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Birdwatching at the Black Road Branch just got a major upgrade, thanks to Sahil Sabzaali. His Eagle Scout project, whic...
05/29/2026

Birdwatching at the Black Road Branch just got a major upgrade, thanks to Sahil Sabzaali. His Eagle Scout project, which includes a birdwatching bench, small birdhouses, and a purple martin house, was just installed today. He also included a sign talking about conservation efforts. Thank you so much, Sahil! We are grateful to be the recipient of your hard work!

New date for our Outdoor Family Concert! Join us on Tuesday, June 9th for an amazing event for children and adults. Th...
05/29/2026

New date for our Outdoor Family Concert! Join us on Tuesday, June 9th for an amazing event for children and adults. There will be lawn games, dancing, and live music from local musician John Condron. You won't want to miss it!

We hope you enjoyed the 2026 Library Road Trip. Our winner picked up her prize basket--it may be bigger than she is! ...
05/29/2026

We hope you enjoyed the 2026 Library Road Trip. Our winner picked up her prize basket--it may be bigger than she is! Make sure you join us next year for some sweet sweet prizes and adventures of your own!

Calling everyone 60+! A Matter of Balance is a workshop series presented by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet at th...
05/28/2026

Calling everyone 60+! A Matter of Balance is a workshop series presented by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet at the Black Road Branch to help give practical tips and simple exercises to keep you mobile and active in your senior years. It starts on Tuesday, June 2, so sign up now by calling Amber at Catholic Charities at 815-221-6013.

Stars Wars Day is coming up fast! Visit downtown Joliet on Saturday, June 6 from 11 am-3 pm to experience the magic for...
05/27/2026

Stars Wars Day is coming up fast! Visit downtown Joliet on Saturday, June 6 from 11 am-3 pm to experience the magic for yourself. The parade starts at 11 am. Reminder: Library services will not be available at the Ottawa Street Branch on June 6.

Check it out! Artwork from Joliet Central High School art students is gracing the walls of the Ottawa Street Branch. Th...
05/27/2026

Check it out! Artwork from Joliet Central High School art students is gracing the walls of the Ottawa Street Branch. Their talent is on display on the 2nd floor Youth Art Gallery and in the Lower Level Lobby. A huge thank you to art teachers Rachel LaVine and Nyssa Grzyb from Joliet Township High School District 204 for putting this art show together.

Have you signed up for our Summer Reading Challenge? All ages from infants to adults can join in the fun and track thei...
05/26/2026

Have you signed up for our Summer Reading Challenge? All ages from infants to adults can join in the fun and track their pages this summer on the Beanstack app. Sign up here https://jolietlibrary.beanstack.com and start logging your pages on June 1!

We had a lot of fans attend our Chicken Storytimes at both JPL locations this week! They got the chance to see our baby...
05/20/2026

We had a lot of fans attend our Chicken Storytimes at both JPL locations this week! They got the chance to see our baby chicks one last time before they head to the farm (not a euphemism) on Thursday late afternoon. Stop by the Youth Services Department and meet them yourself before it is too late!

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150 N Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL
60432

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+18157402660

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