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Registration opens:
August 19th, 2026

Que Bonita Vecindad: Exploring Latin America

2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 19:00:00 America/Chicago Que Bonita Vecindad: Exploring Latin America (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! Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Wednesday, September 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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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!

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: | Middle School | High School | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Holidays and Seasonal | Games/Play/Trivia | Arts and Crafts |

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Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

We're closed Sunday August 23 due to Closed on Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day

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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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
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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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
WriteOn Joliet
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
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.
Cancelled
Full Throttle Fiction Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This ain't your mama's book club
Bingo!
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.
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
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.
Lego ™ Club
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.
WriteOn Joliet
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.
Wiggle Worms
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.
Pokemon Meetup
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.
WORMS!
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.
Stay and Play
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
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.
ESL Tutoring
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.
ESL Tutoring
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.
ESL Tutoring
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.
Registration opens Monday, August 17 2026 at 9:00am
Chess Club
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
Wiggle Worms
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!
Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Register
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 2026 at 9:00am
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!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 2026 at 9:00am
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
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