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Virtual Citizenship Class

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2022-06-21 09:00:00 2022-06-21 10:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Citizenship Class (Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois Online -

Tuesday, June 21
9:00am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2022-06-21 09:00:00 2022-06-21 10:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Citizenship Class (Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois Online -

(Adults) A free online US citizenship class to help prepare you for the civics questions in the citizenship interview. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois

Prepare for the U.S citizenship test with virtual citizenship classes in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Prepárese para el examen de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos con clases de ciudadanía virtual en asociación con la Asociación Vietnamita de Illinois.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Citizenship Classes |

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English Conversation Group
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)
(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.
Registration is now closed
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Fri, May 22, 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, May 22, 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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, May 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
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
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, May 26, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Exam Cram
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, May 26, 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
Teen Volunteer Summer Reading Training
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Sign up for teen volunteer summer reading training. Learn how to distribute prizes and help library patrons with summer reading.
Register
One on One Tech Help
Tue, May 26, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 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.
Exam Cram
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Cancelled
One on One Tech Help
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Adults, registration required) Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)
(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.
Full Throttle Fiction Book Club
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maurie's Table
This ain't your mama's book club
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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
Exam Cram
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.
Junk Journaling Workshop
Thu, May 28, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 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.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, May 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Bubble Play Day
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Ages 10 and under with adult) Get ready to get messy! We'll have various bubble stations set up for you and the family to enjoy! Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Teen Volunteer Summer Reading Training
Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
Sign up for teen volunteer summer reading training. Learn how to distribute prizes and help library patrons with summer reading.
Register
Plant Swap
Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Troy Township Office Parking Lot - 25448 W Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL
Join the Troy Township 4th annual plant swap! Bring your plants, cuttings, seeds or plant accessories to share with others and make new plant friends!
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Photography Club
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 02, 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
Family Concert with John Condron
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(All ages) Enjoy an evening of lawn games and dancing with live music featuring local musician, John Condron. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join the family fun!
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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.)
Family Field Trip: Joliet Police K-9 Unit
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Joliet Police K-9 Training Facility - 125 Houbolt Rd, Joliet 60431
(Grades K+ with adult) Watch K-9 Police dogs in action and learn how they are trained to protect and serve the City of Joliet.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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
Lego ™ Club
Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Ages 5 and up with adult) Come to the library and get creative building your own creations! The library will supply Lego™ bricks.
Creative Corner: Cricut Custom Cup
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-12) Get ready to get creative and customize your own cup with the Circuit. Drop in any time during this program.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs and activities in both languages.
JPL On-The-Go: Storywalks
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Falls Village Park
(All ages) Join us for this summer’s Traveling StoryWalks, where you can enjoy a walk in the park, read an engaging story, make a fun craft and cool off with a frozen treat!
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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.
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Outdoor Family Storytime
Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Birth-6 years with adult) Experience storytime outside! Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.
English Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 05, 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.
Pop-Up Art Sale
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Stop by our pop-up art sale featuring paintings, jewelry, ceramics, wreaths, and more—all handmade by Cornerstone Services artists!
JPL On-The-Go: Popsicles and Pup Cups
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paul E. Briese Park - Ingalls Ave. & 129th Infantry Dr.
(All ages) We want to meet your furry friends! Bring your leashed dog(s), play games and enjoy a cold treat together!
Crafts with Anabel
Fri, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Try a new craft for free, here at the library!
This event is full
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Computer Essentials
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Learn the absolute basics of computer hardware and software.
Trash to Treasure – Bird Feeder
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-5) Let’s turn some trash into treasure and make a bird feeder out of recycled materials!
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Critical Grind Board Game Cafe - 852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood, IL 60404
