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Cozy Winter Village

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2026-01-02 00:00:00 2026-01-02 23:59:00 America/Chicago Cozy Winter Village (Kids of all ages) Join our Cozy Winter Village at the library! Pick up a paper house template to decorate here or at home. Black Road Branch -

Friday, January 02
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Add to Calendar 2026-01-02 00:00:00 2026-01-02 23:59:00 America/Chicago Cozy Winter Village (Kids of all ages) Join our Cozy Winter Village at the library! Pick up a paper house template to decorate here or at home. Black Road Branch -

(Kids of all ages) Join our Cozy Winter Village at the library! Pick up a paper house template to decorate here or at home.

Once finished, return it and we'll add it to our community display for everyone to enjoy!

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Holidays and Seasonal | Arts and Crafts |

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Black Road Branch

Phone: 815-740-2660
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Today's hours

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

We're closed Friday December 05 due to All Staff Day
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

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Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Wed, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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
Pokémon Meetup
Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria-Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Grades 1-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Dec 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.
Bingo!
Wed, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Wait for your numbers to be called and try to win prizes!
Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
Thu, Dec 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.
WriteOn Joliet Anthology Release Party
Thu, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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
Nightmare Before Christmas Character Jars
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 6-12) “What's this? I can't believe my eyes!” Believe it as you make a glowing character jar of Jack or Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.
Crochet 101 : Make a Mug Cozy
Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Make your own mug cozy in this beginner crochet class! All materials will be provided.
This event is full
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 3-12 with adult) Build and decorate a gingerbread house with the family and take your holiday creation home with you!
This event is full
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
Mon, Dec 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Mon, Dec 08, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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
BookTok Ornaments
Mon, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Grades 6-12) As seen on TikTok…. Come make the perfect DIY ornament for book lovers! You'll have a choice of mini books to personalize your BookTok ornament.
Photography Club
Mon, Dec 08, 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.
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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
Hot Cocoa Bar
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Front Sidewalk
(All ages) We’re serving hot cocoa and apple cider! Swing by for a warm drink. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.
Bouncing Babies 10:30 or 11:15
Wed, Dec 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 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.
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Wed, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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
Poetry Writing Workshop: Snow
Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 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.
OSB Musician's Club 18+
Wed, Dec 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.
Cancelled
OSB Musician's Club 16+
Wed, Dec 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.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
Thu, Dec 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.
Family Paint 'n Sip: The Grinch
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades K+) Get into the holiday cheer and have the whole family learn how to paint everyone’s favorite grumpy grouch, The Grinch! Please register children only.
This event is full
Free Tutoring - Reading and Math @ OSB
Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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
Preschool Explorers: Baking Time
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 3-5 with adult) Sugar, spice, and all things nice! Join us for some baking themed stories, activities, and sensory play! A Spanish translator will be available.
Gift Creation Station
Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades PreK-8) Drop in and join us in making some homemade holiday gifts! A Spanish translator will be available.
Toddler Time 10:30 or 11:15
Mon, Dec 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.
Pinecone Christmas Trees
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
Create miniature Christmas trees with pinecones!
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Dec 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.
Lawyers in the Library
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Meet with attorneys from Prairie State Legal Services during our Lawyers in the Library event. They can answer questions about a variety of civil legal matters. Registration is required through PSLS.
Register
Exam Cram
Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study. Snacks and de-stressing activities will be available to keep you going.
The Talent Showcase
Tue, Dec 16, 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)
Special Storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Exam Cram
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study. Snacks and de-stressing activities will be available to keep you going.
Pet the Dog
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grade 7-12) Take a break from studying and come hang out with a dog!
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)
(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 a Ceramic Pot
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Art Studio B75
Paint a cute planter for a real or faux plant.
This event is full
Comic Book Creation Club
Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Recording Lab B67
Work with likeminded creators to make a comic book from scratch.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 or 11:15
Thu, Dec 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.
Exam Cram
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study. Snacks and de-stressing activities will be available to keep you going.
Can I Pet that Dog?!
Thu, Dec 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!
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Dec 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.
Voice Over Club
Tue, Dec 30, 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
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Countdown to 2026 kid-style with some festive family fun! Music and party favors will await your arrival complete with a countdown and grape juice toast at noon!
Cozy Winter Village
Fri, Jan 02, All day
Black Road Branch
(Kids of all ages) Join our Cozy Winter Village at the library! Pick up a paper house template to decorate here or at home.
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