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Route 66 From Chicago to St. Louis

2026-07-15 19:00:00 2026-07-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Route 66 From Chicago to St. Louis You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year! Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Wednesday, July 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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!

Take a long weekend to explore the cool towns, great food, interesting history and quirky roadside attractions that line the Mother Road from here to The Lou.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tours and Presentations |

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Ottawa Street Branch

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

Tue, Aug 25, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Registration is now closed

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 25, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Registration is now closed

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Registration is now closed

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 25, 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

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Aug 26, 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.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Wed, Aug 26, 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.)

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Aug 26, 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

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Aug 26, 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Wed, Aug 26, 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.

This event is full

Cancelled

Full Throttle Fiction Book Club

Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

This ain't your mama's book club

Wed, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Wait for your numbers to be called and try to win prizes!

This event is full

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Wed, Aug 26, 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.

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Aug 27, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Aug 27, 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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

Junk Journaling Workshop

Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 28, 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.

Sensory Playtime

Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Bring your little ones to explore their senses by seeing, hearing and touching their way through music, art and mess-free play!

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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, Aug 29, 9:30am - 10:30am

New date Wednesday, August 26, 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, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, August 26, 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.

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, Aug 31, 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.

Tue, Sep 01, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 01, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 01, 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.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Sep 02, 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.

Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience with all your favorite storytime elements combined into one event.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

This event is full

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it?

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Sep 02, 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginner

Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(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

Wed, Sep 02, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Sep 03, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 03, 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.

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

(Ages 5-12) Come hangout at the Library. Meet other homeschoolers and do an activity.

Intro to 3D printing

Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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 03, 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: Beginner-High Beginner

Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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.

Tue, Sep 08, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Robot Adventures

Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.

Movie Club (18+)

Tue, Sep 08, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 08, 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.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Sep 09, 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.

Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience with all your favorite storytime elements combined into one event.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 09, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Grades 1-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms or hang out & discuss your favorite characters. We will have activities & a craft.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Sep 09, 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginner

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(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

Wed, Sep 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Sep 10, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 10, 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.

Enchanted Autumn Hike

Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

(Grades K-5) We will take a nature walk then use natural materials to create fairy houses.

Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to learn about Rory, the Worm Who Saved the Earth! and all things WORMS with the Will County Land Use Department.

The Great American Road Trip

Thu, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Join WJOL radio host and author Scott Slocum as he shares stories from his new book, "The Great American Road Trip: Route 66 Adventures."

English Conversation Group: Beginner-High Beginner

Fri, Sep 11, 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.

Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

(Ages birth-3 with adult) Enjoy a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.

Crafting with Anabel

Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Sep 11- Cyanotype on Tote Bags Oct 2- Coloring Book Techniques Nov 6- Day of the Dead Craft Dec 11- Stained Glass Craft

This event is full

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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.

FAME - Fandom Arts and Music Expo

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Anime, Furries, Trekies, cosplayers, webseries? oh my! Join us for the second year of FAME! A cross-fandom artist-market minicon here on the JPL premises!

Joliet History Discussion Group

Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

This is a discussion group discussing topics specific to the Joliet area.

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults, registration required) Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.

Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults, registration required) Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.

Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults, registration required) Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.

One on One Tech Help

Mon, Sep 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Mon, Sep 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Sep 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.

Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(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.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

20s and 30s Book Club

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Sep 15, 9:00am - 10:00am

Black Road Branch

Monthly Book Club

Tue, Sep 15, 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.

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hang out at the library. Meet other homeschoolers and do an activity!

Lawyers in the Library

Tue, Sep 15, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B

(Grades 6-12) Start a new campaign and learn all about dungeons and dragons. This event is for all level players.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 15, 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.

The Talent Showcase

Tue, Sep 15, 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)

Video Game Club

Tue, Sep 15, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 15, 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.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Sep 16, 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.

Developmental Screening

Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

(Ages birth-3 with adult) Children ages birth to 36 months can get a free developmental screening from Child and Family Connections.

Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience with all your favorite storytime elements combined into one event.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 16, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Sep 16, 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.

Que Bonita Vecindad: Exploring Latin America

Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Families with kids) Leave the suitcase at home as we travel throughout Latin America without leaving the library! Join us for games, crafts, and songs celebrando la cultura!

English for Beginners-High Beginner

Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(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

Wed, Sep 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Sep 17, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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!

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Sep 17, 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: Beginner-High Beginner

Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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.

Family Field Trip - Milano Bakery

Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Milano Bakery - 433 S. Chicago Street, Joliet

(Grades K-5) Get a tour of the bakery, watch a demonstration and get into the action with some hands-on pastry making and decorating!

Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Mon, Sep 21, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Mon, Sep 21, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Mon, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Mon, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(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.

Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Make your very own scroll!

Tue, Sep 22, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 2

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

Tue, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Sep 22, 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.

Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Wed, Sep 23, 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.

Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience with all your favorite storytime elements combined into one event.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 23, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Sep 23, 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.

Make Cute Flowers from Chenille Stems

Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

Unleash Your Inner Florist! Join the Viral TikTok Flower Trend! You’ll craft your own gorgeous bouquet to take home and gain the confidence to keep creating.

This event is full

English for Beginners-High Beginner

Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Grades 6-12) Embrace your inner eerie, gothic self and design your own terrarium with a cemetery theme aka cemetarium. All supplies will be provided.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 9:00am

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Wed, Sep 23, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30

Thu, Sep 24, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Sep 24, 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.

Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades K-5) Learn about famous artists you may never have heard of. We’ll learn about their lives and their art, and then create a project inspired by their style.

Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

Lace Up! Steps to move your writing forward.