Brew and Brush: Mug Painting Party!

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Mon, Sep 22, 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

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Chess Club

Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 1-5) Whether you are a beginner or already know some chess, come join us for chess fun and make new friends.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Hangout, meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates. September - Outdoor Games October - Fall Art

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Special Storytime

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

(Birth-6 years with adult) Come listen to a few stories and sing songs with your friends and family. Enjoy a craft afterward.

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions

DIY Succulents

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Grades 6-12) Learn about caring for succulents as well as tips for multiplying your succulent garden. We’ll make a succulent planter as well! Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth-6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Wed, Sep 24, 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!

Charles and Company Band

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Enjoy the smooth sounds of Chicagoland favorite, the Charles and Company Band, as they perform a mix of Motown, rock, and blues music.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Trinket Thursday

Thu, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Calling all new and experienced crafters! Join us after school in making a fun DIY trinket to take home. All supplies will be provided by library.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Potato-palooza!

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades PreK+ with adult) Calling all tater tots! Celebrate National Potato Month with us, and learn more a”peel”ing potato facts than you’ll ever need to know at our spud-tacular stations.

Fri, Sep 26, 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.

Toddler Dance Party

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Ages 1-4 with adult) Shake your sillies out to fun interactive music at this program. We’ll dance, sing and even play with the parachute! Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Taking in the Great Outdoors: A Sensory Experience

Sat, Sep 27, 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.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:15am

Black Road Branch - Lawn,Patio

(Ages 6+ with adult) Join a forest therapy guide from The Conservation Foundation to take in the great outdoors with your family. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

Sat, Sep 27, 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Bird Outing with Wild Birds Unlimited

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Family Field Trip

Tue, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Joliet West High School Auditorium - 401 N Larkin Ave - Door 5

(Grades K+ with adult) Get a behind the scenes look at a high school theater and go backstage to learn about props, costumes, stage crew, and more!

Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Patio

Enjoy a bird watching outing on the Rock Run trails led by staff from Wild Birds Unlimited. Meet on the patio behind the Black Road Branch.

Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Cancelled

Voice Over Club

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Sound Room A

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

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Pumpkin Disguise Contest

Wed, Oct 01, All day

Black Road Branch - Youth Services Department

(Kids of all ages, no registration) Pick up a paper pumpkin and craft a disguise at home, based on a book you love. Turn it in by Oct. 20th for judging.

Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Poetry Writing Workshop: Fear

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions

Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Join Poet Laureate of Joliet, Uxmar Torres, for workshops to spark creativity and new ideas. Open to English and Spanish speakers; fresh content only, no prior work reviewed

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth-6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Hangout, meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Make Your Own Piñata

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

(Grades 1+ with adult) Join us and learn step-by-step how to make a fun mini-piñata. A Spanish translator will be available.

Fri, Oct 03, 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.

Outdoor Family Glow Party

Fri, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Kids of all ages with adult) We’re having an outdoor glow party and you’re invited. We will have a variety of glow games, a scavenger hunt and fun music for dancing! Weather permitting.

FAME - Fandom Arts and Music Expo

Sat, Oct 04, 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.

Cancelled

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch

Anime, Furries, Trekies, cosplayers, webseries? oh my! Join us for the first year of FAME! A cross-fandom artist-market minicon here on the JPL premises!

FAME - Fandom Arts and Music Expo

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Anime, Furries, Trekies, cosplayers, webseries? oh my! Join us for the first year of FAME! A cross-fandom artist-market minicon here on the JPL premises!

Sat, Oct 04, 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.

Make Your Own Piñata Kit

Sun, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services Desk

(Grades PreK-5) Try your hand at making your very own quick and easy Mexican piñata using everyday materials. Pickup at the Youth Services desk.

Pumpkin Disguise Contest

Mon, Oct 06, All day

Black Road Branch - Youth Services Department

(Kids of all ages, no registration) Pick up a paper pumpkin and craft a disguise at home, based on a book you love. Turn it in by Oct. 20th for judging.

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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

Middle School Book Club

Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

(Grades 5-8) Attn Book Lovers! Our middle grade book club will be reading the Caudill-nominated, The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn. Please pick up the book at Black Road Branch after registering.

