(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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!

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

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(Ages 3-12 with adult) Can you trap a mischievous leprechaun? Design and build your own gadget to take home and try! Supplies are provided.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

Join us for an upstaging performance! Choose to perform or watch at this multi-talent event. Interested performers call 815.846.3127 or email dms@jolietlibrary.org (Acts must be library appropriate)

(Birth-6 years with adult) Come listen to a few stories and sing songs with your friends and family. Enjoy a craft afterward.

(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.

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

(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.

(Ages 2-6 with adult) Skip the brush and experiment with texture and design using a variety of natural and household objects.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(Grades 2-4) Join us to discuss a book and do a fun activity. Register, pick up the book at Black Road Branch Youth Services and read it before we meet.

(Grades 3-6) Create your own painting masterpiece with Joliet native Shane-Jahi Jackson and learn more about the artistic process. Bring a photo of yourself that we can copy to use in your artwork.

(Grades 3-6) Looking for Spring Break fun? Make a colorful, chunky yarn bracelet for yourself and share one with a friend.

(Grades K+ with adult) Participants will tour the 18,000 square foot shop that houses up-to-date automotive technology and equipment that help students develop in-demand skills for the workforce.

(Grades PreK-5) Tues, Mar. 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Drop off your special friend, make them a nametag, and read them a bedtime story. Wed, March 25, 9:30-10:00 a.m. Reunion! Sleepover slideshow and snacks!

(Kids of all ages) Come in to make a few buttons to take home with you. Use your creativity to make your own design or use a pre-cut template.

(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.

(Grade K-2) Different types of birds have a variety of diets, habitats and behaviors. Explore and test your knowledge of nests, beaks and all things fowl.

(Kids of all ages) Stop by the Youth Desk at Black Road and get “tatted up” with temporary tattoos!

(Grades PreK-5) Tues, Mar. 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Drop off your special friend, make them a nametag, and read them a bedtime story. Wed, March 25, 9:30-10:00 a.m. Reunion! Sleepover slideshow and snacks!

(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.

(Grades 1-12) "You sunk my battleship!" Drop in and play a giant version of Battleship!

(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.

(Grades 3-8) “When disaster strikes, heroes are made.” Come test your resilience and see if you have what it takes to escape catastrophe!

(Ages 1-3 with adult) Little bunnies unite for a bunny story, songs and a mini race on the path outside of the library. Make sure to bundle up in case of cold weather!

(Kids of all ages) Drop by the library for a few games of Bingo. Lots of prizes will be won!

(Ages 2+ with adult) Sing, dance, laugh and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends! Kids will use the power of their imagination in this interactive show.

(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.

(Kids of all ages) Come in to make a few buttons to take home with you. Use your creativity to make your own design or use a pre-cut template.

(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.

(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.

(Kids of all ages) Stop by the Youth Desk at Black Road and get “tatted up” with temporary tattoos!

(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.

(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.

(Ages 5-12 with adult) Meet other homeschoolers and do a new activity each month.

(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.

(Grades 1-8) 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.

(Grades K-5, registration required) An expert from Wild Birds Unlimited will join us to share some basics of observing and identifying backyard birds. We will walk the nature trail and make a craft.

(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.

(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.

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