Celebrating Illinois in Legend and Song

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(18 months - 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.

BINGO

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Registration is now closed

Juggling and Stories with Chris Fascione

Tue, Jun 23, 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

Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Kids of all ages with adult) Are you ready to laugh? Join entertainer Chris Fascione for a comedic, interactive performance that combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.

Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Summer Reading Buddies

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades PreK-3 with adult) Join the club and adopt your very own stuffie pet to take home and read to! We will meet 4 times bi-weekly for fun activities with our reading buddies.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 24, 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

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

This event is full

Diamond Paint a Bookmark

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

Using basic diamond painting techniques, create a beautiful mosaic corner bookmark to keep or give as a gift! All supplies are included.

This event is full

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Wed, Jun 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, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Fraud Prevention

Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Protect yourself from scammers! Learn about the different types of scams and what to do if you get scammed in this presentation from Heartland Bank of Plainfield.

Cancelled

Full Throttle Fiction Book Club

Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Maurie's Table

This ain't your mama's book club.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Wed, Jun 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Jun 25, 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

Thu, Jun 25, 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.

This event is full

Pride Month Sno-Cone Social

Thu, Jun 25, 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.

Pokémon Mini Golf

Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades K+) "Gotta Catch 'Em All!, Pokémon” Mini Golf! Get ready to have a blast playing mini golf with Pokémon theme golf holes. See if you can outsmart the Pokémon to get a hole in one!

Library Field Day

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Grades K-5) Get ready to play, join us for an unforgettable day of fun and games.

Thu, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 6-12) Come celebrate Pride Month! Join us for crafts, games, and rainbow Sno-Cones at this laid-back social program. All are welcome!

Junk Journaling Workshop

Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Industrial Lab

Share in the joys of journaling, memory keeping, and stationery with other creatives, no experience necessary! Just bring your own journal. Optionally, bring stationery items you wish to swap!

English Conversation Group

Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years with adult) Experience storytime outside! Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Fri, Jun 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.

Pop-Up Art Sale

Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Stop by our pop-up art sale featuring paintings, jewelry, ceramics, wreaths, and more—all handmade by Cornerstone Services artists!

Parachute-Palooza

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Ages 2-5 with adult) Up, down and all around! It’s parachute time! Come along and play as we sing, dance and read a story.

JPL-On-The-Go: DIY Solar Oven

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Preservation Park - 710 Taylor St, Joliet, IL 60435

(Ages 5+ with adult) Heat up your creativity with this DIY solar oven! Learn about solar science and build your own solar cooker. All materials will be provided by library

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Rescheduled

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Sat, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:30am

New date Wednesday, June 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Rescheduled

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, June 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.

Book Publishing 101

Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History

Join Denise M. Baran-Unland of WriteOn Joliet for an overview of today’s publishing industry, including publishing options, contracts, marketing, and more.

Middle Grade Paint 'n' Sip

Mon, Jun 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Mon, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 6-8) Grab a juice box and follow easy step by step instructions to create your own masterpiece. We will be painting a Nintendo Piranha Plant.

Teen Paint 'n' Sip

Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 9-12) Grab a juice box and follow easy step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece. We will be painting a Nintendo Piranha Plant.

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(18 months - 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.

Family Craft

Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft.

Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Tue, Jun 30, 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

Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Wed, Jul 01, 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

Wed, Jul 01, 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.

This event is full

Lego ™ Club

Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Ages 5 and up with adult) Come to the library and get creative building your own creations! The library will supply Lego™ bricks.

Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Learn how to support birds and wildlife year-round with native gardening.

Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

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.

Fri, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years with adult) Experience storytime outside! Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Mon, Jul 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Mon, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 5-8) In this week-long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Live Action Role Play

Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 8-12) Interested in D&D or RPG video games? Come adventure with us IRL! Create a character, eat a legendary feast, and take part in an immersive quest! Be ready to act!

Photography Club

Mon, Jul 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, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(18 months - 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, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 5-8) In this week-long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

BINGO

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Jul 07, 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.

Magician Trent James

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Ages 4+ with adult) Magician Trent James’s high-energy magic show combines mind-boggling magic with humor! Seating may be limited.

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Wed, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 5-8) In this week-long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Summer Reading Buddies

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades PreK-3 with adult) Join the club and adopt your very own stuffie pet to take home and read to! We will meet 4 times bi-weekly for fun activities with our reading buddies.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 08, 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

Wed, Jul 08, 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.

Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs and activities in both languages.

Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch

(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Lego ™ Club

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 5+ with adult) Come to the library and get creative building your own creations! The library will supply Lego™ bricks.

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.

Thu, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 5-8) In this week-long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Build It

Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Grades 1-4) Can you build the tallest tower, fastest car, strongest bridge or best paper airplane? Find out, then test your creations!

Lucha Libre Night

Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Families with kids and teens) The luchadores are back! Join us for a demonstration of the luchadores in action, crafts and games.

English Conversation Group

Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years with adult) Experience storytime outside! Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.

JPL On-the-Go: Stuffie Tea Party

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Heggie Park Playground - Intersection of Collins St. & Williamson Ave

(Ages 3-8) Get dressed up and bring your favorite stuffie for a tea party! We will read some books, sing songs and have a snack.

