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Registration opens:
September 25th, 2025

Monster Mash
2025-10-23 18:00:00 2025-10-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Monster Mash (Children of all ages with adult) Wear your costumes and get ready to shake a leg with D.J. DreLaurin at our not-so-spooky dance party! Join us for games, crafts and fun! Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Thursday, October 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-23 18:00:00 2025-10-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Monster Mash (Children of all ages with adult) Wear your costumes and get ready to shake a leg with D.J. DreLaurin at our not-so-spooky dance party! Join us for games, crafts and fun! Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Ottawa Street Branch

Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Children of all ages with adult) Wear your costumes and get ready to shake a leg with D.J. DreLaurin at our not-so-spooky dance party! Join us for games, crafts and fun!

Metered On-Street Parking
On-Street Parking near the library is free for two hours Monday-Friday and free on the weekends.

Ottawa Street Parking Deck (SE corner of Ottawa and Clinton St/110 N. Ottawa St.. Next to Black Cat Curiosities.)
The City of Joliet is providing free parking for customers shopping or dining who park in the city’s Ottawa Street Parking Deck. Patrons will be required to bring the ticket they received at the parking deck entrance gate to the business they are patronizing which will then stamp and validate the parking ticket.

https://www.joliet.gov/business/downtown/parking

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies and Entertainment | Holidays and Seasonal | Games/Play/Trivia | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Halloween |

Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

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

Upcoming events

Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
Watercolors in Nature
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Patio
(Grades 1-5) Enjoy the outdoors while painting with watercolors. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
Registration is now closed
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Register
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
Video Game Club
Tue, Sep 16, 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 is now closed
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
Intro to 3D printing
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Maker's Guild - open session
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, September 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
This is an open-format club that encourages crafters and entrepreneurs to bring in their projects and plans. As well as bounce ideas off each other.
Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.
Register
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Bouncing Babies 10:30 or 11:15
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Register
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Registration is now closed
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Sep 17, 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
Registration is now closed
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Paint and Plant Wellness Class
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Join Ashley Searing from RejuveNate Plant and Wellness to paint your own planter in this hands-on class!
This event is full
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
Thu, Sep 18, 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
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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!
Family Field Trip
Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Inwood Golf Course - 3200 W Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431
(Grades K+ with adult) Come with us to check out behind the scenes at Inwood Golf Course.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Register
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Rescheduled
Intro to 3D printing
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.
Maker's Guild - open session
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
This is an open-format club that encourages crafters and entrepreneurs to bring in their projects and plans. As well as bounce ideas off each other.
Cancelled
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch
(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.
Preschool Explorers: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 2-5 with adult) Ahoy, matey! Join us with your little scallywags while they enjoy stories, music and hands-on activities! Yo ho ho!
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
History of the Circus
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
OSB - Local History
Presenter William Peck will share a comprehensive history of the circus from Barnum to the modern circus.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
Lucha Libre Storytime
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 3-8 with adult) Come and meet a real luchador! The lucha libre wrestler will talk about the sport, we will read stories, and you can make your very own luchador mask.
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
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.
This event is full
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
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.
Wiggle Worms
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
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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
Family Storytime
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.
Bouncing Babies 10:30 or 11:15
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
One on One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
Bilingual Storytime
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.
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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.
Taking in the Great Outdoors: A Sensory Experience
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.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
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.
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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!
Bird Outing with Wild Birds Unlimited
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
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!
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Bouncing Babies 10:30 or 11:15
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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
Poetry Writing Workshop: Dear
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
Bilingual Storytime
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
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.
Register
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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
FAME - Fandom Arts and Music Expo
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!
English for Intermediate-Advanced
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.
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Bouncing Babies 10:30 or 11:15
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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
Bilingual Storytime
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
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.
Puzzle Pandemonium: Who Can Piece it Together the Fastest?
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
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
One on One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
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!
English for Beginners-High Beginners
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.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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.
One-on-One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Bouncing Babies 10:30 or 11:15
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.
One on One Tech Help
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.
One on One Tech Help
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
Bilingual Storytime
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
Dia De Los Muertos Geode Skull
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
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.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
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
One on One Tech Help
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
One on One Tech Help
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.
Play a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!
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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 18 2025 at 9:00am
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