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Whooose Bones?
2024-03-05 14:00:00 2024-03-05 15:00:00 America/Chicago Whooose Bones? (Grades 2-6) Join us as a teacher from the Forest Preserve District of Will County turns the library into a forensic lab for dissecting and reconstructing the mystery of owl pellets. Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

Tuesday, March 05
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-05 14:00:00 2024-03-05 15:00:00 America/Chicago Whooose Bones? (Grades 2-6) Join us as a teacher from the Forest Preserve District of Will County turns the library into a forensic lab for dissecting and reconstructing the mystery of owl pellets. Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A

Ottawa Street Branch

Youth Program Room 253 A

(Grades 2-6) Join us as a teacher from the Forest Preserve District of Will County turns the library into a forensic lab for dissecting and reconstructing the mystery of owl pellets.

Kids will get the chance to dissect their own pellet!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Nature |

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Ottawa Street Branch
Phone: 815-740-2660
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Upcoming events

English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Jul 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.
Registration is now closed
Water Play Day
Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Library Lawn
(Children of all ages with adult) Cool off in our ‘do it yourself’ waterpark!
Tiny Techs: Zoo Squad Summer Camp
Fri, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-2) In this two week long camp, students will act as zookeepers and explore technology through hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals.
Registration is now closed
Water Play Day
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Road Branch - Library Lawn
(Children of all ages with adult) Cool off in our ‘do it yourself’ waterpark!
Canceled
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Jul 27, 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.
Billy Yank:
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OSB - LH
Union soldiers fought more than Johnny Reb. They fought bureaucracy as well. Genealogist Tina Beaird will show you all the places to look for records pertaining to Union Soldiers.
Registration is now closed
Virtual Citzenship Class
Mon, Jul 29, All day
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
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Jul 29, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Jul 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jul 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Jul 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.
This event is full
Colorful Clay Creatures
Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Grades K-5) Come make any type of clay sculpture you'd like. (Creatures not required.)
This event is full
Family Karaoke Night
Mon, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room F,Meeting Room E
(Children of all ages with adult) Come show off your singing skills at the library!
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Jul 30, 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.
BINGO
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F,Meeting Room D
(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a fun hour of BINGO!
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Jul 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Jul 31, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 31, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 31, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 31, 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
Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 7-12) Learn how to use a Sewing Machine from local business, The Sewing Cafe here at the library. Learn to make your own drawstring Bandana Tote Bag.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 31, 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.
Family Talent Show
Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
perform the arts of singing, dancing, lip-syncing, acting, martial arts, playing an instrument, poetry, comedy or other activities to showcase skills. Email jphillips@jolietlibrary.org to sign up.
Canceled
Tech 101: Microsoft Excel. Part Two
Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch
Learn more advanced techniques such as formulas, formatting tables, charts, etc.
Microsoft Excel Part Two
Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
Learn more techniques such as sort and filter, using formulas, adding and formatting graphs, tables, and more.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help 2b
Wed, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
One on One Tech Help 3b
Wed, Jul 31, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Study Room 1
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Aug 01, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 01, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 01, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 01, 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.
Pokemon Meetup
Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Grades 3-8) Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to play, battle in our Pokémon Go gyms, or just hang out and discuss your favorite characters. We will have Pokémon activities and a craft.
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Aug 01, 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.
Triumph of the Spirit: A Conversation with Neil Keller
Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Join us for a conversation with collector Neil Keller, who will share stories of the athletes featured in his collection of Jewish sports memorabilia. In partnership with JCC Chicago.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Aug 03, 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.
KidzFest
Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Will County Building Lot - 302 N Chicago Street, Joliet IL 60432
(All ages) Join us for a day of fun with other organizations in Downtown Joliet! Stop by our booth and say hi to learn more about the library.
Virtual Citzenship Class
Mon, Aug 05, All day
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
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Aug 05, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Aug 05, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 05, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 05, 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
Maker Monday
Mon, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 5-12) Hang out with friends or make some new ones while you try out a different project each week. We'll have materials available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating weekly.
Joliet Public Library PhotoClub
Mon, Aug 05, 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.
Family Craft
Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Ages 3 and up with adult) Craft together as a family! Drop in for a make and take craft. While supplies last.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Aug 06, 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.
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
Tue, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
Musical Bingo
Tue, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Studio - Lower Level
Jam out to snippets of your favorite songs while playing competitively against other music lovers! Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Aug 06, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Aug 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! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 07, 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.
Bingo & Trivia
