Operation Rotten Roots: Investigating Death & Decomposition
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Operation Rotten Roots: Investigating Death & Decomposition
(Grades 3-6)
When death strikes, the “FBI” are on the case! Join us as we go undercover and breakdown the decomposition process, leaving no stone unturned!
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Wednesday, October 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)(Grades 3-6) When death strikes, the “FBI” are on the case! Join us as we go undercover and breakdown the decomposition process, leaving no stone unturned!
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EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Science and Nature | Games/Play/Trivia | Arts and Crafts |
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Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
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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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
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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.
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Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.
Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.
Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404
20s and 30s Book Club
Tue, Sep 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Monthly Book Club
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(18 months - 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Ages 5-12 with adult) Come to the library and meet more homeschoolers. Learn about Rory, the Worm Who Saved the Earth with Will Co. Land Use Department! Each family makes a worm bin to take home.
This event is full
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.
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
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.
This event is full
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)
Tue, Sep 15, 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, 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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wed, Sep 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.
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
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!
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.
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
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4:30 - 6pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Join WriteOn members in a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join a timely conversation with Karen Hao, award-winning journalist and author of Inside the Empire of AI.
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milano Bakery - 433 S. Chicago Street, Joliet
(Grades K-5)
Get a tour of the bakery, watch a demonstration and get into the action with some hands-on pastry making and decorating!
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Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
Mon, Sep 21, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Mon, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Mon, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 9-12) Like a book club, but with music! Listen to a selected album at home, then meet up and share reviews, discuss favorite songs, and explore new artists together.
Mon, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(18 months - 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Grades 1-3) Learn basic coding principles while working with adorable robots.
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult)
An interactive experience with all your favorite storytime elements combined into one event.
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Unleash Your Inner Florist! Join the Viral TikTok Flower Trend! You’ll craft your own gorgeous bouquet to take home and gain the confidence to keep creating.
This event is full
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-12) Embrace your inner eerie, gothic self and design your own terrarium with a cemetery theme aka cemetarium. All supplies will be provided.
Wed, Sep 23, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(3-5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades K-5) Learn about famous artists you may never have heard of. We’ll learn about their lives and their art, and then create a project inspired by their style.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
Lace Up! Steps to move your writing forward.
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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.
Fri, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Kids of all ages with adult) We're having an outdoor glow party and you're invited. We will have a variety of glow games, a scavenger hunt and fun music for dancing! Weather permitting.
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00am - 4:00pm
OSB - Local History Room
To get into the "spirit" of Halloween, Carl Crooks brings his knowledge of paranormal investigation to us.
Mon, Sep 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 6-8) Grab a juice box and follow easy step- by-step instructions to create your own blacklight masterpiece.
Mon, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 9-12) Grab a juice box and follow easy step-by-step instructions to create your own blacklight masterpiece.
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Gentle Exercise Class for Seniors
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
(Ages 3-5) Looking for fun? Come play some learning games with friends.
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
¿Te encanta leer? Únete a nuestro club de lectura. Leemos un libro al mes que aborda diversos temas.
Este mes vamos a leer el libro.
Ni Una Más de Miguel Sáez Carral
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades PreK-2) Mix, charm, and brew! Calling all alchemists in training for some fizzy, frothy fun!
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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 30, 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, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
Wed, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Grades K+ with adult) Team up with your family to answer multi-category questions where kids, teens, and adults can each contribute their unique knowledge!
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
(Kids of all ages with adult) Play Lotería, the Mexican version of Bingo, and win prizes with your family and friends!
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages birth-18 months) A first craft for your littlest artist! Celebrate baby’s first Fall with a memorable seasonal craft and sensory play in this come-and-go program.
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades K+ with an adult) Calling all Five Nights at Freddy’s Fans. Enjoy playing mini golf with holes featuring Freddy Fazbear, Chica and more in this come-and-go program!
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Learn the absolute basics of computer hardware and software.
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 6-12) Hang out with friends or make some new ones as we make our own vinyl record store using cardboard and our imagination.
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Gentle Exercise Class for Seniors
Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Get a free headshot in the Joliet Library Digital Media Studio!
Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 1-5) Come in and learn basic stress management tools for elementary students.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades K-5 with adult) Learn all about apples from a special visitor from Keller’s Farmstand while you enjoy a story and crafts.
Fri, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(All ages) Sign up for a time slot with your family to meet and touch alpacas from the Lucky Clover Farm in Yorkville and find out more about these soft and cuddly creatures.
Mon, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades PreK-5 with adult) Burn off some STEAM in this high energy hour of bouncing, hopping, leaping and JUMPING! We’ll be exploring the world of jumping through interactive stations.
Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
New venue Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Learn the basics of your files and folders on your PC.
Mon, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Black Road Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Mon, Oct 12, 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!
Mon, Oct 12, 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, September 14 2026 at 9:00am
Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404
20s and 30s Book Club
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Gentle Exercise Class for Seniors
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Patio
(Grades PreK-3) Come hear some not-so-scary stories as you enjoy s’mores on the patio.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 15 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades K-2) We will read a book together, discuss, and do activities and a craft to go along with the title.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 3-6)
When death strikes, the “FBI” are on the case! Join us as we go undercover and breakdown the decomposition process, leaving no stone unturned!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Unleash Your Inner Florist! Join the Viral TikTok Flower Trend! You’ll craft your own gorgeous bouquet to take home and gain the confidence to keep creating.
Registration opens Thursday, September 24 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Oct 14, 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