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Photography Club Meetup

2023-05-01 18:30:00 2023-05-01 20:30:00 America/Chicago Photography Club Meetup Share your photos Ottawa Street Branch -

Monday, May 01
6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Share your photos

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tours and Presentations | Holidays and Seasonal | Digital Media Production | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Portrait | Photoshop | Photos Shoots | Photography | Photo | Macro Photography | Landscape Photography | Green Screen | Fashion Photography | DMS | Digital | Club | Camera | Artist | Art | Adobe |

Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day
About the branch

Ottawa Street Branch(OSB):Designed by celebrated architect Daniel Burnham in 1902-1903, the Ottawa Street Branch is a cornerstone in downtown Joliet, and its history is woven into the fabric of our town. OSB hosts the Digital Media Studio, a vast collection of books and materials and our beloved Local History collection.

Upcoming events

Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Thu, Jun 01, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore books with stories, songs and a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
Registration is now closed
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
Registration is now closed
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Registration is now closed
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 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.
Star Wars 3-D Print (all ages) - Paint and Take
Thu, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
3D printing
This event is full
Virtual Typing Tutorial
Thu, Jun 01, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Virtual - Online
Sign up for a self-paced typing tutorial to do at your own pace, at home or at the library. Registration closes each Thursday at 9:05 pm. The instructions will be emailed after registration.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Beginner-High Beginner - Virtual
Fri, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Jun 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Star Wars Day
Sat, Jun 03, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
A Celebration of literacy that is out of this world! Join us in downtown Joliet. The parade kicks off at 11 am in front of the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Mon, Jun 05, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Canceled
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Mon, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Photography Club Meetup
Mon, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Share your photos
Family Craft - No registration
Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft. June 6 - Recycled Art June 20 - Tape Resist Art July 18 - Stained Glass Bookmark August 1 - Flower Pot Troll
Adopt a Tree at BRB
Tue, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Lawn
Come to the library and bring home your own sapling tree! We will have a limited number of trees, limit one per patron.
Chocolate Taste Test
Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Teen Room
(Grades 7-12) Try out different flavors of chocolate and vote for the best.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced - Virtual
Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
Virtual Reality Demo - No Registration
Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Grades 5-7) Transform your reality and play some games using our Quest VR headsets.
Family Storytime - No Registration
Tue, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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. Space is limited.
Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward - Virtual
Tue, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward.
Register
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Wed, Jun 07, 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! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Family Storytime - No Registration
Wed, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(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. Space is limited.
Bingo - No Registration
Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!
I Scream for Ice Cream
Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Ages 2-8 with adult) LET’S SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! Come and enjoy a special bilingual (Spanish and English) story time. Afterwards, cool off with some ice cream and popsicles!
This event is full
JPL Musician's Club 16+ - Singers, Songwriters, Instrumentalist and more
Wed, Jun 07, 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. 
Intro to Computers (English)
Wed, Jun 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F
In the Tech Learning Academy program, you learn the basics of computers.
Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle
Wed, Jun 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
Explore the history of the castle, and look at rarely seen photos of this Chicago treasure with former curator of the Museum of Science and Industry, Margaret Schlesinger.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Thu, Jun 08, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore books with stories, songs and a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
This event is full
Meet a Vet Tech - No registration
Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Grades K-5 with adult) Come and learn what a licensed veterinary technician does in a day. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal that needs some "veterinary nursing care".
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Lego ™ Club - No registration
Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,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.
Calligraphy Workshop
Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 7-12) A hands on introduction to the art of broad edge calligraphy using markers and old fashioned dip pens.
Violins of Hope Concert
Thu, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
Join violinist Aviva Chertok and Dr. William Herzog in partnership with JCC Chicago and Violins of Hope for a unique program of works by 20th century composers impacted by the Holocaust.
Virtual Typing Tutorial
Thu, Jun 08, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Virtual - Online
Sign up for a self-paced typing tutorial to do at your own pace, at home or at the library. Registration closes each Thursday at 9:05 pm. The instructions will be emailed after registration.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 09, All day
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 09, All day
Black Road Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Beginner-High Beginner - Virtual
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
Science Fair - No registration
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 3+ with adult) Experience a variety of fun science demos and interactive experiments. Indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.
Painting in Photoshop (Adults) - Basic of painting In Photoshop
Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joliet Public Library (Lower Level) - DMS
Photoshop
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Jun 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Mon, Jun 12, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Family Field Trip - Joliet Junior College Planetarium - off site
Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Joliet Junior College Planetarium - F Building 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
(Ages 4 and up with adult) Take a trip through space at the Joliet Junior College Planetarium. Registration required for each person attending. Please arrive five minutes early.
This event is full
Maker Monday - No Registration
Mon, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 5-12) Bring a friend and your own projects or try one of ours! Different materials will be available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating weekly.
Canceled
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
One Night Werewolf
Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Teen Room
(Grades 7-12) Come play One Night Werewolf while enjoying snacks.
Lego ™ Club - No registration
Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street - Programming Room
(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it?
BINGO - No Registration
Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced - Virtual
Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
Father’s Day 3D Print (all ages) - Make and Take
Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio (Lower Level) - Industrial Lab
Print a simple 3D gift.
This event is full
Family Concert with John Condron - No registration
Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(All ages) Enjoy an evening of lawn games, dancing, and music featuring local musician, John Condron. Bring a blanket or folding chairs to create your own spot for family fun!
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Wed, Jun 14, 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! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Family Storytime - No Registration
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(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. Space is limited.
Let's Go Fly a Kite!
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Ages 3+ with adult) Decorate your very own kite! Weather permitting; we will fly our decorated kites on the library lawn.
This event is full
Tech Learning Academy: Intro to Computers (en español)
Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Boardroom (2nd Level)
(Adults) Learn the basic of computers
El Mago Magic Show! - No Registration
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(All ages) El Mago is coming to the library! Come and enjoy a family evening with a bilingual (Spanish and English) magic show.
Tech 101: Microsoft Excel, Part One
Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Learn the basics of Excel: the ribbon, moving between cells, copy/paste cells and columns.
Imagine Yourself in a Grimm's Fairytale
Wed, Jun 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room (1st Level)
These are the stories of childhood! Listen as storyteller Terry Lynch tells favorite tales of the brothers Grimm.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Thu, Jun 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore books with stories, songs and a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
Crafting With Your Kids
Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Grades K-6) Parents and their children are invited to come get crafty at the library and make a special craft!
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Father’s Day T-shirt (all ages) - Gift for Dad
Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital Media Studio (Lower Level) - Industrial Lab
T-shirt Printing
This event is full
Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch
Board of trustees meeting
Father’s Day 3D Print (all ages) - Make and Take
Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio (Lower Level) - Industrial Lab
Print a simple 3D gift.
This event is full
Folk Concert: Hungrytown
Thu, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
Celebrate the start of summer with the music of fabulous folk duo Hungrytown! Enjoy the lyrical sounds of this talented band on tour in the Midwest.
Virtual Typing Tutorial
Thu, Jun 15, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Virtual - Online
Sign up for a self-paced typing tutorial to do at your own pace, at home or at the library. Registration closes each Thursday at 9:05 pm. The instructions will be emailed after registration.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 16, All day
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 16, All day
Black Road Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Beginner-High Beginner - Virtual
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Jun 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Local History Discussion Group
Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch
This is the perfect event if you'd like to gather with others in the Local History Room to talk about Joliet History. The more the merrier.
Family Financial Literacy: Build Your Future
Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
(All Ages) Get expert guidance to help you reach your financial goals together!
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Join us for an in-person discussion, or email Christine to learn about joining the meeting via conference call: cmaleno@jolietlibrary.org. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Family Craft - No registration
Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 3+ with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft. June 6 - Recycled Art June 20 - Tape Resist Art July 18 - Stained Glass Bookmark August 1 - Flower Pot Troll
Rescheduled
Wits Workout (Seniors 60+)
Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New date Tuesday, August 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
If you are age 60 or older, join us for this workout for your noggin'!
DIY: Duct Tape Flowers
Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(Grades 5-7) Come turn the world’s most famous tape into works of flower art.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced - Virtual
Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
Family Storytime - No Registration
Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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. Space is limited.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Wed, Jun 21, 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! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Family Storytime - No Registration
Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(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. Space is limited.
Messy Outdoor Art
Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Library Lawn
(Ages 3+ with adult) Get creative with messy activities like a pool of slime, bubbles and painting that you wouldn’t want to do inside.
Bingo - No Registration
Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!
Bilingual Storytime - No Registration
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(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.
Intro to Smartphones
Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
In the Tech Learning Academy program, you learn the basics of Smartphones.
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Jun 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Join us for an in-person discussion, or email Christine to learn about joining the meeting via conference call: cmaleno@jolietlibrary.org. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer - Virtual
Wed, Jun 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
In this insightful and inspiring talk, Robin will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature and the importance of recognizing and respecting the gifts of the earth.
