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Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(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. All adults are to bring their photo ID with them every time.

Thu, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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.
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Thu, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5 with an adult) Get ready to paint everyone's favorite little Monster, Labubu! Only children participating should be registered.

Fri, Feb 13, 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 the topic with hands-on activities.

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Black Road Branch - Lawn
(Families with kids) Bring your loved ones or just your love of nature and join us for a scenic winter stroll along Rock Run Trail, just behind the library.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Tue, Feb 17, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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.
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Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 1-8) Calling all video game fans, join us for Video Game. Play fun new multi-player video games. Try out our Virtual Reality Headsets. Fans of Pokémon, can bring their Pokémon cards.

Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14 - 3333 Black Rd., Joliet
(Birth-5 years with adult) Celebrate the Lunar New Year and introduce your family to Chinese culture through exciting stories, songs, games and activities presented by The Language Labs!

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(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. All adults are to bring their photo ID with them every time.

Thu, Feb 19, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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.
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Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Department
(Ages 3-5) Let’s pretend! Play with our imaginative play sets in the Youth department.

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 - 9 W. Cass St, Joliet, IL
(Grades K+ with adult) Enjoy a tour of this Joliet destination and get a behind-the-scenes look at how museums operate.
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Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, Il 60431
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) A story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories and songs.

Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Grades 1-5) Whether you’re a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you’re a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Tue, Feb 24, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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.
Register

Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 4-12 with adult) Join Kidsworks Touring Theatre actors as they travel through 400 years of history from Africa to America in this interactive production where YOU can be part of history!

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Troy Craughwell School - 3333 Black Road- Door 14
(Families with kids) Come out and play some board games. We will also have a few giant games and Nerf ax throwing.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(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. All adults are to bring their photo ID with them every time.

Thu, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(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.
Register

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 3-8) Calling all fashionistas! Come earn your rank of Fashion Goddess with some DIY Dress to Impress crafts.

Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Board Room 208 (2nd Level),Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level),Youth Program Room 253 A
(Families with kids and teens) We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment to celebrate K-pop Demon Hunters! Come play games, karaoke, crafts, and more. Only children participating should be registered.

Mon, Mar 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you’re a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Mon, Mar 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Grades 1-5) Whether you’re a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Tue, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria- Door 14, 3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(Grades 4-6) Code our robots for special missions and games.

Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Grades 5-8) Have you ever tried spool knitting? Come and make your own spool knitting tool and give it a try.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Troy Craughwell School Cafeteria - 3333 Black Road- Door 14
(Grades K-2) We will read a book together, discuss and do activities and a craft that go along with the title.

Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(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. All adults are to bring their photo ID with them every time.

Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 5-12 with adult) Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month.

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, Il 60431
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) A story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories and songs.

Mon, Mar 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch
(Grades 1-5) Whether you’re a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Mon, Mar 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you’re a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.

Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Tue, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Black Road Youth Department
(Ages 3+ with adult) Let’s-a-go to the library to celebrate National MAR10 day (Mar 10=Mario). Drop by to enjoy games, a craft and a photo op!

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(Birth - 24 months with adult) Caregivers and babies will enjoy singing, reading and chasing bubbles! This is a great first "playgroup" for children.

Wed, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ottawa Street Branch - Youth Program Room 253 A
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.

Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Galowich Family YMCA - 749 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
(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. All adults are to bring their photo ID with them every time.