Family Field Trip

Wed, May 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.

Registration is now closed

Wed, May 28, 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.

Registration is now closed

Wed, May 28, 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

Wed, May 28, 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!

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Are you creative? Do you want to meet like minded people? This is the place for you! Show off what you're working on and see what others in the area are creating as well. All creatives are welcome!

Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Thu, May 29, 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

Thu, May 29, 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

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, May 29, 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

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, May 31, 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, May 31, 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.

Genealogy 101 (with a Twist)

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn the basics of doing your genealogy, with a few extras!

Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Photography Club

Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(Adults, registration required) This program consists of four nutrition courses.

Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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.

Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

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

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Paint a Coaster Craft

Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Create a ceramic coaster with a Mandala type design. Actual product may vary.

Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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.

JPL On-The-Go: Storywalks

Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cambridge Run Park - Intersection of Frontier Ln. and Mustang Rd.

(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.

Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 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.

SWD - CLOSED AT OSB

Sat, Jun 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level),McGuire Room 109

SWD - CLOSED AT OSB

Star Wars Day

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Duly Health and Care Field - Home of the Joliet Slammers

Join us for a celebration of literacy that is out of this world! Celebrate Star Wars with us with a parade, costumed characters, artists and authors, merch vendors, food and more!

Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

20s and 30s Book Club

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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

Animals Around the World - Incredible Bats

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a meet and greet with Incredible Bats and say hello to Rico the Sloth and his friends.

JPL On-the-Go: Giant Games

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pershing Elementary School - 251 N Midland Ave

(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.

The Loop Lounge

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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.

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 11, 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.

Summer Reading Buddies Club

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Dragon Eggs

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Patio

(Grades 6-12) Fantasy fans, come craft a unique, light-up dragon egg!

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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.

The Hunger Games: Training Trials

Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

(Grades 7 -12) Ever wonder if you would survive the Hunger Games? Enter the Training Trials, learn to tie knots, shoot Nerf Guns, shoot Bow & Arrows, toss weights, and more survival skills.

Thu, Jun 12, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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

Reading Deeply: BYOB Yin Yoga

Thu, Jun 12, 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.

Kindness ROCKS!

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades K-8) Stop by Black Road Branch and paint a rock or two to brighten someone’s day!

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Unwind your body and mind in this unique Yin Yoga experience that blends self-care with reading.

Family Field Trip:

Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

JJC Planetarium, F Building - 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

(Ages 4+ with adult) Take a trip through space at the Joliet Junior College Planetarium. This will be a repeat of our January field trip. Registration required for each person attending.

This event is full

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Library 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, Jun 13, 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.

Foam Party

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Children of all ages with adult) Drop by and play in the foam! We’ll have a foam cannon, music and other fun water and bubble activities. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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.

Not Quite a 5K Family Fun Run/ Walk

Mon, Jun 16, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Mon, Jun 16, 9:30am - 10:30am

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Children of all ages with adult) Break out your running shoes for a fun run starting at the library and trailing through the Rock Run Nature Preserve. Weather permitting. Check back here.

Mon, Jun 16, 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.

Mon, Jun 16, 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.

Storm Science

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades K+ with adult) Come explore the science of storms with experts from Illinois Storm Chasers! Learn about the world of storm chasing and experience amazing demonstrations.

Glowing Tealight Flowers

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Make beautiful flower decorations that light up!

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.

JPL On-the-Go: Teddy Bear Tea Party

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Preservation Park - 710 Taylor St.

(Ages 3-8) Bring your teddy bear or your favorite stuffie for a tea party. We will read some books, sing songs and have a snack. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.

Bingo

Tue, Jun 17, 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!

Middle Grade Book Club

Tue, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 5-8) Attention Book Lovers! Join our middle grade book club. Register, pick up the Caudill-nominated novel, The Bellwoods Game, at Black Road Youth Services and read it before we meet.

