Decorative Shadow Boxes

Mon, Jun 30, 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

Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show

Mon, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Troy Cronin School Cafeteria - 210 E Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404

(Ages 5+ with adult) Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Be amazed, inspired and laugh as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey!

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 01, 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.

Cancelled

JPL On-the-Go: Popsicles and Pup Cups

Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Edna Keith Elementary School - 400 Fourth Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60433

(All Ages) We want to meet your furry friends! Bring your leashed dog(s) and enjoy a cold treat together! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates

Tue, Jul 01, 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

Tue, Jul 01, 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.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Yarnspirations

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Get ready to yarn it all in this fun weekly craft club for teens. Stop by to learn basics of knitting & crocheting. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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

Thu, Jul 03, 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.

Lego ™ Club

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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?

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 03, 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.

Mon, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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

Photography Club

Mon, Jul 07, 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, Jul 08, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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.

This event is full

JPL On-the-Go: Giant Games

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Legion Park - North Hickory Street & Granite St.

(Ages 3+) Play giant games with us at the park! We’ll have a variety of games to play. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Family Field Trip:

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

JJC-City Center Campus - 235 N. Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432

(Grades K+ with adult) Tour the state of the art facilities of the Culinary Arts Department at JJC’s City Center Campus. Meet in the lobby, tour will begin promptly.

This event is full

The Loop Lounge

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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.

Summer Reading Buddies Club

Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-3) Adopt your very own stuffie pet and join the club! We will meet with our pets a total of four times for fun activities, in addition to reading to them at home.

Registration is now closed

Paint a stenciled Tote Bag

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Stencil your own personalized canvas tote bag using fabric paints and stencils.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Wed, Jul 09, 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.

Summer Scares: Killer Clown Escape Room

Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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.

OSB Musician's Club 18+

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

(Grades 7-12) The carnival has come to town and it brought a killer clown. Figure out who the killer clown is and escape the carnival before it is too late!

Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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.

Nature Trail Clean Up

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Grades 8-12) Come sign up for a volunteer hour of cleaning up the trail behind the library. Help keep the animals’ home clean and free of garbage! Swing by and bring some friends. Weather permitting.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Beach Party!

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Leave your sunscreen at home and get ready for some indoor fun. Enjoy games, crafts, music and “shark”uterie!

Bingo

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Fri, Jul 11, 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Wings and Talons - Birds of Prey

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(All ages) Our friends at Wings and Talons will be here to teach us all about birds of prey and give us a close up look at these raptors. Weather Permitting. Check back here for any updates.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Fabulous Fairy Houses

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Grades 7-12) Build your own fairy house from provided materials! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

20s and 30s Book Club

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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.

JPL On-the-Go: Pinch Pots

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Paul E. Briese Park - Intersection of Ingalls Ave. and Infantry Dr.

(Children of all ages) Come and make a clay pinch pot with fun nature finds. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 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

Video Game Club

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Puzzle Pandemonium: Who Can Piece It Together Fastest?

Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Get ready to join the pandemonium and race against the clock for a chance to win a prize!

Cancelled

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Stay and Play

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Family Field Trip:

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duly Health & Care Field - 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet, IL 60432

(Ages 4+ with adult) Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Joliet Slammers stadium! Park in the lot east of the stadium and meet at the Box Office window.

This event is full

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Jul 17, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

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

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.

Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

This event is full

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Sidewalk Chalk Art

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Patio

(All ages) Add your chalk masterpiece to our community mural located on the back sidewalk. It will be available for everyone to enjoy! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Fri, Jul 18, 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.

Parachute-Palooza

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Ages 2-5 with adult) Up, down and all around! It’s parachute time! Come along and play as we sing, dance and read a story.

Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.

This event is full

Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Nature Storywalk

Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:15am

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Ages 2-8 with adult) Meet us on the back patio for a short walk along Rock Run Trail. We’ll rest up at the Paul V. Nichols access with some stories before heading back. Weather permitting.

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Bookmaking 101: Folded Book Forms

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Monarch Mania

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Erin Noon will be educating us on everything monarch and how our land use affects them. Meet some caterpillars in this citizen science program.

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Learn how to make a variety of simple folded books!

This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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.

This event is full

JPL On-the-Go: Bug Hotel

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Heggie Park Playground - Intersection of Collins St. & Williamson Ave

(Children of all ages with adult) Create your very own bug hotel for your backyard friends and take a walk through our bug storywalk. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

El Mago Bilingual Magic Show

Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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

(All ages) El Mago is coming back to the library! Come and enjoy a family evening with a bilingual (Spanish and English) magic show.

Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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.

Creative Corner: Cricut Tote Bags

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Family Field Trip

Wed, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Joliet Township High School Transportation Center - 3901 Olympic Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431

(Grades PreK+ with adult) Where do school buses sleep at night? Come meet the mechanics, dispatchers and bus drivers that keep the buses rolling.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

(Grades 7 -12) Learn to use Cricut to personalize and get creative to customize a tote bag. Pick a saying or a character to cut out and design your bag. Bag and supplies will be provided.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 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.

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Jul 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.

This event is full

Button Making

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

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(All ages) Come in for an evening of making pinback buttons to take home with you. Use your creativity to make your own design, or use a pre-cut template.

Outdoor Storytime

Fri, Jul 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Fri, Jul 25, 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.

Where to go to find what you Need

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

OSB - Local History

Learn which locations to visit to find the information you seek to research your genealogy.

T-Rexplorers

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Troy Cronin School Cafeteria - 210 E Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404

(Ages 5+ with adult) Discover what it’s like to go on a dinosaur dig, spend time with a Dinosaur Fossil Hunter and get to hold real dinosaur bones and fossils!

Mon, Jul 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

Mon, Jul 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.

Family Field Trip:

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Joliet Fire Station #6 - 2049 Oneida St, Joliet, IL 60435

(Grades PreK+ with Adult) Would you like to touch a truck and meet a firefighter? Come take a tour of a local fire station and see what it looks like inside!

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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.

This event is full

JPL On-the-Go: Giant Games

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

M J Cunningham Elementary School - 500 Moran St.

(Ages 3+) Play giant games with us at the park! We’ll have a variety of games to play. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Family Paint ‘n Sip: Lilo and Stitch

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

(Grade K+) “Ohana means family and family means no one is left behind or forgotten.” Have the family learn how to paint everyone’s favorite alien friend Stitch! Please register children only.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

Family Paint ‘n Sip: Lilo and Stitch

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

(Grade K+) “Ohana means family and family means no one is left behind or forgotten.” Have the family learn how to paint everyone’s favorite alien friend Stitch! Please register all attending.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

Voice Over Club

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

Digital Media Studio - Sound Room A

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

This event is full

Tue, Jul 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

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Summer Reading Buddies Club

Wed, Jul 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, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-3) Adopt your very own stuffie pet and join the club! We will meet with our pets a total of four times for fun activities, in addition to reading to them at home.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 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.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 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.