Holiday Sing-a-Long
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2026-11-27 15:30:00
2026-11-27 16:30:00
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Holiday Sing-a-Long
(Children of all ages with adult)
Get into the spirit of the season! Bring the whole family and sing along as local musician, John Condron, leads us in our favorite holiday classics!
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Friday, November 27
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)(Children of all ages with adult) Get into the spirit of the season! Bring the whole family and sing along as local musician, John Condron, leads us in our favorite holiday classics!
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Ottawa Street Parking Deck (SE corner of Ottawa and Clinton St/118 N Ottawa St.)
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AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Children | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Holidays and Seasonal | Concert |
TAGS: | Holiday songs | Christmas caroling | Christmas carol | Christmas |
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(Adults, registration required)
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This event is full
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Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
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Mon, Oct 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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(Adults, registration required)
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Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
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Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
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Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
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Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
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Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A
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Sun, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
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Mon, Nov 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required)
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Mon, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required)
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Mon, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required)
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Mon, Nov 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required)
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Mon, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Mon, Nov 02, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
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Mon, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
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Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
This group meets every month to share, learn and network with other creatives. This group will do outings, meetups, shoot in the greenscreen room and share techniques.
Tue, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
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(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop by the library for a make-and-take craft.
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Materials are provided.
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Tue, Nov 03, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Tue, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Tue, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Follow Bob at half speed using acrylics on canvas! Once we start, there is no stopping us!
Tue, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Tue, Nov 03, 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.
Wed, Nov 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Wed, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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?
Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 6-12) Celebrate your favorite things and create your very own Zines to pass out to your friends.
Wed, Nov 04, 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
Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Thu, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come hangout at the library. Meet other homeschoolers and do an activity.
Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A
Get ready to join the pandemonium and race against the clock for a chance to win a prize!
Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming puppy cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!
Fri, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Ages 2-5 with adult) Squish, roll, shape and have fun with playdough!
Fri, Nov 06, 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
Fri, Nov 06, 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.
Fri, Nov 06, 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.
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Kids of all ages) Celebrate all sorts of crawling critters with interactive activities for the whole family. Eat insects, meet some real creepy crawlies and develop a new understanding of bugs.
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
OSB - Local History Room
To celebrate Veteran's Day, Joliet Public Library's Historian will tell us some intrestng infirmation about a few hisotrical Joliet figures who served their country in various wars and battles
Mon, Nov 09, 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, Nov 09, 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.
This event is full
Mon, Nov 09, 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.
This event is full
Mon, Nov 09, 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.
Mon, Nov 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 09, 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.
Mon, Nov 09, 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, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Mon, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Mon, Nov 09, 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, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 6-12) Come and build your own Terrible Teddy Bear. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and see who can make the worst teddy bear.
Mon, Nov 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
20s and 30s Book Club
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Every month we will choose movies to watch and discuss at the next meeting. Think of it like a book club but with movies. We will discuss what we liked or didn't like about each film.
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Thu, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A
(Grades 2-4) Join us to discuss a book and do a fun activity! Register, pick up the book at Black Road Branch Youth Services and read it before we meet.
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Taste test a variety of Oreo flavors and rank them by most delicious!
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
Join WriteOn members in a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.
Fri, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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.
Fri, Nov 13, 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.
Fri, Nov 13, 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.
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Friends of the Joliet Public Library meeting
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades PreK-3) Stomp, roar and be fancy at our dinosaur tea party! Celebrate Dino-vember with a story, juice and a snack and some dino-themed activities!
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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.
Mon, Nov 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 16, 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.
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Mon, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
When Nature Meets Technology - Apps to Explore the Outdoors
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Monthly Book Club
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months-4 years with adult) You bring the sippy cup; we’ll supply the juice and craft! Children will hone their fine motor skills while creating a beautiful masterpiece!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 20 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Tue, Nov 17, 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 some craft projects!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 20 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Tue, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Tue, Nov 17, 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, October 20 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Wed, Nov 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Black Road Branch Youth Department
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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