National Take Your Child to the Library Day

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Robot Adventures

Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Registration is now closed

Crocheting 101

Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Get hooked on a new hobby and learn to crochet at the library. All levels of skill are welcome.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

Bob Ross Painting

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DMS

Follow Bob in real time using acrylics on canvas.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

An Evening With James McBride

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Registration is now closed

Self Love: A Poetry Writing Workshop

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Registration is now closed

Lego ™ Club

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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.

Registration is now closed

Microsoft Excel, Part Two

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Money Matters

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Come and increase your financial knowledge! In this class led by Heartland Bank of Plainfield, you’ll learn about budgeting, fraud prevention, and understanding credit.

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn more techniques such as sort and filter, using formulas, adding and formatting graphs, tables, and more.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Reading Rangers Book Club

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades 2-4) Join us to discuss the book and do a fun activity. Please pick up (and read) the book prior to the program. Available at Black Road Youth once registered.

Registration is now closed

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

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.

Stay and Play

Fri, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Feb 07, 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.

Registration is now closed

Valentine's Day Card Making

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

DMS

Make beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for the upcoming holiday!

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Feb 08, 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

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Feb 08, 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.

Touchdown Time

Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Are you ready for some football? Get ready for the big game with games, crafts and fun! Only children participating need to be registered.

Lincoln's Funeral Train

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Historian Anneta Drilling will relay some information about the route of the Lincoln Funeral Train.

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Feb 08, 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

The Legacy of Ida B. Wells

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Dan Duster, the great grandson of landmark activist and feminist Ida B. Wells, will share more about the work of his ancestor, and how her legacy still is an important and inspiring force today.

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

Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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

Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 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.

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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.

Lego ™ Club

Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

20s and 30s Book Club

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Sci-Fi Sound 101

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Digital Media Studio

Learn how the Hollywood greats create the iconic sounds of your favorite spaceships, laser swords, and more!

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Love is Gross

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 6-8) Are valentines not your thing? Join us for an evening of our grossest activities from cockroach painting to booger slime! Eww!

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 12, 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.

Homeschool Hangout: Explore Exoplanets Edition

Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services Department

(Children of all ages with adult) Come hang out at the Library! Meet other homeschoolers and to go through our Explore Exoplanets: Discover Alien Worlds exhibit and scavenger hunt together.

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Space Explorers

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades K-5) How do scientists explore space without leaving earth? Find out about some tools of the trade and design your own planets in an event that is out of this world!

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Black History Month Bingo

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Valentine Craft

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Make a cute heart shaped craft for your Valentine!

This event is full

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Children of all ages with Adult) During Black History Month, join us for a few rounds of bingo. Amongst the fun, some BHM knowledge will be dropped and prizes won!

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 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.

This event is full

Thu, Feb 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.

Emergency Preparedness

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

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

(Grades 1-8) Learn how to make simple emergency kits, create family plans and stay safe during disasters. Will County Emergency Management Agency is going to get us prepared!

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

How Does the Space Industry Impact Millions Every Day?

Thu, Feb 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.

Can I Pet that Dog?!

Thu, Feb 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!

Middle School Book Club

Thu, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 5-8) We will read the Caudill nominated book, The Fort, by Gordon Korman. You will receive an email when book is available for pickup at BRB Youth Services. Please read before meeting!

Love Is In the Air

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Participants will enjoy painting the Double Heart Dish for a Valentine's Day keepsake. Receive guided, step-by-step instructions on painting your project.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

The space race began decades ago as a competition between two superpowers, but there are now 90 nations operating in space. Join John Cilio as he highlights the global space renaissance underway.

Puppy Yoga

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming puppy cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!

This event is full

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Feb 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Feb 15, 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

Oregon Trail IRL

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Ages 6 and up with adult) Attempt to survive the Oregon Trail in this 'You Choose the Adventure' style program.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

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

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2

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

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 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

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Feb 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

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Intro to 3D printing

Tue, Feb 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.

