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Registration opens:
August 19th, 2025

Watercolors in Nature
2025-09-16 16:30:00 2025-09-16 17:30:00 America/Chicago Watercolors in Nature (Grades 1-5) Enjoy the outdoors while painting with watercolors. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates. Black Road Branch - Patio

Tuesday, September 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 16:30:00 2025-09-16 17:30:00 America/Chicago Watercolors in Nature (Grades 1-5) Enjoy the outdoors while painting with watercolors. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates. Black Road Branch - Patio

(Grades 1-5) Enjoy the outdoors while painting with watercolors. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Nature | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | #Watercolors | #Painting | #Nature | #Art |

Black Road Branch

Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

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

We're closed Sunday August 24 due to Closed Sundays in the Summer
About the branch

Black Road Branch(BRB):The Black Road Branch, on the city’s west side, sits adjacent to the beautiful Rock Run Preserve. Home to truly exciting programming and a large collection of books and materials.

Upcoming events

One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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
Decorative Shadow Boxes
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
Put together your very own Shadow Box!
This event is full
Cancelled
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Cancelled
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
Cancelled
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Cancelled
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Aug 19, 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.
The Talent Showcase
Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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.
JPL On-The-Go: Storywalks
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Caton Ridge Park - Intersection of Meadowridge Dr. and Park Ridge Dr.
(All ages) Join us for this summer’s Traveling StoryWalks, where you can enjoy a walk in the park, read an engaging story, make a fun craft and cool off with a frozen treat! Weather permitting.
Comic Book Creation Club
Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room B
Collaborate with like minded creators on your very own comic book!
Bingo!
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Wait for your numbers to be called and try to win prizes!
Cancelled
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite Location: TBD
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  There is a morning and evening session each month.  Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Stay and Play
Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth-3 years with adult) Join us monthly for a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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.
History in the names of Joliet Streets
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
OSB - Local History
The streets in a town may be named after people who lived there or places they were from. Learn about the history of streets in Joliet.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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.
Voice Over Club
Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 27, 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.
Button Tea Light Craft
Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Create a cute tealight with a variety of colorful buttons.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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.
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
Wed, Aug 27, 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!
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 28, 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
Amusement Parks of Chicagoland Remembered
Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Take a trip down memory lane with historian Cheryl Brown. Discover the history of some of the most famous endearing amusement parks of Chicagoland.
Outdoor Storytime
Fri, Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 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, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 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.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Sep 02, 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 02, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 02, 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 02, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 02, 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 02, 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, Sep 03, 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 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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: Rhyming
Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 04, 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 04, 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.
Worms!
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to learn about Rory, the Worm Who Saved the Earth! and all things WORMS with the Will County Land Use Department!
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Sep 04, 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 04, 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.
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Family Field Trip
Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hammel Woods Rte 59 Access
(Grades K and up with adult) Visit the summer home of bats in Hammel Woods and learn more about these amazing flying mammals from an educator with the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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.
Chess Club
Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-5) Whether you are a beginner or already know some chess, come join us for chess fun and make new friends.
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404
20s and 30s Book Club
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Preschool Games
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Ages 3-5) Looking for fun? Come play some outdoor learning games with friends. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 09, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 09, 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 09, 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.
Robot Adventures
Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Sustainable Landscape Choices
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Beautify your yard while conserving water and creating a habitat for birds and butterflies.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 10, 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 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.
Putting Your Garden to Bed
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Now is the time to learn what to do about putting your garden to bed in the fall.
Cancelled
OSB Musician's Club 16+
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Sep 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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.
Worms!
Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Children of all ages) Bring the whole family to learn about Rory, the Worm Who Saved the Earth! and all things WORMS with the Will County Land Use Department!
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Sep 12, 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.
Window Art
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Patio
(Grades K+ with adult) Whether you're an artist or just want to have fun, come out and add your own touch to help us make the library shine! Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
Mon, Sep 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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.
Loteria
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring your family and friends to play the Mexican version of Bingo. A Spanish translator will be available.
Maple Seed Dragonflies
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
Create stunning mini sculptures out of natural materials!
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.
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.
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.
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 opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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 opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Maker's Guild - open session
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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