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Poetry Month Reading and Writing Workshop

2022-04-13 19:00:00 2022-04-13 20:30:00 America/Chicago Poetry Month Reading and Writing Workshop Join published poet Kristin LaTour as she shares poetry and helps you get creative in a generative writing workshop. She will lead you through a series of prompts, with time for writing and sharing. Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D, Meeting Room E, Meeting Room F

Wednesday, April 13
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-13 19:00:00 2022-04-13 20:30:00 America/Chicago Poetry Month Reading and Writing Workshop Join published poet Kristin LaTour as she shares poetry and helps you get creative in a generative writing workshop. She will lead you through a series of prompts, with time for writing and sharing. Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D, Meeting Room E, Meeting Room F

Black Road Branch

Meeting Room D, Meeting Room E, Meeting Room F

Join published poet Kristin LaTour as she shares poetry and helps you get creative in a generative writing workshop. She will lead you through a series of prompts, with time for writing and sharing.

Join published poet and JJC Professor Kristin LaTour as she shares poetry and helps you get creative in a generative writing workshop. She will lead you through a series of prompts, with time for writing and sharing. Bring your poetry and writing questions for answers from an expert.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading and Writing |

TAGS: | poetry month | poetry | jjc |

Black Road Branch

Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Thursday November 28 due to Thanksgiving Day
About the branch

Black Road Branch(BRB):The Black Road Branch, on the city’s west side, sits adjacent to the beautiful Rock Run Preserve. Home to truly exciting programming and a large collection of books and materials.

Upcoming events

Board Games and More!
Fri, Nov 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Black Road Branch - Youth Servcies
(Kids of all ages with adult) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt!
Board Games and More!
Fri, Nov 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services
(Children of all ages with adult, no registration) Drop in to play a variety of board games or take part in our scavenger hunt! During open hours.
Light Up the Holidays
Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),Youth Program Room 253 A
(Kids of all ages with adult) Get into the holiday spirit and join us for some reindeer games, a craft, and other activities before the annual Christmas parade!
Holiday Sing-A-Long
Fri, Nov 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family and sing along as local musician, John Condron, leads us in our favorite holiday classics!
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Nov 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.
This event is full
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
Joliet Public Library Photo Club
Mon, Dec 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.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Ceramic Owls
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 6-8) Have a hoot at the library as you paint your own owl familiar.
Robot Adventures
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.
DIY Holiday Candle Making Class by It's L.I.T. Candles
Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Learn the art of candle-making, choose from seasonal scents like peppermint, pine, and gingerbread, and personalize your candle with holiday-themed decorations.
This event is full
Ceramic Owls
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Have a hoot at the library as you paint your own owl familiar.
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(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, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Lego ™ Club
Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it? Seating is limited.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Smart TV Products
Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
We will go through the applications that available through your Smart TV, Roku and Fire Stick.
Bingo!
Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Wait for your numbers to be called and join in the fun to try to win prizes!
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Dec 05, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
Intro to Cross Stitch
Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 6-8) Learn the basics of cross stitch and make something fun to take home.
WriteOn Joliet Anthology Release Party
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
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.  
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Dec 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.
This event is full
Holiday Concert
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Join us for an evening of holiday cheer and Jazz standards with vocalist Petra Van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown.
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 3-12 with adult) Build and decorate your own gingerbread house and take your holiday creation home with you!
This event is full
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Dec 09, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Dec 09, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
Lego ™ Robotics
Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.
Lego ™ Club
Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it?
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
20s and 30s Book Club
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Dec 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(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, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Exoplanet Exhibit Grand Opening
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(All ages) Stop by for an adventure that is out of this world!  Experience space through the debut of our interactive Exoplanet exhibit, available December-February all hours the library is open.
OSB Musician's Club 16+
Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Local musicians of all levels Local musicians of all levels are welcomed to join in, share and create. The Joliet Library's Musician's Club is a place for anyone who writes or plays music of any kind.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Dec 12, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
Holiday Cheer
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Kids of all ages with adult) Stop by the library for games, a character visit, a craft, a photo op and enjoy some hot chocolate.
Intro to 3D printing
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Bring your general 3D printing questions to us! We will also be discussing the process of turning ideas into 3D prints as well as an entry point into the hobby as well as starting a business.
Stay and Play
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
(Ages 0-3 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.
Paper Ornaments OSB
Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DMS - Makerspace
Make beautiful ornaments out of paper! Learn and use techniques such as paper cutting, folding, and quilling.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Dec 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.
This event is full
The Loop Lounge
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Craft Group
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
This event is full
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Dec 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
DIY: Craft Your Own Exoplanet
Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Create Your Own Exoplanet! Join us at the library for a fun DIY crafting session where you can design your own unique exoplanet using provided art supplies.
Stay & Play
Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 0-3 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.
Maker Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 5-12) Hang out with friends or make some new ones while you try out a different project each month. We'll have materials available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating.
Silver Leaf HOA
Mon, Dec 16, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
Silver Leaf HOA
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.
Robot Rally
Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Grades 1-3) Learn basic coding principles while working with adorable robots.
Make Your Own Puzzle
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Create your own puzzle and swap with other puzzle enthusiasts.
D&DMS (16+)
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level - Industrial Lab
Join others to learn about, play, and create props for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition led by experienced Staff DMs in the DMS! Open to players of all experience levels.
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(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, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) A interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
DIY: Craft Your Own Exoplanet
Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Create Your Own Exoplanet! Join us at the library for a fun DIY crafting session where you can design your own unique exoplanet using provided art supplies.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Portrait Photography Lighting (Ottawa Street Branch)
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Learn and experiment with both flash and constant lights for portrait photography!
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Dec 19, 9:30am - 12:15pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(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.
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Dec 19, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
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.
Exploring the Cosmic Frontier:
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
Get ready to be amazed by the mysteries that lie beyond our solar system! Join John Cilio on an exciting 50-minute journey as he sets out to explore the wonders of the universe.
Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
Joliet Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
Sensory Playtime
Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 0-3 with adult) Bring your little ones to explore their senses by feeling, hearing and touching their way through music, art and mess-free play!
Christmas Painting at BRB
Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Paint your own holiday scene!
This event is full
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Dec 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.
This event is full
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
This event is full
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Dec 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.
This event is full
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