Not Quite a 5K Family Fun Run/ Walk

Fri, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 5-8) In this week-long camp, middle school students will explore how STEAM components are used to solve real world problems by becoming deTECHtives and solving the mystery of an art heist.

This event is full

Crafts with Anabel

Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Try a new craft for free, here at the library!

This event is full

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Patio

(Kids of all ages with adult) Break out your running shoes for a fun run starting at the library and trailing through the Rock Run Nature Preserve. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Chess Club

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Youth Services Department

(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Less Piles Better Files - Organizing Your Genealogy Research

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

This program focuses on how to keep your genealogy files organized.

Family Field Trip: Fusion Beauty Academy

Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Storybook Art

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades K-3) Read a fun picture book and create your own art project from the story.

Rocket League IRL

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades 3-8) Come play everyone's favorite car soccer game in Real Life! Play Rocket League with RC cars! Get ready to score some goals and crash some cars!

Album Club

Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 9-12) Like a book club, but with music! Listen to a selected album at home, then meet up and share reviews, discuss favorite songs, and explore new artists together.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404

20s and 30s Book Club

Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fusion Beauty Academy - 18 Ohio St, Joliet

(Grades K+ with Adult) Have fun touring Fusion Beauty School and see how hair is styled.

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(18 months - 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.

Toddler Dance Party

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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 a parachute! Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Family Craft

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft.

Garden Club

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grade 2-5) Let’s grow! Learn about plants from seed to veggie, and everything in between, with a master gardener. Attendance encouraged, but not required, for both sessions.

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Movie Club (18+)

Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Every month we will choose movies to watch and discuss at the next meeting. Think of it like a book club but with movies. We will discuss what we liked or didn't like about each film.

Tue, Jul 14, 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.

Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Bingo

Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

Boredom Busters

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Grades 1-5) Feeling bored? Stop by the library to find out about new hobbies and try them out!

Wed, Jul 15, 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

Digital Media Studio Open House

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Everyone is welcome to see the creative services offered at Joliet Public Library's Digital Media Studio!

Create A Miniature Wine Case

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

Build your own Wine Case from the beginning. Students will measure and install brackets and shelves (pre cut), select wine bottles and glasses which can be mounted on a mirrored tray.

This event is full

Route 66 From Chicago to St. Louis

Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year!

Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Jul 16, 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.

Thu, Jul 16, 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.

El Mago Magic Show

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

City Square - 105 N. Chicago St., Joliet, Il, 60432

(All Ages) El Mago will entertain and amaze you with his illusions at this fun family bilingual magic show! Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Moved to the library if raining.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Jul 16, 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.

Can I Pet that Dog?!

Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4:30 - 6pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!

Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Joliet Public Library Presents: The Honey Heist

Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Teen Room

(Grades 8-12) You are part of an elite group of bears trying to pull off the biggest heist the world has ever seen. Get up to nefarious bear-shaped hijinks in this Tabletop RPG.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

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

Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Birth-6 years with adult) Experience storytime outside! Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.

Fri, Jul 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.

Joliet History Discussion Group

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Discussions are of Joliet history. Topics of Discussion are chosen by the group.

JPL Birthday Bash

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Kids of all ages with adult) You're invited to the Joliet Public Library's 150th Birthday Party! Join in on this special celebration with games, songs and crafts!

Family Field Trip:Slammers Stadium Tour

Mon, Jul 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duly Health & Care Field - 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet

(Ages 4+ with adult) Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Joliet Slammers stadium! Registration required for each person attending this event.

This event is full

Clay Mosaic

Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 1-5) Bring your imagination and create your own unique piece of mosaic art!

Feather Fans

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DMS

Make your very own fabulous feathered fan!

This event is full

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

Start your day with great conversation and good books! Join our lively morning book group. Pick up your monthly selection at the Circulation Desk.

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(18 months - 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.

Water Play Day

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Kids of all ages with adult) Cool off in our "do it yourself" waterpark! We'll even have a waterslide!

Lawyers in the Library

Tue, Jul 21, 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.

Water Play Day

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Lawn

(Kids of all ages with adult) Cool off in our "do it yourself" waterpark! We'll even have a waterslide!

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.

Tue, Jul 21, 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.

Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Video Game Club

Tue, Jul 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 Club. Play fun new multi-player video games. Try out our Virtual Reality Headsets. Fans of Pokémon can bring their Pokémon cards.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Joliet City Center - 91 N. Chicago St.

(Birth-6 years old with adult) Experience family storytime outside in Downtown Joliet’s brand new City Square! (In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the library.)

Summer Reading Buddies

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades PreK-3 with adult) Join the club and adopt your very own stuffie pet to take home and read to! We will meet 4 times bi-weekly for fun activities with our reading buddies.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 22, 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

Wed, Jul 22, 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.

Unique Glitter Bookmark

Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Grades 6-8) Create unique bookmarks with tape, glitter and glue. Make one for you and gift a friend with your creation.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 9:00am

Full Throttle Fiction Book Club

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

This ain't your mama's book club.

Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C

(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Jul 23, 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.

Play With Your Food

Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Ages 2-6) Unwrap the "tortilla-ly" fun journey of this Mexican staple from farm to table. Explore the story behind the tortilla as we mix, make, y mas!

Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 23, 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.