriteOn members in a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Fri, Mar 21, All day

Online

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Mar 21, 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.

Potty Palooza

Fri, Mar 21, 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!

Wits Workout for Seniors

Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Pajama Party

Fri, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Come in your jammies and enjoy some after hours sleepover party fun before heading home to bed!

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Sat, Mar 22, All day

Online

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

Sat, Mar 22, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Sun, Mar 23, All day

Online

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

Mon, Mar 24, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Mon, Mar 24, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

March Madness Dunking Competition

Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

(Grades K-8) Channel your inner Michael Jordan! Compete to see who is best in this fun Dunking Basketball competition! Winner will receive a prize. Only children participating should be registered.

The Art of Illuminated Letters

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn how to make an illuminated letter!

This event is full

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Bingo

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!

Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) What happens when the library lights go out? Drop off your animal, doll, or action figure to explore the night world of the library!

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Robot Rally

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Voice Over: Learn and Practice!

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Digital Media Studio

Learn the basics of recording voice over projects in a group setting! Participants will learn basic microphone techniques for mock radio dramas, advertisements, & podcasts!

This event is full

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Clue Escape Room

Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 7-12) Get ready to solve a murder and escape in this fun escape room based on everyone’s favorite mystery board game, Clue.

Tue, Mar 25, 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

Clue Escape Room

Tue, Mar 25, 7:30pm - 8:00pm

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

(Grades 7-12) Get ready to solve a murder and escape in this fun escape room based on everyone’s favorite mystery board game, Clue.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick Up

Wed, Mar 26, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Wed, Mar 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) Reunite with your stuffed animal as you enjoy a morning snack while watching a slideshow featuring pictures of their overnight adventures!

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

History of the Blues Brothers

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Play a D&D Adventure!

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades 6-12) Join us for a one-time Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

Join Gregory Alexander - aka Professor Moptop of Chicago's 93XRT - as he delves into the duo's Saturday Night Live appearances, the film, and albums.

Cancelled

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Are you creative? Do you want to meet like minded people? This is the place for you! Show off what you're working on and see what others in the area are creating as well. All creatives are welcome!

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Are you creative? Do you want to meet like minded people? This is the place for you! Show off what you're working on and see what others in the area are creating as well. All creatives are welcome!

Thu, Mar 27, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Mar 27, 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

Thu, Mar 27, 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

Thu, Mar 27, 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

Bingo

Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!

Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Pokemon Meetup

Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 1-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Mar 28, 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 Workout for Seniors

Fri, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Sat, Mar 29, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Join us for this up-close, live, hands-on experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world.

Mon, Mar 31, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Mon, Mar 31, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Whooose Bones?

Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 2-6) Join us as a teacher from the Forest Preserve District of Will County turns the library into a forensic lab for dissecting and reconstructing the mystery of owl pellets.

Mon, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Indoor Playground

Tue, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Grades K-5) Let’s move at the library! Join us for an indoor obstacle course, jump rope, hula hoops and other fun movement activities.

Robot Adventures

Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.

Squishy Stress Balls

Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Choose between 12 fun designs and personalize your own Jumbo Squishy Stress Ball.

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,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.

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Structure Superstars

Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 1-5) Join us for a STEM building challenge!

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Lego ™ Club

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

Yoga Mat Carrier

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Easy Yoga mat carrier

This event is full

Pop-up Tattoo Parlor

Thu, Apr 03, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services Department

(Children of all ages) Stop by the Youth Desk at Black Road and get “tatted up” with temporary tattoos!

Thu, Apr 03, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Apr 03, 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.

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Apr 03, 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.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Apr 03, 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.

Wings and Talons

Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Come experience the majestic presence of two beautiful birds of prey with trained handlers from nonprofit Wings and Talons.

Fri, Apr 04, 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.

After Hours Team Games

Fri, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

(Grades 6-12) Have you ever thought about playing hide-and-seek in the library? Now’s your chance! Join us for fun games in this after hours program.

Sat, Apr 05, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Remote Control Cars

Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Ages 3-10) Join us for a fun hour of car activities. Bring your own Remote Control car or borrow one from us and race around with others!

Tortured Poet Packs

Mon, Apr 07, All day

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Grades 6-12) Inspiration strikes, and you need to write a poem! No worries. You will be prepared for any poetry emergency once you assemble your own Tortured Poet Pack. Pick up between April 7-11.

Tortured Poet Packs

Mon, Apr 07, All day

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Grades 6-12) Inspiration strikes, and you need to write a poem! No worries. You will be prepared for any poetry emergency once you assemble your own Tortured Poet Pack. Pick up between April 7-11.

Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Photography Club

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

This group meets every month to share, learn and network with other creatives. This group will do outings, meetups, shoot in the greenscreen room and share techniques.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Teen Earth Day Volunteering

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 8-12) Help the Celebrate Earth Day by helping the library make seed bomb kits. All attendees earn 1 hour of community service.

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Equitable Transit Oriented Dvlp. Plan - Committee

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Equitable Transit Oriented Dvlp. Plan - Committee

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Traditional Mexican Street Tacos

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Your Best Garden Yet

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn planting and maintenance techniques to create your best garden, whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener!

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

Submerge yourself in the authentic Mexican street food culture with Chef Violeta Trujeque.

This event is full

Cancelled

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Local musicians of all levels Local musicians of all levels are welcomed to join in, share and create. The Joliet Library's Musician's Club is a place for anyone who writes or plays music of any kind.

Intro to Smartphones - Android only

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

Learn the basics of your Smartphone (Android only).

OSB Musician's Club 18+

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Thu, Apr 10, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Apr 10, 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.

Blooming Spring Plastic Bag Painting

Thu, Apr 10, 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

Can I Pet that Dog?!

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4 - 5:30pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 2-6) You don’t always need a brush to paint. Learn how to paint using nothing more than a plastic grocery bag.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Alexis Nikole Nelson will be joined in conversation with Natalie Evans, a wild edible foods instructor.

Developmental Screening

Fri, Apr 11, 9:15am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Ages 0-3) Children ages birth to 36 months can get a free developmental screening from Child and Family Connections.

Stay and Play

Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Join us monthly for a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Apr 11, 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.

Sat, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2

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

This event is full

Costume Dance Party

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Children of all ages with adult) It’s almost half-way to Halloween! Dress up in your favorite costume and dance the morning away at the library. We’ll also have a costume contest and photo op!

Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am