Chess Club

Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 1-5) Whether you are a beginner or already know some chess, come join us for chess fun and make new friends.

Photography Club

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Robot Rally

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435

(Grades 1-3) Learn basic coding principles while working with adorable robots.

Taste Testers: Hot Sauce

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Can you handle the heat? Test different types of hot sauce on the Scoville Scale before reaching the infamous Ghost Pepper.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions

Puzzle Pandemonium: Who Can Piece it Together the Fastest?

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth-6 years with adult) 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 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

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Cancelled

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Cancelled

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Uno Tournament

Thu, Oct 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Are you an Uno expert? Prove it and enter our Uno Tournament! Winner will receive a $15 Subway Gift card.

Printmaking

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-6) Create stamps using food and various household objects, then paint them and test them out on different surfaces to make some cool usable art.

Fri, Oct 10, 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.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating!

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Bubble Bonanza

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(10 and under with adult) Dress for the weather, and for fun! We'll have various bubble stations set up for you and the family to enjoy! Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Bad Guys Party

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Grades 1-8) Join us to celebrate the release of Bad Guys 2 with crafts, games and activities! A Spanish translator will be available. Only children participating should be registered.

Pumpkin Disguise Contest

Mon, Oct 13, All day

Black Road Branch - Youth Services Department

(Kids of all ages, no registration) Pick up a paper pumpkin and craft a disguise at home, based on a book you love. Turn it in by Oct. 20th for judging.

Mon, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Family Field Trip

Mon, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rancho Los Guzman - 2225 Maple Rd, Joliet, IL 60432

(Grades K+ with adult) Experience the charm of a hacienda style barn and get the chance to pet and feed the horses!

Tic Tac Toe

Mon, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-6) Learn some fun facts about tic tac toe and play a few games. Then you’ll make your own travel size tic tac toe game to take on the road!

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

20s and 30s Book Club

Developmental Screenings

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Youth Services Department - Second Floor, Ottawa Street Library

(Ages 0-3) Children ages birth to 36 months can get a free developmental screening from Child and Family Connections.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions

Dia De Los Muertos Geode Skull

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth-6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Diamond Painting Magnet

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Make a really cool magnet using ‘diamond’ painting.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Grades 6-12) Craft a Geode Skull to prepare for Dia De Los Muertos. Each attendee will receive their own skull to decorate and keep.

Cancelled

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Cancelled

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Cancelled

Play a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Can I Pet that Dog?!

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4 - 5:30pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

(Grades 6-12) Join us for a one-time Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Oct 17, 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.

DIY Bookmarks

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

DMS

Make your very own custom bookmark!

Sat, Oct 18, 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.

Sat, Oct 18, 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.

Pet DNA

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

OSB - Local History

Kate Penney Howard, DNA genealogy expert, will talk about the DNA of your pet.

Family Field Trip

Sun, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Moser Performing Arts Center--St. Francis University - Sexton Auditorium

(All ages) Experience music and myths from around the world at this Halloween Concert with the Black Willow Brass quintet. The Library will have crafts from 1:30-1:55, and the concert starts at 2 pm.

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Mon, Oct 20, 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.

Morning Book Discussion Group

Mon, Oct 20, 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

Chess Club

Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 1-5) Whether you are a beginner or already know some chess, come join us for chess fun and make new friends.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Crossroads Christian Church - 2312 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

Share your love of reading with this lively book group! Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Hangout, meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates. September - Outdoor Games October - Fall Art

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

This event is full

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Video Game Club

Tue, Oct 21, 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. Play fun new multi-player video games. Try out our Virtual Reality Headsets. Fans of Pokémon, can bring their Pokémon cards.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am

Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Special Storytime

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

(Birth-6 years with adult) Come listen to a few stories and sing songs with your friends and family. Enjoy a craft afterward.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.

Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:45am

Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431

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

Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Brew and Brush: Mug Painting Party!

Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

No matter what you're brewing, this mug is perfect for Halloween! Its cauldron shape offers a large surface area—ideal for your favorite ghoulish message.

This event is full