The Great North American Eclipse

Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

Registration is now closed

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch

RAILS Advocacy Committee Meeting FY2025

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Sep 19, 5:45pm - 8:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

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.

Joliet Public Library Board Meeting

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New venue Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Joliet Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Nobody's Fool

Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Sep 20, 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.

Creativity Connections

Fri, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn new skills and make friends through the joy of creating!

Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 21, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Crafting with Your Kids

Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

(Grades K-5) Parents and children will work on a craft together.

Back to School

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Historian and genealogist Tina Baeird will instruct us on how to use educational records to find family history information.

Mon, Sep 23, All day

Online

(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Sep 23, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Mon, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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.

This event is full

Fashion Rehersal - Including You Inc

Mon, Sep 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.

Messy Masterpiece

Mon, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Ages 2-6 with adult) Let’s get messy at the library! Kids can get their hands messy in this sensory program as they make art using household items lying around the house.

Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Fashion Rehearsal - Including You Inc Julia Alexander 815-272-0782

T.A.G (Teen Advisory Group)

Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 8-12) T.A.G. gives teens an opportunity to advise library staff on future teen programming and other things they wish to see in Joliet Library’s teen department.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Taste Testers: Mexican Treats

Tue, Sep 24, 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.

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 6-8) Broaden your horizons and let your taste buds travel to Mexico as we try and learn about different yummy popular snacks from Mexico.

Robot Rally

Tue, Sep 24, 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.

Tue, Sep 24, 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.

Intro to 3D printing

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Bring your general 3D printing questions to us! We will also be discussing the process of turning ideas into 3D prints as well as an entry point into the hobby as well as starting a business.

Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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.

Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Science Good Enough to Eat

Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-6) You’ve been taught not to play with your food, but now you can...FOR SCIENCE!

Wed, Sep 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.

Wed, Sep 25, 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.

This event is full

Junior Book Club

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Science Good Enough to Eat

Wed, Sep 25, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

(Grades 3-6) You’ve been taught not to play with your food, but now you can...FOR SCIENCE!

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Comic Book Creation Club

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Recording Lab B67

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

Microsoft Excel Part One

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn the basics of Excel: the ribbon, moving between cells, copy/paste and columns.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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.

Taste Testers: Mexican Treats

Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 9-12) Broaden your horizons and let your taste buds travel to Mexico as we try and learn about different yummy popular snacks from Mexico.

Amazing Castles Around the World

Thu, Sep 26, 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.

Rainbow Name Art

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Learn the basics of creating a rainbow name art piece for your room or locker.

Rainbow Name Art

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12) Learn the basics of creating a rainbow name art piece for your room or locker.

Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

Explore the intriguing histories of some of the world’s most extraordinary castles, and learn about their must-see treasures with presenter Barbara Barrett.

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Sep 27, 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.

Wits Class for Seniors

Fri, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.

Outdoor Family Glow Party

Fri, Sep 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Lawn

(Kids of all ages with adult) We’re having an outdoor glow party and you’re invited. We will have a variety of glow games, a scavenger hunt and fun music for dancing! Weather permitting.

Sat, Sep 28, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Mon, Sep 30, All day

Online

(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Sep 30, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Mon, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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.

This event is full

Mon, Sep 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.

Family Field Trip

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sumbaum Cycle - 114 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

(Ages 5+ with adult) Check out a local bike shop and learn some bicycle facts from our friends at Sumbaum Cycle. Sumbaum Cycle 114 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Robot Adventures

Tue, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.

Digital Skills Builder

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.

Scary Soundscapes

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level

Create a haunting ambient soundtrack using samples and synthesizers to elevate your projects. Great for your Halloween Tabletop Game!

Tue, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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.

Wed, Oct 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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.

This event is full

Lego ™ Club

Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F

(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it? Seating is limited.

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

This event is full

Teen Sewing Club: Candy Pillow

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

(Grades 7-12) Make an adorable Candy Pillow that resembles the best candy in the world: M&M or Skittle. Learn and use hand sewing skills to make this tasty creation.

Microsoft Excel Part Two

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E

Learn more advanced techniques such as sort and filter, formulas, graphs and pivot tables.

Thu, Oct 03, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Thu, Oct 03, 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

WriteOn Joliet

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Puppy Yoga (18+)

Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming puppy cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!

This event is full

Fri, Oct 04, 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.

