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Registration opens:
June 30th, 2025

Family Field Trip:

Joliet Fire Station Visit - Off Site
2025-07-28 14:00:00 2025-07-28 15:00:00 America/Chicago Family Field Trip: (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! Joliet Fire Station #6 - 2049 Oneida St, Joliet, IL 60435

Monday, July 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-28 14:00:00 2025-07-28 15:00:00 America/Chicago Family Field Trip: (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! Joliet Fire Station #6 - 2049 Oneida St, Joliet, IL 60435

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!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Tours and Presentations | Community Outreach |

TAGS: | Trucks | tour | firemen | fire station | community | #Family Field Trip |

Black Road Branch

Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Sunday June 29 due to Closed Sundays in the Summer
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

English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Jun 28, 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.
Registration is now closed
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Jun 28, 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.
Databases that are Here to Help You with Genealogy
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Find out about some gems that can help you with your genealogy.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Troy Cronin School Cafeteria - 210 E Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404
(Ages 5+ with adult) Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Be amazed, inspired and laugh as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey!
Cancelled
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Cancelled
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Cancelled
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
JPL On-the-Go: Popsicles and Pup Cups
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Edna Keith Elementary School - 400 Fourth Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60433
(All Ages) We want to meet your furry friends! Bring your leashed dog(s) and enjoy a cold treat together! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Yarnspirations
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 7-12) Get ready to yarn it all in this fun weekly craft club for teens. Stop by to learn basics of knitting & crocheting. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 03, 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
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it?
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 03, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Photography Club
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
This group meets every month to share, learn and network with other creatives. This group will do outings, meetups, shoot in the greenscreen room and share techniques.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
JPL On-the-Go: Giant Games
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Legion Park - North Hickory Street & Granite St.
(Ages 3+) Play giant games with us at the park! We’ll have a variety of games to play. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
Family Field Trip:
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
JJC-City Center Campus - 235 N. Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432
(Grades K+ with adult) Tour the state of the art facilities of the Culinary Arts Department at JJC’s City Center Campus. Meet in the lobby, tour will begin promptly.
This event is full
The Loop Lounge
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Calling all needle-workers 18 and up. Bring a work in progress or start a new one in the company of other stitchers. Note: This is not a class format
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Summer Reading Buddies Club
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-3) Adopt your very own stuffie pet and join the club! We will meet with our pets a total of four times for fun activities, in addition to reading to them at home.
Registration is now closed
Paint a stenciled Tote Bag
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Stencil your own personalized canvas tote bag using fabric paints and stencils.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Cancelled
OSB Musician's Club 16+
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Local musicians of all levels Local musicians of all levels are welcomed to join in, share and create. The Joliet Library's Musician's Club is a place for anyone who writes or plays music of any kind.
OSB Musician's Club 18+
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
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.
Summer Scares: Killer Clown Escape Room
Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 7-12) The carnival has come to town and it brought a killer clown. Figure out who the killer clown is and escape the carnival before it is too late!
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Nature Trail Clean Up
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Patio
(Grades 8-12) Come sign up for a volunteer hour of cleaning up the trail behind the library. Help keep the animals’ home clean and free of garbage! Swing by and bring some friends. Weather permitting.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Beach Party!
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Leave your sunscreen at home and get ready for some indoor fun. Enjoy games, crafts, music and “shark”uterie!
Bingo
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Drop by the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Wings and Talons - Birds of Prey
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(All ages) Our friends at Wings and Talons will be here to teach us all about birds of prey and give us a close up look at these raptors. Weather Permitting. Check back here for any updates.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
STEAM Team: Art Heist Summer Camp
Mon, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.
This event is full
Early Adopters: Mission Innovation Summer Camp
Mon, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Fabulous Fairy Houses
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Patio
(Grades 7-12) Build your own fairy house from provided materials! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404
20s and 30s Book Club
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Crossroads Christian Church - 2312 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  There is a morning and evening session each month.  Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
JPL On-the-Go: Pinch Pots
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Paul E. Briese Park - Intersection of Ingalls Ave. and Infantry Dr.
(Children of all ages) Come and make a clay pinch pot with fun nature finds. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
STEAM Team: Art Heist Summer Camp
Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.
This event is full
Early Adopters: Mission Innovation Summer Camp
Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Video Game Club
Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-8) Calling all video game fans, join us for Video Game Club! Play fun new multi-player video games with old friends and new. Fans of Pokémon, can bring their Pokémon cards.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
STEAM Team: Art Heist Summer Camp
Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.
This event is full
Early Adopters: Mission Innovation Summer Camp
Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Puzzle Pandemonium: Who Can Piece It Together Fastest?
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Get ready to join the pandemonium and race against the clock for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite Location: TBD
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  There is a morning and evening session each month.  Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Stay and Play
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth-3 years with adult) Join us monthly for a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 17, 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
Family Field Trip:
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duly Health & Care Field - 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet, IL 60432
(Ages 4+ with adult) Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Joliet Slammers stadium! Park in the lot east of the stadium and meet at the Box Office window.
This event is full
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
STEAM Team: Art Heist Summer Camp
Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.
This event is full
Early Adopters: Mission Innovation Summer Camp
Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.
This event is full
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Jul 17, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Join WriteOn members in a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.
Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming kitten cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience storytime outside on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
Sidewalk Chalk Art
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Patio
(All ages) Add your chalk masterpiece to our community mural located on the back sidewalk. It will be available for everyone to enjoy! Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
Parachute-Palooza
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 2-5 with adult) Up, down and all around! It’s parachute time! Come along and play as we sing, dance and read a story.
STEAM Team: Art Heist Summer Camp
Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-8) In this week long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.
This event is full
Early Adopters: Mission Innovation Summer Camp
Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-5) This week-long camp provides a structured, engaging environment to explore technology.
This event is full
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Nature Storywalk
Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Black Road Branch - Patio
(Ages 2-8 with adult) Meet us on the back patio for a short walk along Rock Run Trail. We’ll rest up at the Paul V. Nichols access with some stories before heading back. Weather permitting.
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.
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.
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!
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
JPL On-the-Go: Bug Hotel
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Heggie Park Playground - Intersection of Collins St. & Williamson Ave
(Children of all ages with adult) Create your very own bug hotel for your backyard friends and take a walk through our bug storywalk. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Where to go to find what you Need
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OSB - Local History
Learn which locations to visit to find the information you seek to research your genealogy.
T-Rexplorers
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Troy Cronin School Cafeteria - 210 E Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404
(Ages 5+ with adult) Discover what it’s like to go on a dinosaur dig, spend time with a Dinosaur Fossil Hunter and get to hold real dinosaur bones and fossils!
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.
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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.
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 opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 9:00am
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