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Nonviolent Cities Project - Candidate Forum
2025-02-19 18:00:002025-02-19 20:00:00America/ChicagoNonviolent Cities Project - Candidate Forum Nonviolent Cities Project, candidate local forum for City Council Ottawa Street Branch -
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.)
(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.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
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!
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.
(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.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(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.
(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.
(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.)
(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.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
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!
(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.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required)
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam
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.
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.
(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.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(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.
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.
(Grades 1-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms or hang out & discuss your favorite characters. We will have activities & a craft.
(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.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam
(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to learn about Rory, the Worm Who Saved the Earth! and all things WORMS with the Will County Land Use Department.
(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.
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Ages birth-3 with adult)
Enjoy a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
Anime, Furries, Trekies, cosplayers, webseries? oh my!
Join us for the second year of FAME! A cross-fandom artist-market minicon here on the JPL premises!
(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.
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.
(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.
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.
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)
(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.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 2026 at 9:00am
(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.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Families with kids)
Leave the suitcase at home as we travel throughout Latin America without leaving the library! Join us for games, crafts, and songs celebrando la cultura!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 2026 at 9:00am
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam
