In-Person ESL Program (BRB)

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Apr 16, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Registration is now closed

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Share your love of reading with this lively book group! There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Toddler Tuesday

Tue, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Make friends in this guided music and play program! Some weeks we'll be shaking our wiggles out, and others, we'll use our imagination through hands-on activities.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

The British Re-Invasion with Dave Rudolf

Tue, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

(Adults) High Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Join multi-award winning, gold record artist Dave Rudolf for a trip down memory lane

Registration is now closed

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(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.

Tue, Apr 16, 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.

Bad Art Night

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 5-12) Show off your worst art skills! No art skills needed when the name of the game is who can make the worst piece of art.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Apr 17, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Wed, Apr 17, 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.

Wed, Apr 17, 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.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

(Adults) Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Intro to Cross Stitch

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Make a simple sampler with optional lettering. Supplies included.

This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Share your love of reading with this lively book group! There is a morning and evening session each month. Books can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Wed, Apr 17, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Thu, Apr 18, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Thu, Apr 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Trustees Board Meeting (Possible Location Change)

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

Trustees Board Meeting (Possible Location Change)

Joliet Public Library Board Meeting

Thu, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Apr 18, 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.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

Joliet Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Apr 19, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Canceled

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch

(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.

No Apartments to be Built

Fri, Apr 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

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ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Apr 20, 9:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

Crafting With Your Kids

Sat, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Grades K-5) Parents/guardians get crafty at the Library with your kids and work together on a fun craft! Apr. 20: Leaf Snow Globe

Canceled

Play Ball

Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Historian Tina Beaird will tell us all about how to find out about our ancestors who played sports!

Sun, Apr 21, 9:00am - 10:00am

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

(Adults) Intermediate Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 21, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Online

(Adults) Intermediate Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

(Adults) Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

(Adults) High Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Apr 22, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Mon, Apr 22, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

(Adults) Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Mon, Apr 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Mon, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Digital Coloring Class (16+)

Mon, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Earth Day Volunteering

Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 8-12) Earn community service hours by helping us spruce up the library and community for spring!

This event is full

Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio (Lower Level) - DMS

Paint in layer to color your coloring page

Mon, Apr 22, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Tue, Apr 23, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Toddler Tuesday

Tue, Apr 23, 10:15am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Make friends in this guided music and play program! Some weeks we'll be shaking our wiggles out, and others, we'll use our imagination through hands-on activities.

Tue, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Robot Rally

Tue, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Grades 1-3) Learn basic coding principles while working with adorable robots.

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

(Adults) High Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Tue, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(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.

Tue, Apr 23, 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Wed, Apr 24, 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

(Adults) Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Wed, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Wed, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Beyond Email Basics/Cyber Security

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Learn to organize through your Inbox/Sent/Drafts/Trash and manage Spam.

This event is full

Wed, Apr 24, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Thu, Apr 25, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Thu, Apr 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Manual Mode Photography Class

Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Teen Taste Test

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 8-12) Can you tell the difference between almost identical drinks and treats? Kool-Aid Jammers and Capri Suns? Oreos and the store brand cookies?Come put taste buds to the test!

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

Use your camera in manual mode.

Registration opens Thursday, April 25 2024 at 9:00am

Animal Quest Show

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(All ages) Meet ten different exotic animals during this exciting, interactive presentation with Animal Quest.

Get Organized and Stress Less

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

We will learn time management strategies, clutter clearing skills and easy stress relief tools.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Apr 26, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Fri, Apr 26, 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.

Preschool Explorers

Fri, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Ages 2-5 with adult) Children will hear stories, enjoy music and explore topics with hands-on activities.

Barbie & Ken Dance Party!

Fri, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Children of all ages with adult) Dress your best and dance with us at this after hours event. We'll have a photo op and all things Barbie & Ken!

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, Apr 27, 9:00am - 11:00am

Study Room

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

Local Author Book Fair

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Meet real authors from our area to talk about books, publishing and the power of words! Authors will be signing and selling their books for kids, teens and adults.

Sun, Apr 28, 9:00am - 10:00am

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

(Adults) Intermediate Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 28, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Online

(Adults) Intermediate Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

(Adults) Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Sun, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

(Adults) High Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Apr 29, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Mon, Apr 29, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

(Adults) Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Mon, Apr 29, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Mon, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Canceled

LEGO™ Mindstorm Robotics

Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

(Grades 4-8) Join us monthly and get a chance to build, program and play with your very own robot and complete challenges to show off your skills! In partnership with the U of I Extension Office.

Mon, Apr 29, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Online

(Adults) Advanced Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Día del Niño/Children’s Day: Fun and Games

Tue, Apr 30, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Children of all ages with adult) Spending time together is the best way to celebrate children and families! Take the time to play some special board games in the Youth Services Department today.

Día del Niño/Children’s Day: Fun and Games

Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(Children of all ages with adult) Spending time together is the best way to celebrate children and families! Take the time to play some special board games in the Youth Services Department today.

Toddler Tuesday

Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Make friends in this guided music and play program! Some weeks we'll be shaking our wiggles out, and others, we'll use our imagination through hands-on activities.

Tue, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Black Road Branch - Youth Services

(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session.

