Name: 2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness
Start: 2025-01-13T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-13T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Black Road Branch

2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness

2025-01-13 17:00:00 2025-01-13 19:00:00 America/Chicago 2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt. Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Monday, January 13
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-13 17:00:00 2025-01-13 19:00:00 America/Chicago 2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt. Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Black Road Branch

Meeting Room E

City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt.

City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt.
A 4-part presentation to be delivered quarterly to residents. The series will acquaint the public with emergency management concepts.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

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

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

Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Family Storytime

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

DIY: Craft Your Own Exoplanet

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Create Your Own Exoplanet! Join us at the library for a fun DIY crafting session where you can design your own unique exoplanet using provided art supplies.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Youth Department

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Portrait Photography Lighting (Ottawa Street Branch)

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn and experiment with both flash and constant lights for portrait photography!

Registration is now closed

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

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Youth Department

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Dec 19, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Cancelled

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Black Road Branch

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Exploring the Cosmic Frontier:

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

Get ready to be amazed by the mysteries that lie beyond our solar system! Join John Cilio on an exciting 50-minute journey as he sets out to explore the wonders of the universe.

Registration is now closed

Little Women: The Musical

Fri, Dec 20, All day

Online

Enjoy this pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.

Sensory Playtime

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Bring your little ones to explore their senses by feeling, hearing and touching their way through music, art and mess-free play!

Christmas Painting at BRB

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Paint your own holiday scene!

This event is full

Little Women: The Musical

Sat, Dec 21, All day

Online

Enjoy this pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Dec 21, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

This event is full

Little Women: The Musical

Sun, Dec 22, All day

Online

Enjoy this pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Dec 28, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

This event is full

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Countdown to 2025 kid-style! Music and party favors will be awaiting your arrival complete with a countdown and grape juice toast at noon!

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

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Jan 06, 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

One on One Tech Help

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

This event is full

Bingo

Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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.

Wiggle Worms

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Robot Adventures

Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Family Storytime

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

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

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness

Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Management.

Family Storytime

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - 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.

2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Management.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Chicago Auto Show History

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

Explore the rich history of the Chicago Auto Show with historian Mitch Frumkin. Attend for a chance to win tickets to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

One on One

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

One on One

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

One on One

Wed, Jan 08, 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

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

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 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

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Jan 09, 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 @ BRB

Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Cancelled

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

Art Uncorked: Paint Night with the Library

Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bishops Hill Winery

Enjoy a creative evening at Bishops Hill Winery!

This event is full

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future

Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 and James Beard Award winner. Steve is host of The Feed Podcast with Rick Bayless and Pizza City.

Stay and Play

Fri, Jan 10, 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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Sun, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness

Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt.

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

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

One-on-One Tech Help

Mon, Jan 13, 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

One on One Tech Help

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Maker Monday

Mon, Jan 13, 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.

2025 City of Joliet Emergency Prepardness

Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

City of Joliet Emergency Preparedness Education Series, presented by COJ Emergency Mngmt.

Lego ™ Club

Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it? Seating is limited.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

20s and 30s Book Club

Preschool Game Day

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Ages 3-5) Looking for fun? Come to the library to play indoor learning games with friends.

Wiggle Worms

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Tue, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Family Storytime

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

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

Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Family Storytime

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Mug Decorating

Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Come decorate a mug to bring home and fill with hot drinks that'll keep you warm and cozy.

Mug Decorating

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12) Decorate a mug to bring home and fill with hot drinks that'll keep you warm and cozy.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Intro to Smartphones - Android only

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn the basics of your Smartphone (Android only).

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

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

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Knitting 101

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Get ready to learn the basics of knitting and make your own knitting project!

Registration opens Thursday, December 19 2024 at 9:00am

Artemis:

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

Exciting news everyone! America is heading back to the Moon with the incredible Artemis missions!

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F