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English for Beginners-High Beginners
2025-05-24 09:30:00 2025-05-24 10:30:00 America/Chicago English for Beginners-High Beginners (Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Add to Calendar 2025-05-24 09:30:00 2025-05-24 10:30:00 America/Chicago English for Beginners-High Beginners (Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109

Black Road Branch

McGuire Room 109

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

All participants are required to take a placement exam. A one week rest period every six weeks will be in place.

No classes June 7th & July 26th

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | ELL and Language Learning |

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Black Road Branch

Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

About the branch

Black Road Branch(BRB):The Black Road Branch, on the city’s west side, sits adjacent to the beautiful Rock Run Preserve. Home to truly exciting programming and a large collection of books and materials.

Upcoming events

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ BRB
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.
Register
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.
Register
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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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
English for Intermediate-Advanced
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
"That Used to be a Farm Field"
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.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
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.
Register
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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!
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Family Storytime
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Dia De Los Niños Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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!
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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!
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
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.
Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
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.
Register
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!
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Mi Plato para mi Familia
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Mi Plato para mi Familia
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!
One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Family Storytime
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?
Mi Plato para mi Familia
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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Scrapbooking 101 for Teens
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
Mi Plato para mi Familia
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
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!
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
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.
Register
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Family Storytime
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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
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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
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.
Brick Fest Sensory Friendly Hour
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.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Morning Book Discussion Group
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.
Wiggle Worms
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!
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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!
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One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
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One on One Tech Help
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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Family Storytime
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Evening Book Discussion Group
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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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!
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - McGuire Room 109
English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
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