Wits Class for Seniors

Fri, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.

Nutrion Class: My Plate For My Family

Sat, Oct 05, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

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

Presenter: University of Illinois Extension

The Loop Lounge

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

Craft Group

Mon, Oct 07, All day

Online

(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Oct 07, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Weird But True

Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-6) You’ve seen the books, let’s put some of those claims to the test.

Mon, Oct 07, 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

Joliet Public Library Photo Club

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

This event is full

Weird But True

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-6) You’ve seen the books, let’s put some of those claims to the test.

Lego ™ Robotics

Mon, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Use Lego™ Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.

Mon, Oct 07, 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.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle---

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Loteria

Tue, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring your family and friends to play the Mexican version of Bingo and win prizes.

Digital Skills Builder

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 6-8) He’s the ghost with the most, baby! We’re throwing a party to celebrate all that is weird and unusual.

Tue, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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.

Wed, Oct 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

This event is full

Loteria

Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

(Kids of all ages with adult) Bring your family and friends to play the Mexican version of Bingo and win prizes.

Frankenstein Author Mary Shelley

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Roller Derby

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

(Grades 6-12) Join some members of the Chicago Knockouts for a fun info session about Roller Derby. Bring a plain t-shirt so you can decorate it with your new roller derby name!

OSB Musician's Club 16+

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room D

Chicago theater actress Debra Miller brings to life Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein and his monster.

Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo.

Thu, Oct 10, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.

Murder Mystery Night: Ghost Edition

Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(Grades 2-5) The library’s full of ghosts and we must stop the killer before more are added! Use your detective skills in this interactive mystery program to solve the mystery.

Puppy Yoga (18+)

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

Learn gentle yoga poses focused on staying on the floor to optimize roaming puppy cuddle sessions. A great way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and help a furry friend in need!

This event is full

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner

Fri, Oct 11, 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.

Stay and Play

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Ages 0-3 with adult) Enjoy a little library playdate. Pop in and let the kids play while you catch up on adult conversation and make your own friends.

Wits Class for Seniors

Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

If you are age 60 or older, join us for this brain health program using a "workout" themed approach brought to you by Catholic Charities.

Nutrion Class: My Plate For My Family

Sat, Oct 12, 9:30am - 11:30am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

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

Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

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

Presenter: University of Illinois Extension

Hear that Whistle Blowing

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

OSB - Local History Room

Historian Anneta Drilling will share some worthwhile information about Joliet Legend and railroad pioneer William Van Horne.

Mon, Oct 14, All day

Online

(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

Mon, Oct 14, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Mon, Oct 14, 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

Xipe Totec Aztec Dance Performance

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

This event is full

Lego ™ Club

Mon, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

(All Ages) Discover the art of Aztec dancing, a way to celebrate and preserve Mesoamerican culture. Members of the local Xipe Totec Aztec Dance will perform.

NextGen Lit Book Club

Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Study Room 1,Study Room 2

20s and 30s Book Club

Morning Book Discussion Group

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

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.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Ages 18 months to 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out to songs and bubbles.

Learn all about it

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 5-12) An hour of education stations to learn about different topics. The theme for October is animals. Register each child individually.

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Learn All About It

Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E

(Ages 5-12) An hour of education stations to learn about different topics. The theme for October is animals. Register each child individually.

Digital Skills Builder

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109

The Compudopt Digital Skills Builder Program is a digital literacy program to help adult learners navigate their way around both computers and the internet.

D&DMS (16+)

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Media Studio - Ottawa St. Branch Lower Level - Industrial Lab

Join others to learn about, play, and create props for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition led by experienced Staff DMs in the DMS! Open to players of all experience levels.

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

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.

Pokémon Meet-Up

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 3-8) Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters.

Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E

(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.

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Pumpkin Spice Taste Test

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 6-8) Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Try out various items flavored for the season and rate them!

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

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Using AI in photoshop (Ottawa Street Branch)

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

(Children of all ages) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Pumpkin Spice Taste Test

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D

(Grades 9-12) Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Try out various items flavored for the season and rate them!

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ottawa Street Branch

Learn how to make fun art or practical editing techniques with AI in Adobe Photoshop.

Evening Book Discussion Group

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F

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.

Thu, Oct 17, 9:30am - 12:15pm

Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D

(3 - 5 years with adult) A chance for children to explore the world of books through stories and songs in a group environment with a craft.

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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