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Beatrix Potter

2025-07-31 19:00:00 2025-07-31 20:00:00 America/Chicago Beatrix Potter Join us for an evening with the beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, portrayed by Chicago theater actress Debra Miller. Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Thursday, July 31
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 19:00:00 2025-07-31 20:00:00 America/Chicago Beatrix Potter Join us for an evening with the beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, portrayed by Chicago theater actress Debra Miller. Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Ottawa Street Branch

Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Join us for an evening with the beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, portrayed by Chicago theater actress Debra Miller.

Join us for an evening with the beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, portrayed by Chicago theater actress Debra Miller. Potter delves into her personal life, as well as her business ventures, such as producing stuffed toys and board games.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tours and Presentations | Reading and Writing |

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Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

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

We're closed Sunday July 27 due to Closed Sundays in the Summer

Upcoming events

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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
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One-on-One Tech Help
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.
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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.
Bookmaking 101: Folded Book Forms
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
Learn how to make a variety of simple folded books!
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One-on-One Tech Help
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.
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Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
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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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
El Mago Bilingual Magic Show
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
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One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Creative Corner: Cricut Tote Bags
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.
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One on One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
Bilingual Storytime
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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.
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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!
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
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!
Registration is now closed
One-on-One Tech Help
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
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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
JPL On-the-Go: Giant Games
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.
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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.
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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!
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One on One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Summer Reading Buddies Club
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
One on One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 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
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 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!
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 31, 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
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Monarch Mania
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn,Patio
(Children of all ages with adult) Erin Noon, Environmental Educator for Will County's Land Use Department, will be educating us on everything monarch. Weather permitting.
Beatrix Potter
Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Join us for an evening with the beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, portrayed by Chicago theater actress Debra Miller.
Creativity Connections
Fri, Aug 01, 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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Aug 02, 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.
KidzFest
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Will County Building Lot - 302 N Chicago St.
(All ages) Join us for a day of fun with other organizations in Downtown Joliet! Stop by our booth and say hi to learn more about the library.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Aug 02, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 04, 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
Family Field Trip:
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Joliet Police Department - 150 W. Washington St, Joliet, Il 60432
(Grades K+ with adult) Join us for an inside look at a day in the life of a police officer. Police officers will talk about what they do and give us a behind the scenes tour of the police station.
This event is full
Photography Club
Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 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
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Aug 05, 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 05, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 05, 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
Bingo
Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!
Bob Ross Paint Along
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Follow Bob at half speed using acrylics on canvas! Once we start, there is no stopping us!
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 05, 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 05, 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 06, 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.
All By Myself: School Preparedness
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 4-6) This program is designed for kids starting preschool or kindergarten without their caregiver present. (Adults must remain in the library after drop-off.)
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 07, 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 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.
Lego ™ Club
Thu, Aug 07, 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?
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 07, 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 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 08, 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 08, 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 09, 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 09, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 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
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Aug 12, 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 12, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 12, 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.
The Loop Lounge
Tue, Aug 12, 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, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 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, 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.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Aug 15, 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 15, 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 16, 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 16, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
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
Decorative Shadow Boxes
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
Put together your very own Shadow Box!
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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 19, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
The Talent Showcase
Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Join us for an upstaging performance! Choose to perform or watch at this multi-talent event. Interested performers call 815.846.3127 or email dms@jolietlibrary.org (Acts must be library appropriate)
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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 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
Wed, Aug 20, 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 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Create a cute tealight with a variety of colorful buttons.
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am
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
Caton Ridge Park - Intersection of Meadowridge Dr. and Park Ridge Dr.
(All ages) Join us for this summer’s Traveling StoryWalks, where you can enjoy a walk in the park, read an engaging story, make a fun craft and cool off with a frozen treat! Weather permitting.
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.
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