The Talent Showcase

Tue, Jun 17, 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)

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 18, 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.

Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 9:00pm

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

Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees

Family Field Trip:

Wed, Jun 18, 1:15pm - 3:15pm

Gateway Center Train Platform - 90 East Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432

(Ages 2+ with adult) Our group will take a short train ride, explore the station, then travel back home. The train leaves the station at 1:30 p.m. Registration required for each person attending.

This event is full

Microsoft Excel One

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn the basics of Excel: the ribbon, moving between cells, copy/paste cells and columns.

Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.

Juneteenth Outdoor Storytime

Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of learning about this holiday. Listen to stories, sing songs and create a craft with your friends and family in honor of Juneteenth!

Comic Book Creation Club

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room A

Collaborate with like minded creators on your very own comic book!

Cancelled

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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.

Dino-Mite Dinosaurs

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Grades PreK-2 with adult) Calling all dino-lovers! Explore the Jurassic world through interactive exploration stations.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Jun 21, 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.

Zoo to You Petting Zoo

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Black Road Branch - Library Lawn

(All ages) Zoo to You is bringing some animal friends to the library. Pet a mini donkey, a lamb and maybe even a llama. Rain or shine! Feed is $2 a cup (optional).

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Jun 21, 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.

Little Yogis Story Circle with Half Moon Yogi

Mon, Jun 23, 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.

Let's Go Fly a Kite!

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

(Ages 3+ with adult) Decorate your very own kite! Weather permitting, we will fly our decorated kites on the library lawn.

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

(Ages 4-8) Join us for an event where yoga and storytime come full circle! Little Yogis is the perfect way to introduce young minds to the benefits of yoga while fostering a love for reading.

Mon, Jun 23, 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.

Little Yogis Story Circle with Half Moon Yogi

Mon, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Ages 4-8) Join us for an event where yoga and storytime come full circle! Little Yogis is the perfect way to introduce young minds to the benefits of yoga while fostering a love for reading.

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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.

JPL On-the-Go: Parachute Palooza

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Thomas Jefferson School - 2651 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL

(Grades PreK-5 with adult) Up, down and all around! It’s parachute time! Come along and play some parachute games! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Voice Over Club

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Sound Room A

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

Tue, Jun 24, 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

Family Concert with John Condron

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(All Ages) Enjoy an evening of lawn games and dancing with music featuring local musician, John Condron. Bring a blanket or folding chairs to create your own spot for family fun! Weather Permitting.

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 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.

Summer Reading Buddies Club

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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.

Microsoft Excel Two

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn more techniques such as sort and filter, using formulas, adding and formatting graphs, tables, and more.

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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.

Scoops & Sonrisas Storytime

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Ages 2-6 with adult) Beat the heat with a frozen treat! Join us for bilingual stories, songs and a craft before enjoying una deliciosa scoop of ice cream!

Cancelled

Wed, Jun 25, 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!

Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Are you creative? Do you want to meet like minded people? This is the place for you! Show off what you're working on and see what others in the area are creating as well. All creatives are welcome!

Thu, Jun 26, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

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

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Family Field Trip

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Joliet Town & Country Lanes - 2231 W. Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435

(Grades K-8 with adult) Get a behind-the-scenes look at Joliet’s Town & Country Lanes. Registration required for each person attending.

Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 9:00am

Summer Concert: Katie Kostner

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Yarn Wrapped Letters

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 6-8) Customize initials to make some yarn art for yourself or a friend.

Yarn Wrapped Letters

Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Customize initials to make some yarn art for yourself or a friend.

Friendship Bracelets

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Grades 6-12) The Eras Tour might have ended, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop making friendship bracelets! Swing by and make some bracelets to hand out to your friends. Weather permitting.

Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Singer Katie Kostner joins us live to perform a blend of pop/rock/country/folk/standards including The Beatles, Elvis, P!NK, John Denver, Fleetwood Mac, Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton and more!