Make Your Own Piñata Kit

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.

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 08, 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 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

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.

This event is full

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

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.

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.

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Sustainable Landscape Choices

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.

This event is full

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.

DIY Bookish Buttons

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Industrial Lab

Make your own buttons in the DMS! Participants will choose from a selection of designs or draw their own on paper.

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

Wed, Sep 10, 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 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.

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

Putting Your Garden to Bed

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Thu, Sep 11, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Morning Book Discussion Group

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maker's Guild - open session

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.

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.

Rescheduled

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Paint and Plant Wellness Class

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Maker's Guild - open session

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Dear

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.

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.

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.

Chess Club

Mon, Oct 06, 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.

Middle School Book Club

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

Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria - 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.

Registration opens Monday, October 6 2025 at 5:00pm

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.

Robot Rally

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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