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JPL On-the-Go: Pinch Pots

No Registration - Off Site
2025-07-15 10:30:00 2025-07-15 12:00:00 America/Chicago JPL On-the-Go: Pinch Pots (Children of all ages) Come and make a clay pinch pot with fun nature finds. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates Paul E. Briese Park - Intersection of Ingalls Ave. and Infantry Dr.

Tuesday, July 15
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 10:30:00 2025-07-15 12:00:00 America/Chicago JPL On-the-Go: Pinch Pots (Children of all ages) Come and make a clay pinch pot with fun nature finds. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates Paul E. Briese Park - Intersection of Ingalls Ave. and Infantry Dr.

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

Material will be available while supplies last. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Science and Nature | Community Outreach | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Pinch Pot | Nature | Hand-made | Family | Crafts | Community | Clay | Art |

Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Upcoming events

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Not Quite a 5K Family Fun Run/ Walk
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Registration is now closed
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
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!
One-on-One Tech Help
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
Morning Book Discussion Group
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
JPL On-the-Go: Teddy Bear Tea Party
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
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.
Registration is now closed
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)
One on One Tech Help
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
Family Storytime
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
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.
Bilingual 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.
Juneteenth Outdoor Storytime
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.
Outdoor Storytime
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
This event is full
Little Yogis Story Circle with Half Moon Yogi
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Little Yogis Story Circle with Half Moon Yogi
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
JPL On-the-Go: Parachute Palooza
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!
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
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 Storytime
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.
Family Concert with John Condron
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Summer Reading Buddies Club
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
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.
Scoops & Sonrisas Storytime
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
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
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!
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
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!
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
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.
One on One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
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.
Summer Concert: Katie Kostner
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!
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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.
Colorful Bike Parade
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Children of all ages with adult) Bring your bicycle to decorate and ride along the library trail with friends and family. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
Creativity Connections
Fri, Jun 27, 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, 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.
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.
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!
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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.
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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