20s and 30s Book Club
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Playdough Program
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Ages 2-5 with adult) Children will have fun squishing and rolling playdough and using tools to make anything they want!
BINGO
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
Movie Club (18+)
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Joliet City Square - 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.)
Summer Reading Buddies
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades PreK-3 with adult) Join the club and adopt your very own stuffie pet to take home and read to! We will meet 4 times bi-weekly for fun activities with our reading buddies.
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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.
Lego ™ Club
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 5+ with adult) Come to the library and get creative building your own creations! The library will supply Lego™ bricks.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Murder Mystery: Whodunit
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 2-6) Use your detective skills to help find the killer before they strike again in this interactive mystery program.
Pet Rock Adoption Center
Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades K-5) It's clean, low maintenance, and a great listener-- your very own pet rock! Stylize your pet rock and build its enclosure, then sign adoption papers for your new forever friend.
Digital Media Studio Open House
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Everyone is welcome to see the creative services offered at Joliet Public Library's Digital Media Studio!
Intro to 3D printing
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
This event is full
Outdoor Family Storytime
Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Birth-6 years with adult) Experience storytime outside! Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Weather permitting. Check back here for updates.
English Conversation Group
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Science Fair
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Kids of all ages with adult) Experience a variety of fun science demos and interactive experiments. Indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Check back here for updates.
Creativity Connections
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating! Sponsored by Catholic Charities.
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
New date Wednesday, June 03, 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, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 03, 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(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.
Celebrating Illinois in Legend and Song
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Barry Cloyd, member of the Illinois Arts Council presents "Illinois in Story and Song"
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General's Office protects consumers' rights and can assist when things go wrong.
File Management Essentials
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Learn the basics of your files and folders on your PC.
Estafas Comunes y Cómo Evitarlas
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Los consumidores pueden ser víctimas de fraude o prácticas injustas. La Oficina del Fiscal General de Illinois protege sus derechos y puede ayudar cuando algo sale mal.
Album Club
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Bookmaking 101: Open Edge Journals
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DMS
Make your very own journal!
This event is full
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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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Family Craft
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft.
Garden Club
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grade 2-5) Let’s grow! Learn about plants from seed to veggie, and everything in between, with a master gardener. Attendance encouraged, but not required, for both sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 2
(Adult registration required) Learn more about your computer, smart phone or tablet with our 30 min personal tech help sessions.
Definitely Not Science!
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room C
(Grades 4-6) Can your palm, handwriting or birthday decide your fate or future? Probably not, but we can have some fun seeing what they predict.
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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)
One on One Tech Help
Tue, Jun 16, 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
Video Game Club
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.)
Bingo
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring the whole family to the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.
Juneteenth Music Celebration
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Kids of all ages with adult) Come listen to a book about this holiday. Then enjoy a special group performance to celebrate Black music. Take home a craft in honor of Juneteenth.
Comic Book Creaton Club
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Sound Room A
Help create a comic to be distributed at the library
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.
Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General's Office protects consumers' rights and can assist when things go wrong.
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Tall Tales and Silly Songs
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
City Square - 105 N. Chicago St., Joliet, Il, 60432
(Children of all ages with adult) Get those muscles moving with Joliet musician Todd Downing in an exciting live performance that will have you moving, grooving and laughing all the way!
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Estafas Comunes y Cómo Evitarlas
Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room B
Los consumidores pueden ser víctimas de fraude o prácticas injustas. La Oficina del Fiscal General de Illinois protege sus derechos y puede ayudar cuando algo sale mal.
Trashy to Flashy
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 7-12) Calling all trashionistas! Join us in upcycling used materials and transforming trash into fashion! Learn to use a sewing machine or do a fun hand sewn project!
Can I Pet that Dog?!
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Rescheduled
English for Beginners-High Beginners
Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
New date Wednesday, June 10, 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.
Zoo to You Petting Zoo
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(All ages) Zoo to You is bringing some animal friends to the library. Pet a mini donkey, a lamb and maybe even a llama. Rain or shine! Feed is $2 a cup (optional).
English for Intermediate-Advanced
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
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