Register
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Thu, Jun 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore books with stories, songs and a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Intro to CPR Class for Teens
Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(Grades 8-12) Learn CPR and other hands-on skills that can be used in an emergency. Presented by the Fire Department of Joliet.
DIY Squishies
Thu, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Gr. 5-7) Join us to experiment with different ways of making Squishies!
Intro to Live Streaming with OBS Class (16+) - and other platforms
Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio (Lower level) - DMS
Navigating OBS
Virtual Typing Tutorial
Thu, Jun 22, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Virtual - Online
Sign up for a self-paced typing tutorial to do at your own pace, at home or at the library. Registration closes each Thursday at 9:05 pm. The instructions will be emailed after registration.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 23, All day
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 23, All day
Black Road Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Beginner-High Beginner - Virtual
Fri, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
Book Character Tea Party
Fri, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Ages 2-8 with adult) Dress up as your favorite book character and join us for a costume "show and tell" as we enjoy drinks and treats with teacups and saucers.
Friends of the Library Pop Up Sale
Sat, Jun 24, All day
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room (1st Level)
Friends of the Joliet Public Library host a Pop Up Sale to raise funds for the library, programs and equipment.
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Jun 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
- BRB Study Room?
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Dungeons and Dragons: Crash Course
Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
OSB and BRB
Learn the ins and outs of the Dungeons and Dragons roleplaying game and take part in an exhilarating campaign.
Pokemon Fest! - No registration
Sat, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
BRB Lawn
(All ages) Join JPL trainers and come hunt Pokemon in the wild, both digitally and in person. Make a Pokemon button, cool down with a sweet treat and snap a picture with a live Pokemon character!
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Mon, Jun 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Monarch Mania - No registration
Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(Grades K-6 with adult) Milkweed-monarchs-migration-repeat. Why, yes, we ARE raising monarchs again this summer!
Bird Feeding Basics
Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Grades K-6) An expert from Wild Birds Unlimited will join us to teach students some basics of feeding backyard birds. We will also make a recycled bird feeder to take home!
Maker Monday - No Registration
Mon, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 5-12) Bring a friend and your own projects or try one of ours! Different materials will be available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating weekly.
Canceled
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Black Road Branch
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(Ages 3+ with adult) Enjoy a special evening creating a beautiful butterfly with your friends and family. Spanish translation available.
Nature Storytime Hike
Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Back Patio
(Ages 3-8, with adult) Meet us on the back patio for a hike along Rock Run Trail. We’ll rest up at the Paul V. Nichols access with some stories and a snack before heading back.
Wits Workout (Seniors 60+)
Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room (1st Level)
If you are age 60 or older, join us for this workout for your noggin'!
BINGO - No Registration
Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!
The Floor Is Lava - No registration
Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages) Drop in either by yourself, with friends, or with your family to see if you can shimmy and jump your way to survival.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced - Virtual
Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
Family Storytime - No Registration
Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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. Space is limited.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Wed, Jun 28, 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! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
IPO Brass Presents: Milo Imagines the World - No registration
Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Daniel Burnham Room (2nd Level)
(Ages 3-8 with adult) Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra presents a brass trio program based on Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña.
Monarch Mania - No registration
Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Grades K-6 with adult) Milkweed-monarchs-migration-repeat. Why, yes, we ARE raising monarchs again this summer!
Tech Learning Academy: Intro to Smartphones (en español) -
Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room (1st Level)
(Adults) Learn the basics of Smartphones
Foods From Around the World
Wed, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 7-12) Taste favorite snack foods from around the world.
Bilingual Storytime - No Registration
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Programming Room (2nd Level)
(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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 - No Registration
Thu, Jun 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F
(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore books with stories, songs and a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
- Study Room E
30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Zoo to You Petting Zoo - No registration
Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Library Lawn
(All ages with adult) 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).
DIY Squishmallow
Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Teen Room
(Grades 7-12) Learn to make your own squishmallow using socks and felt.
Virtual Typing Tutorial
Thu, Jun 29, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Virtual - Online
Sign up for a self-paced typing tutorial to do at your own pace, at home or at the library. Registration closes each Thursday at 9:05 pm. The instructions will be emailed after registration.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 30, All day
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Friday Fun Kits - Kit pick-up, no registration
Fri, Jun 30, All day
Black Road Branch - Youth Services Desk
(Grades K-8) Stop by the library to pick up your Friday Fun Kits weekly while supplies last! Encourage curiosity and exploration with these small projects and crafts.
Virtual ELL Conversation Group: Beginner-High Beginner - Virtual
Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online - Virtual Meeting Room
(Adults) English Conversation Group Presenter: Ivan Padilla
In-Person ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Jul 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Adult) English learning in a small group setting. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois
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