History of the Blues Brothers

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

Registration is now closed

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

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.

Registration is now closed

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!

This event is full

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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Mon, Mar 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.

This event is full

Tue, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

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, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Wed, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Fri, Mar 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Mar 08, 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

Dress Giveaway

Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Grades 9-12) Clean out your closet and shop ours! Donate dresses, shoes and accessories and get a VIP pass for early access.

Family Field Trip

Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 10:45am

Inwood Ice Arena - 3000 W. Jefferson St, Joliet

(Grades K and up with adult) Get a behind the scenes look at everything from the Zamboni machine to ice skates as we tour the newly renovated ice arena.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Mar 08, 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.

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Mar 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

Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Bookmaking 101: Open Edge Journals

Mon, Mar 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.

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Lego ™ Club

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

20s and 30s Book Club

Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Learn how to make your very own personal journal!

This event is full

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 11, 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 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.

Tue, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Easy Origami

Tue, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 3-8) Fold pieces of paper into flowers and animals, or even your favorite characters.

Tue, Mar 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.

It's Almost Spring Digital Flower Painting

Tue, Mar 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.

This event is full

Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DMS

Celebrate the (almost) start of spring by painting your favorite flowers on our drawing tablets.

This event is full

Cancelled

"It's Almost Spring!" Flower Painting

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Digital Media Studio - Industrial Lab

Celebrate the (almost) start of spring by painting your favorite flowers on mini canvases with acrylic paint.

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 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.

Nippersink Rogues Irish Band

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with the rousing music of the Nippersink Rogues Irish Band!

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

March Madness: Dunking Competition

Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

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

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

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

Cancelled

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

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

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

Can I Pet that Dog?!

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

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Stay and Play

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

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

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Wits Workout for Seniors

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Pot O' Gold Hunt

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

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

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

English for Intermediate-Advanced

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

From River to Canal

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

OSB - Local History

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

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Morning Book Discussion Group

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

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

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

Maker Monday

Mon, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 5-12) Hang out with friends or make some new ones while you try out a different project each month. We'll have materials available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating.

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

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

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

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

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Homeschool Hangout

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

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

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

Intro to 3D printing

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Pokémon Meetup

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Food: A Poetry Writing Workshop

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

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

Evening Book Discussion Group

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Rock Painting

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

Black Road Branch

Make a cute pet rock to take home or share!

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

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

Bingo!

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

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Stay and Play

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Cancelled

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

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

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

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

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

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

WriteOn Joliet on Zoom

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

Online

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

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Fri, Mar 21, All day

Online

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

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

Potty Palooza

Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Ages 2-4 with adult) Hop aboard the Potty Train! Little ones will get excited about ditching the diapers and seeing how much fun potty time can be through games, songs, and more!

Wits Workout for Seniors

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.

Pajama Party

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

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

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

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Sat, Mar 22, All day

Online

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

English for Beginners-High Beginners

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

English for Intermediate-Advanced

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Sun, Mar 23, All day

Online

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

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

March Madness Dunking Competition

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

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

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

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

Registration opens Monday, February 24 2025 at 9:00am

The Art of Illuminated Letters

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

New venue Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn how to make an illuminated letter!

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

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

This event is full

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off

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

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1

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

Bingo

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

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

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

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Robot Rally

Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Grades 1-3) Learn basic coding principles while working with adorable robots.

Registration opens Tuesday, February 25 2025 at 9:00am

Voice Over: Learn and Practice!

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Digital Media Studio

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

Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Clue Escape Room

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

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

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

Registration opens Tuesday, February 25 2025 at 9:00am

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Clue Escape Room

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

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

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

Registration opens Tuesday, February 25 2025 at 9:00am

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick Up

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

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

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

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

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

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. Limit your signups to 2 sessions per day.

Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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