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Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries Remembered
2025-11-12 19:00:00 2025-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries Remembered Explore Chicago’s historic bakeries and top baking companies, and discover the best places you can still buy made-from-scratch baked goods. Samples of bakery treats available. Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Wednesday, November 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-12 19:00:00 2025-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries Remembered Explore Chicago’s historic bakeries and top baking companies, and discover the best places you can still buy made-from-scratch baked goods. Samples of bakery treats available. Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Ottawa Street Branch

Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Explore Chicago’s historic bakeries and top baking companies, and discover the best places you can still buy made-from-scratch baked goods. Samples of bakery treats available.

Take a sweet trip down memory lane with historian Cheryl Brown. Explore Chicago’s historic bakeries and top baking companies, and discover the best places you can still buy made-from-scratch baked goods. Samples of bakery treats available.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tours and Presentations | Local History/Genealogy/Culture |

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Ottawa Street Branch
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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.
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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.
Registration is now closed
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!
This event is full
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Mon, Oct 13, 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.
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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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Wed, Oct 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.
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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.
This event is full
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
This event is full
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.
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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.
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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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 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.
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Trustee Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)
Trustee Board Meeting
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
DIY Bookmarks
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DMS
Make your very own custom bookmark!
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Family Field Trip
Sun, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Moser Performing Arts Center--St. Francis University - Sexton Auditorium
(All ages) Experience music and myths from around the world at this Halloween Concert with the Black Willow Brass quintet. The Library will have crafts from 1:30-1:55, and the concert starts at 2 pm.
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Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:45am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) A story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and take home a craft.
One on One Tech Help
Mon, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Mon, Oct 20, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
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Chess Club
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you are a beginner or already know some chess, come join us for chess fun and make new friends.
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Crossroads Christian Church - 2312 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
Share your love of reading with this lively book group!  Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Ages 5-12 with adult) Hangout, meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates. September - Outdoor Games October - Fall Art
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 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.
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One on One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Video Game Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-8) Calling all video game fans, join us for Video Game. Play fun new multi-player video games. Try out our Virtual Reality Headsets. Fans of Pokémon, can bring their Pokémon cards.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Special Storytime
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Birth-6 years with adult) Come listen to a few stories and sing songs with your friends and family. Enjoy a craft afterward.
Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
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Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Bouncing Babies 10:30 or 11:15
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:45am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Wed, Oct 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
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions
Brew and Brush: Mug Painting Party!
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
No matter what you're brewing, this mug is perfect for Halloween! Its cauldron shape offers a large surface area—ideal for your favorite ghoulish message.
This event is full
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
The Borden Murders: The Original CSI
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Lizzie Borden was charged with the double murder of her father and stepmother but was eventually acquitted of the charges.
Comic Book Creation Club
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Recording Lab B67
Work with likeminded creators to make a comic book from scratch.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Monster Mash
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 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
Incredible Bats:
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Come experience the exotic presence of these often misunderstood animals - including fruit bats, a python, boa, and tarantulas with trained handlers from Incredible Bats.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Oct 24, 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.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Fri, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room
Help support the Library with the Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds go to support Library programs or equipment.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room
Help support the Library with the Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds go to support Library programs or equipment.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Sun, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room
Help support the Library with the Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds go to support Library programs or equipment.
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
Mon, Oct 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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, Oct 27, 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
Five Nights at Freddy's Paint & Sip
Mon, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5 with an adult) “Are you ready for Freddy?” Learn to paint Freddy Fazbear from the Five Nights at Freddy’s Franchise. Only children participating should be registered.
Five Nights at Freddy's Paint & Sip
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-12) “Are you ready for Freddy?” Learn to paint Freddy Fazbear from the Five Nights at Freddy’s Franchise.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Oct 28, 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 28, 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, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.
This event is full
One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, Oct 28, 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
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 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
Voice Over Club
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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 28, 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 29, 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 29, 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 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
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Oct 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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.
Google Drive
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Get to know the first Google products you need to manage email and documents. Learn about setting up a Gmail account and navigate Google Drive.
Networking Night (Ottawa Street Branch) 18+
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 30, 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 30, 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, Oct 30, 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 30, 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 30, 6:00pm - 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
Dia de los Muertos
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Kids of all ages) Come and celebrate the Day of the Dead. Learn about the celebration with stories, crafts and music. A Spanish translator will be available.
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Chess Club
Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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 JJC MakerLab
Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
JJC-Main Campus, T-Building Room 1034 - 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL 60431
(Grades K+ with adult) Tour the JJC MakerLab, packed with cool equipment like 3D printers and laser engravers. Registration required for each person attending.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Bob Ross Halfspeed Painting
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Follow Bob at half speed using acrylics on canvas! Once we start, there is no stopping us!
This event is full
Puppy Yoga
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming puppy cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
Soundtracks of War
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Music has always been playing in the background of our nation's history, even during times of war. Hear songs of encouragement, protest and humor during wartime.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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.
Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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.
Junior Book Club
Thu, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Grades K-2) We will read a book together, discuss and do activities and a craft that go along with the title.
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Nov 06, 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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Nov 07, 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.
Fall Color Match
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Grades PreK-2) Match the outdoors to colors in your bucket, play with play doh and work on leaf art. A Spanish translator will be available. Weather permitting. Check back here for any updates.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Nov 08, 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, Nov 08, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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
B-I-N-G-O
Mon, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Kids of all ages with adult) Drop by for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!
Trash to Treasure - Piggy Bank
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-5) Let’s turn some trash into treasure and learn how to save your money while making a piggy bank out of recycled materials! A Spanish translator will be available.
Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 9:00am
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404
20s and 30s Book Club
Family Storytime
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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
Messy Masterpiece
Wed, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Ages 2-6 with adult) Let’s get messy at the library! Kids can get their hands messy in this sensory program as they make art using household items lying around the house.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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.
Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries Remembered
Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Explore Chicago’s historic bakeries and top baking companies, and discover the best places you can still buy made-from-scratch baked goods. Samples of bakery treats available.
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