Perler Beads

Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

(Grades K-5) Show off your skills as you make Perler bead art. We'll bring the supplies, you bring the inspiration.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Harry Potter Trivia

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Trivia night is back with a Hogwarts theme!

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 19, 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Love Languages: A Poetry Writing Workshop

Wed, Feb 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.

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

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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.

Nonviolent Cities Project - Candidate Forum

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Nonviolent Cities Project, candidate local forum for City Council

Nonviolent Cities Project - Candidate Forum

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

This event is full

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

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

Candidate forum for local candidates - Joliet City Council

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Feb 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.

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

This event is full

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

Online

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.

Wed, Feb 19, 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Black History Month Bingo

Thu, Feb 20, 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.

Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) During Black History Month, join us for a few rounds of bingo. Amongst the fun, some BHM knowledge will be dropped and prizes won!.

WriteOn Joliet on Zoom

Thu, Feb 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.

Joliet Public Library Board Meeting

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

Black Road Branch - Sun Room

Joliet Public Library Board Meeting

Looking for Earth Elsewhere

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium, will present a fascinating discussion of Exoplanets!

Friends Pop-Up Sale

Fri, Feb 21, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Black Road Branch - Sun Room

Friends Pop-Up Sale

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Feb 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.

Wits Workout for Seniors

Fri, Feb 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.

Friends Pop-Up Sale

Sat, Feb 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Black Road Branch - Sun Room

Friends Pop-Up Sale

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Feb 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

Family Field Trip

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Joliet Central High School - 201 E. Jefferson Street, IL 60432

(Grades K-12, with adult) Whether you’re an alumnus, a future JT student, or just an interested community member, this tour will include history, wide marble halls, and plenty of Steelmen pride.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Feb 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.

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

Sat, Feb 22, 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.

Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

This event is full

Mon, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 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.

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Wire Trees

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

DMS

Learn how to twist and bend wire into a stunning tree sculpture!

Alien Dance Party

Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Children of all ages) If life exists elsewhere in the universe, it could look different from life on Earth. Check out what our pretend planet looks like and create your own alien to join the party!

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 25, 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Tue, Feb 25, 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.

Robot Rally

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Cancelled

Voice Over: Learn and Practice!

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 26, 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.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Paint 'n' Sip

Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8 or ages 11-13) Grab a juice box and follow easy step by step instructions to create your own masterpiece.

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Feb 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.

Paint 'n' Sip

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12 or ages 14-18, registration required) Grab a juice box and follow easy step by step instructions to create your own masterpiece.

Movie Music Romance

Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Join John LeGear for an uplifting compilation of classic love songs and dances selected from the most memorable scenes in film history.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

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

Thu, Feb 27, 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.

Seasonal French Desserts

Thu, Feb 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

Join us on a culinary tour of France with Chef Susan Maddox! Learn to make three delectable French desserts. Recipes and samples will be available.

Wits Workout for Seniors

Fri, Feb 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.

Mardi Gras Mask Making

Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 4-8) Laissez les bons temps rouler! Using materials provided, create your most colorful and crazy Mardi Gras mask.

Mon, Mar 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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.

Spider-Man Paint & Sip

Mon, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 1-5 with an adult) Learn how to paint everyone’s favorite neighborhood friend, Spider-Man! Only children participating should be registered.

Spider-Man Paint & Sip

Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 6-12) Learn how to paint everyone’s favorite neighborhood friend, Spider-Man!

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

Photography Club

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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.

Robot Adventures

Tue, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Tue, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam.

Wed, Mar 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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.

Home: A Poetry Writing Workshop

Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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.

Wed, Mar 05, 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.

Exploring the Irish Language

Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Join us for an exciting exploration of the Irish language! We'll learn history, cultural significance and a few words and phrases. Come discover the beauty of the Irish language!

Wed, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

Wed, Mar 05, 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

Technical session for 30 minutes

Thu, Mar 06, 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 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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.

Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 9:00am