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Registration opens:
August 06th, 2026

Homeschool Hangout

2026-09-03 13:00:00 2026-09-03 14:00:00 America/Chicago Homeschool Hangout (Ages 5-12) Come hangout at the Library. Meet other homeschoolers and do an activity. Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Thursday, September 03
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Ottawa Street Branch

Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

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

On-Street Parking
On-Street Parking near the library is free for two hours Monday-Friday and free on the weekends.

Ottawa Street Parking Deck (SE corner of Ottawa and Clinton St/110 N. Ottawa St.)
The City of Joliet is providing 2 hours of free parking for library patrons who park in the city’s Ottawa Street Parking Deck. It is $1 an hour for any time over 2 hours by cash (at a kiosk) or by card at the exit. Please bring the ticket you received at the parking gate entrance to the library to have it validated.

https://www.joliet.gov/business/downtown/parking

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Games/Play/Trivia |

TAGS: | Home School |

Ottawa Street Branch

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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!

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 04, 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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 04, 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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 04, 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

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

Bob Ross Paint Along - Slowed

Tue, Aug 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!

Registration is now closed

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 04, 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.

Registration is now closed

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

Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 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.)

All By Myself - School Preparedness

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

(Ages 4-6) Will your child be new to school this fall? This program is designed for kids to work together on basic skills without their caregiver present.

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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

Wed, Aug 05, 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.

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, Aug 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.

JPL On-The-Go: Storywalks

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kendall Ridge Park

(All ages) Join us for this summer’s Traveling StoryWalks, where you can enjoy a walk in the park, read an engaging story, make a fun craft and cool off with a frozen treat!

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Wed, Aug 05, 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.

This event is full

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Wed, Aug 05, 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, Aug 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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

Thu, Aug 06, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A

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.

Purr & Pose: Kitten Yoga (Adult Only)

Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming kitten cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!

Registration is now closed

Rescheduled

Crafts with Anabel

Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

New date Friday, August 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

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

Mon, Aug 10, 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.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

20s and 30s Book Club

Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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.

One on One Tech Help

Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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.

Mexican Board Game Night

Tue, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades K+) Join us for a board game night featuring tradition and modern Mexican table games.

Movie Club (18+)

Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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 11, 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

Intro to 3D printing

Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.

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

Wed, Aug 12, 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 12, 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, Aug 12, 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!

One on One Tech Help

Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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 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.

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 13, 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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Aug 13, 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

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Aug 13, 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.

Cancelled

One on One Tech Help

Thu, Aug 13, 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.

Digital Media Studio Open House

Thu, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades K-5 with adult) Explore the summer night sky through stories, crafts and hands-on activities.

English Conversation Group

Fri, Aug 14, 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.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating! Sponsored by Catholic Charities.

Rescheduled

Crafts with Anabel

Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

New date Friday, July 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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

English for Beginners-High Beginners

Fri, Aug 14, 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 14, 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 15, 9:30am - 10:30am

New date Wednesday, August 12, 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 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, August 12, 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.

Joliet History Discussion Group

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Discussions are of Joliet History. Topics of discussiuon are chosen by group members.

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

Mon, Aug 17, 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.

Miniature Decorative Bookshelf

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS

Make a mini bookshelf complete with miniature books!

This event is full

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C

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, Aug 18, 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.

Lawyers in the Library

Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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, Aug 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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.

Comic Book Creation Club

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room A

Help create a comic to be distributed at the library

English for Intermediate-Advanced

Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 20, 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 20, 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, Aug 20, 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 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B

Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Maker's Guild - open session

Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

This is an open-format club that encourages crafters and entrepreneurs to bring in their projects and plans. As well as bounce ideas off each other.

Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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 21, 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 22, 9:30am - 10:30am

New date Wednesday, August 19, 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 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, August 19, 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 24, 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Registration opens Thursday, August 6 2026 at 9:00am

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.