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Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga

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2025-08-07 18:30:00 2025-08-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga 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! Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Thursday, August 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 18:30:00 2025-08-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga 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! Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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!

Fill your heart, heal your body, and help a furry friend in need! In this class, you will be guided through gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming kitten cuddle sessions. Support these ADOPTABLE kittens in need by helping them find their forever home or making a donation to NAWS – National Animal Welfare Society of the US.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or have never practiced before, join us for a fun and relaxing session that reduces stress, increases happiness, and fills your heart with kitten love! Please bring a yoga mat or towel to the session.

Metered On-Street Parking
Enforcement hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Meters are free on weekends and after 5:00 PM daily.

Ottawa Street Parking Deck
(Southeast corner of Ottawa and Clinton Streets / 110 N. Ottawa St., next to Black Cat Curiosities)
The City of Joliet offers free parking in the Ottawa Street Parking Deck for customers shopping or dining downtown.

To receive free parking, patrons must bring the ticket received at the entrance gate to the business they are visiting for validation.
Library patrons may bring their ticket to any Service Desk at the library for validation.

More information: https://www.joliet.gov/business/downtown/parking

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Heath and Wellness |

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Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

We're closed Sunday August 03 due to Closed Sundays in the Summer

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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.
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Thu, Aug 07, 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.
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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.
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This event is full
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Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
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Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
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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.
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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.
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This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
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Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
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One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 12, 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
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 12, 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.
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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.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 13, 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
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
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Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
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Cancelled
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Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Ottawa Street Branch
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Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
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One on One Tech Help
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This event is full
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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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 18, 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
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This event is full
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This event is full
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One on One Tech Help
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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
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Family Storytime
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One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 20, 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
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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.
JPL On-The-Go: Storywalks
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Comic Book Creation Club
Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room B
Collaborate with like minded creators on your very own comic book!
Bingo!
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Wait for your numbers to be called and try to win prizes!
Cancelled
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 21, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 21, 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
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Aug 21, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
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.
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Aug 22, 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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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.
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Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
OSB - Local History
The streets in a town may be named after people who lived there or places they were from. Learn about the history of streets in Joliet.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 25, 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.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 25, 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.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
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Wiggle Worms
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Voice Over Club
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio - Sound Room A
Gather with others to learn the basics of recording your voice!
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One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 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.
Button Tea Light Craft
Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Create a cute tealight with a variety of colorful buttons.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 27, 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.
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One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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.
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
Wed, Aug 27, 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!
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