Promote Your Business on Facebook Class

Tue, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

(Adults) High Beginner Level English Learning. Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Tue, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio Lower Level - DMS

Build awareness and drive engagement to your FB page

English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced

Tue, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online - Virtual Meeting Room

(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.

Tue, Apr 30, 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.

Wed, May 01, 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.

Wed, May 01, 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.

Wed, May 01, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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, May 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Lego ™ Club

Wed, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Wed, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Wed, May 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Louis Jolliet

Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

James Healy will present his one-man, one-act semi-biographical play of the life and travels of Louis Jolliet.

Thu, May 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Fri, May 03, 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.

My Plate for my Family

Fri, May 03, 11:00am - 11:45am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

The vitamins you need for better health and a live style habit that can make a difference. Presenter: Isabel Dyche of the University of Illinois-Extension.

Fri, May 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join us for a book sale! Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.

Sat, May 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join us for a book sale! Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.

Speak Up -Non Profit Organization

Sat, May 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Friends Spring Book Sale

Sat, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

Speak Up -Non Profit Organization talent show

Healthy Cents

Sat, May 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Zoom: University Of Illinois-Extension

Improve your Diet and lower your spending with these lessons you will learn. Presenter: Isabel Dyche of the University Of Illinois-Extension

Sun, May 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Join us for a book sale! Proceeds benefit Library programs and equipment.

Mon, May 06, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, May 06, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Mon, May 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Joliet Public Library PhotoClub

Mon, May 06, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

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, May 07, 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Robot Adventures

Tue, May 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Grades 4-7) Code our robots for special missions and games.

Flower Painting Class

Tue, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Create a masterpiece of your favorite flower. We will paint on canvas utilizing acrylic paint.

Rescheduled

"It's Lit Candles by Tanesha," Candle making Class

Tue, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Wednesday, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Greetings, candle enthusiasts and lovers of all things cozy and fragrant! I'm Tanesha, your guide into the enchanting world of candle making.

Illinois Libraries Present The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tue, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(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.

Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Kal Penn will be joined in conversation with Bridget Petrites, Evanston Public Library.

Wed, May 08, 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.

Wed, May 08, 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.

Wed, May 08, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

"It's Lit Candles by Tanesha," Candle making Class

Wed, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Greetings, candle enthusiasts and lovers of all things cozy and fragrant! I'm Tanesha, your guide into the enchanting world of candle making.

Comic Book Creation Club (16+)

Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

Work with other likeminded creators to develop your very own comic book

Canceled

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, May 08, 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.

Thu, May 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Lost Sock Memorial Day

Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 5-7) Ever wonder where those missing socks go? Come pay homage to your missing socks on National Lost Sock Memorial Day.

Fri, May 10, 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.

Mini-Me Tea

Fri, May 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)

(Ages 3-8 with adult) Calling all caregivers! Dress your littles in their fanciest attire and join us for a special tea party where we will celebrate YOU!

My Plate for my Family

Fri, May 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level)

The vitamins you need for better health and a live style habit that can make a difference. Presenter: Isabel Dyche of the University of Illinois-Extension.

Rescheduled

ESL Program (BRB)

Sat, May 11, 9:00am - 11:00am

New date Saturday, May 11, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch

(Adults, registration required) To begin, or continue your English learning journey, register today! Experience English learning in person.

All Politics is Local

Sat, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - LH

Genealogist Tina Beaird will guide us through the political process and explain what records may exist and how to find them to help you find your ancestors that perhaps served politically.

Healthy Cents

Sat, May 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Zoom: University Of Illinois-Extension

Improve your Diet and lower your spending with these lessons you will learn. Presenter: Isabel Dyche of the University Of Illinois-Extension

Mon, May 13, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room F

(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, May 13, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

This event is full

Mon, May 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Star Wars Perlar Bead Class

Mon, May 13, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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.

Hatching Chicks

Mon, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level),McGuire Room 109

(Grades K-6) What could be more exciting than seeing a baby chick emerge from an egg? Join us, with the U of I Extension Office, to learn about hatching chicks and meet our incubating eggs.

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 5-7) Use Lego Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.

Lego ™ Club

Mon, May 13, 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?

Mon, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

DMS Maker Lab - Maker Lab Lower Level

Perler Beads have been around a long time and are a classic craft. They are fun even for us adults, too, and you may find yourself jumping in and creating along with the kiddos.

Wiggle Worms

Tue, May 14, 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 and using our imagination through hands-on play.

Hatching Chicks

Tue, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room D

(Grades K-6) What could be more exciting than seeing a baby chick emerge from an egg? Join us, with the U of I Extension Office, to learn about hatching chicks and meet our incubating eggs.

Tue, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - 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.

Wed, May 15, 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.

Wed, May 15, 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.

Wed, May 15, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Services

(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, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Junior Book Club

Wed, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades K-2) We will read a book together, discuss, and do activities and a craft that go along with the title.

Registration opens Wednesday, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Study Room E 110

(Adults) 30 minute personal tech help sessions. Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our personal sessions.

Wed, May 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Kool-Aid Lip Gloss

Wed, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 7-12) Learn to make your own Kool-Aid Flavor Lip Gloss!

Registration opens Wednesday, April 17 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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.