Mexican Folk Art: Alebrijes

Thu, Apr 24, 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 24, 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, Apr 24, 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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Thu, Apr 24, 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

Papel Picado Craft

Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Join us to learn more about this traditional Mexican craft and design your very own banner to take home.

Thu, Apr 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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 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

HOA Timbers

Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch

HOA Timbers

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Apr 25, 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.

Sensory Playtime

Fri, Apr 25, 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!

Creativity Connections

Fri, Apr 25, 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

Wits Workout for Seniors

Fri, Apr 25, 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, Apr 26, 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

"That Used to be a Farm Field"

Sat, Apr 26, 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.

Family Field Trip:

Sat, Apr 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Northern Illinois Food Bank - South Suburban Center - 171 S Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60436

(Grades K-5) We will be taking a tour of the South Suburban distribution center and then working on a special project that will help feed Northern Illinois neighborhoods.

Cancelled

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History

Oh how our city of Joliet has changed! Presentation and discussion on the changes in Joliet in the last 100 years.

Mexican Art Kit

Mon, Apr 28, All day

Pickup in Youth Services

(Grades 6-12) Take home a kit to try your hand at making a decorative Mexican border and create your own unique spiritual animal called an Alebrijes. Kit pick-up between April 28- May 2.

Mon, Apr 28, 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 28, 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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB

Mon, Apr 28, 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.

Mexican Folk Art: Alebrijes

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) Learn more about this Mexican folk art and create your very own magical creature. Only children participating should be be registered.

Mexican Folk Art: Alebrijes

Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 3-5) Learn more about this Mexican folk art and create your very own magical creature.

Tue, Apr 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

Tue, Apr 29, 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 29, 4:00pm - 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.

Wild Animal Show

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(All Ages) Big Run Wolf Ranch will be bringing two rescued wild animals to view and ask questions to celebrate the Mexican holiday Día del Niño. Bring your own chair/blanket.

Tue, Apr 29, 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

Voice Over Club

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Sound Room A

Gather with others to learn the basics of recording your voice!

Tue, Apr 29, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.

Dia De Los Niños Storytime

Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 2-8 with adult) Join us for a special storytime to celebrate children and reading.

Cancelled

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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!

Lucille Ball

Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Join us for this lively portrayal of the beloved comedienne by award-winning actress and historian Leslie Goddard.

Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, May 01, 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.

Lotería

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Children of all ages with adult) Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo by playing Lotería, the Mexican version of Bingo and win prizes!

Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),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.

Friends of the Joliet Public Library Spring Book Sale

Fri, May 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Join us for our Spring Book Sale! Most items are prices $1 or less!

Friends of the Joliet Public Library Spring Book Sale

Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Join us for our Spring Book Sale! Most items are prices $1 or less!

Sat, May 03, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109

English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.

Friends of the Joliet Public Library Spring Book Sale

Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Join us for our Spring Book Sale! Most items are prices $1 or less!

Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

(Adults, registration required) This program consists of four nutrition courses.

Loteria

Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo by playing Lotería, the Mexican version of Bingo, and win prizes!

Photography Club

Mon, May 05, 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, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

(Adults, registration required) This program consists of four nutrition courses.

Bob Ross Paint Along

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Follow Bob at half speed using acrylics on canvas! Once we start, there is no stopping us!

Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.

Fridge Magnet Craft

Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Create a fridge magnet using Diamond Painting technique. Actual design may vary.

Lego ™ Club

Wed, May 07, 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?

Wed, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

(Adults, registration required) This program consists of four nutrition courses.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn about budgeting, fraud prevention and credit in this class by Heartland Bank of Plainfield.

Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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.

Scrapbooking 101 for Teens

Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7 -12) Learn basic skills to start scrapbooking your favorite memories! A book will be given to all attendees to personalize and you can print out your favorite memories

Bingo

Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Drop by the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

Cancelled

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

(Adults, registration required) This program consists of four nutrition courses.

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),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, May 10, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109

English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Junior Prom

Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Ages 2-6 with adult) Prom isn’t just for high school! Let’s sing, play and dance the morning away in our fanciest outfits!

Mon, May 12, 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.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

20s and 30s Book Club

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

My Plate for my Family

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(Adults, registration required) This program consists of four nutrition courses.

The Loop Lounge

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.

Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, May 14, 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.

Yoga Mat Carrier

Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Easy Yoga mat carrier

This event is full

OSB Musician's Club 18+

Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 9:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth-3 years 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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.

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Art Uncorked: Paint Night with the Library

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

BISHOPS HILL WINERY

Enjoy a creative evening at Bishops Hill Winery!

This event is full

Design Your Own Vinyl Stickers

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Industrial Lab

Draw, print, and cut out your very own vinyl stickers!

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

(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.

Paper Flower Workshop

Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Art Studio B75

Learn how to create beautiful and realistic paper flowers in this workshop! You can gift them or use them to decorate your own spaces! Join us for some crafting fun, all supplies will be provided!

Brick Fest

Sat, May 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

All ages with adult, no registration Join us for a spectacular LEGO® event featuring incredible displays, vendors and builders! LegoMaster, Tim Croll, will join us with a mosiac art board.

Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

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

Brick Fest Sensory Friendly Hour

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Sun, May 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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

We welcome patrons of all ages with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders along with their families to our Sensory Friendly Hour before the library opens.

Plant Swap

Sun, May 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Troy Township Office Parking Lot

Join the Troy Township 3rd annual plant swap! Bring your plants, cuttings, seeds or plant accessories to share with others and make new plant friends!

Brick Fest

Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

All ages with adult, no registration Join us for a spectacular LEGO® event featuring incredible displays, vendors and builders! LegoMaster, Tim Croll, will join us with a mosiac art board.

Mon, May 19, 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.

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Crossroads Christian Church - 2312 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

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, May 20, 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.

Toddler Dance Party

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Ages 1-4 with adult) Shake your sillies out to fun, interactive music at this program. We’ll dance, sing and even play with the parachute!

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch

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

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

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

My Plate for my Family

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(Adults, registration required) This program consists of four nutrition courses.

BIG Game Night

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Twice the size equals twice the fun!

Cancelled

Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

Video Game Club

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-8) Calling all video game fans, join us for Video Game Club! Play fun new multi-player video games with old friends and new. Fans of Pokémon, can bring their Pokémon cards.

Cancelled

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Offsite Location: TBD

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.

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 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, May 22, 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, May 22, 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.

A Killer Among Us

Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Come and listen to historian and entertainer Clarence Goodman share strange stories of Chicago’s Gilded Age, including the advent of America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes.

Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),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.

Tissue Paper Bouquet

Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

DMS

Make your very own stunning Spring bouquet!

Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109

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