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages, with adult) Join us for a fun hour of Stars Wars, Disney and Pokémon Bingo. Along with a few rounds of Bingo, we will test our wits with some trivia!
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 07, 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
Paint a Ceramic Planter
Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
Paint a cute planter for a real or faux plant. Supplies are included.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 07, 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.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Aug 08, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 08, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 08, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 08, 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.
Lego ™ Club
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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?
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
City Square Signature Sculpture Open House
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Thu, Aug 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E
(Ages 3-8) Join us for transportation themed stories, songs, games and crafts.
Facebook Help Class
Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIO - DMS LOWER LEVEL
Using Facebook for you or your small business may seem challenging because the rules and algorithms change frequently.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Aug 09, 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.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Aug 10, 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.
Handpan Sound & Meditation Workshop
Sat, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Join in this drum circle style workshop with these rare and unique instruments!
Virtual Citzenship Class
Mon, Aug 12, All day
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
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Aug 12, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Aug 12, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 12, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 12, 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.
Lego ™ Club
Mon, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Ages 5 and up with adult) The library will supply Lego™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it?
NextGen Lit Book Club
Mon, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room E
20s and 30s Book Club
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Aug 13, 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.
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Aug 13, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 13, 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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Aug 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! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 14, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 14, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 14, 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.
Create a Miniature Room
Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
All participants will learn to make and cover miniature books, and will arrange different elements in their library room - including artwork, carpeting, and lighting.  All materials will be provided.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 14, 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.
OSB Musician's Club 16+
Wed, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch
Local musicians of all levels Local musicians of all levels are welcomed to join in, share and create. The Joliet Library's Musician's Club is a place for anyone who writes or plays music of any kind.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Aug 15, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 15, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 15, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 15, 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.
WriteOn Joliet
Thu, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
Joliet Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Aug 16, 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.
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Aug 17, 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.
Virtual Citzenship Class
Mon, Aug 19, All day
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
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Aug 19, All day
Online
(Adults, registration required) Learn and improve your English by enrolling in multilevel ESL classes offered in partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
Toddler Time 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Mon, Aug 19, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 19, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, Aug 19, 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.
Maker Monday
Mon, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D
(Grades 5-12) Hang out with friends or make some new ones while you try out a different project each week. We'll have materials available for you to explore, with larger equipment rotating weekly.
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tue, Aug 20, 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.
Wiggle Worms
Tue, Aug 20, 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.
English Conversation Group: Intermediate-Advanced
Tue, Aug 20, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 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.
Bouncing Babies 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Wed, Aug 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! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 21, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 21, 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
One-on-One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 21, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 21, 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.
Rescheduled
One on One Tech Help
Wed, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Branch
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wed, Aug 21, 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.
Bingo!
Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - McGuire Room 109
Wait for your numbers to be called and join in the fun to try to win prizes!
Rescheduled
One on One Tech Help 2b
Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, July 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Black Road Branch
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Rescheduled
One on One Tech Help 3b
Wed, Aug 21, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 31, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Black Road Branch
Learn more about your computer, smartphone or tablet with our 30 minute personal tech help sessions.
Preschool Storytime 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
One-on-One Tech Help
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
Star Wars Perler Bead Class
Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
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.
English Conversation Group: Beginner- High Beginner
Fri, Aug 23, 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.
Sensory Playtime
Fri, Aug 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Meeting Room F
(Ages 0-3 with adult) Bring your little ones to explore their senses by feeling, hearing and touching their way through music, art and mess-free play!
ESL Program (BRB)
Sat, Aug 24, 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.
Canceled
Back to School
Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OSB - LH
Learn from Genealogist Tina Beaird about the many ways you can access cool details about ancestors by using school records like yearbooks, schedules, school newspapers and much more!
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