Joliet, Illinois
Upcoming events from Joliet Public Library.
91 upcoming events
This event offers a storytime with stories, songs, and a craft for children in a group setting, held on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It is for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult, though the listing also shows an age range of 5 to 12.
"One on One Tech Help" is a 30-minute personal session (10:00–10:30 AM on November 12, 2026) where adults ages 18 and up can get individual help learning about their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Registration is required.
On November 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, adults aged 18 and up (registration required) can book a 30-minute one-on-one session to get personal help learning about their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
At this 30-minute session on November 12, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, adults ages 18 and up (registration required) receive personal help learning about their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Free tutoring in reading and math is offered for children ages 5 to 12 (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade) who are having difficulty in those subjects, with sessions running from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 12, 2026. Families should bring the material their child is struggling with, and cancellations can be made by calling 815-846-6508.
At Reading Rangers on November 12, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, participants discuss a book and take part in an activity after registering and reading the book beforehand, which is picked up at the Black Road Branch Youth Services. It is for children ages 5 to 12, specifically grades 2 through 4.
At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, attendees taste a variety of Oreo flavors and rank them from most to least delicious. It is for people aged 18 and older.
At this WriteOn Joliet event on November 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, people aged 18 and up can share their writing and receive constructive feedback from fellow members in a supportive setting. The event celebrates the release of the group's anthology.
At this event on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, attendees (ages 18+) can join a conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, an author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer, about race, education, identity, and community. The location is not listed.
At this 90-minute English Conversation Group on November 13, 2026 (10:00–11:30 AM), adults aged 18 and over can practice speaking English in a small group, building vocabulary, learning common phrases, and gaining confidence. It is designed for beginner to high-beginner learners and requires registration.
At this library event on November 13, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, children aged birth to 3 attend with an adult to play while caregivers socialize and make friends. The listed age range of 5-12 conflicts with this description, so the age details are unclear.
On November 13, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, adults aged 18+ can attend an English class for high beginners focused on listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Registration is required, and all participants must take a placement exam.
On November 13, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, adults aged 18 and older can attend an English class for intermediate-to-advanced learners focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with registration required and a placement exam mandatory for all participants.
Attendees can take part in the Friends of the Joliet Public Library meeting on November 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. The event is for adults ages 18 and up.
At a one-hour Dino-vember TEA-Rex Party on November 14, 2026, children ages 5-12 (Grades PreK-3) can enjoy a story, juice, a snack, and dinosaur-themed activities during a dress-up tea party.
Toddler Time is a story program where children enjoy stories, songs, and a simple craft with an adult. It is for ages 18 months to 3 years and runs from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on November 16, 2026.
ESL tutoring sessions run for 30 minutes from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 16, 2026, offering personalized English support at all levels for adults aged 18+. Registration is required.
ESL Tutoring is a 30-minute session on November 16, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, where adults aged 18 and older (registration required) receive personalized English support at all levels, from beginner through advanced.
ESL tutoring sessions run from 11:00 to 11:30 AM on November 16, 2026, offering personalized English support for adults aged 18 and up across all levels, from beginner to advanced. Registration is required.
ESL tutoring sessions run from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM on November 16, 2026, offering personalized English support for adults 18 and older across all levels, from beginner to advanced. Registration is required.
One-on-one 30-minute personal tech help sessions on November 16, 2026, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM, where adults 18 and older (registration required) can learn about their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
On November 16, 2026, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM, adults aged 18 and older can get a 30-minute one-on-one session to learn about their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Registration is required.
Free tutoring in reading and math is offered on November 16, 2026, from 2:30 to 7:30 PM for children ages 5 to 12 (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade) who are struggling in those subjects. Families should bring the material their child is having trouble with, and cancellations can be made by calling 815-740-2662.
Free tutoring in reading and math is offered for children ages 5 to 12 (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade) who are having difficulty in those subjects, with families encouraged to bring the materials their child is struggling with. The session runs from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 16, 2026.
At this 1.5-hour event on November 16, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, participants for ages 11–14 (grades 6–8) use LEGO Spike Prime sets to build and code real robots.
At this Chess Club on November 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, children ages 5–12 (Grades 1–5) can learn and play chess, whether they are beginners or already know some of the game, with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson and a chance to make new friends.
At this 2-hour event on November 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, participants make paper mosaics. It is for ages 14 and up.
"When Nature Meets Technology" is a one-hour event on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, where attendees learn about apps for exploring the outdoors. It is intended for ages 18 and up.
At the Morning Book Discussion Group on November 17, 2026, participants meet from 10:00 to 11:00 AM for a monthly book club discussion. The event is for ages 18 and up.
Wiggle Worms is a 30-minute music and play program on November 17, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, where children use hands-on play and imagination to shake out their wiggles. It is listed for ages 5-12, though the description also mentions a version for children 18 months to 4 years old accompanied by an adult.
At this 45-minute event on November 17, 2026, children ages 5-12 can paint and decorate a craft while honoring their fine motor skills, with juice and supplies provided. Children ages 18 months to 4 years attend with an adult and bring their own sippy cup.
At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, children ages 5 to 12 (accompanied by an adult) can meet other homeschoolers and work on fall craft projects at the library.
At the Lawyers in the Library event on November 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, adults 18 and older can meet with attorneys from Prairie State Legal Services to ask about civil legal matters, with registration required through PSLS.
At the Adult Coloring Club on November 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, adults 18 and older can relax and color, with materials provided for both experienced colorists and beginners.
On November 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:30 PM, adults aged 18 and up can book a 30-minute one-on-one session to get personal help learning about their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Registration is required.
Free tutoring in reading and math is offered for children ages 5 to 12 (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade) who are struggling in those subjects, from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM on November 17, 2026. Families should bring the specific material their child is working on, and cancellations can be made by calling 815-740-2662.
On November 17, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can book a 30-minute one-on-one session to get personal help with their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Registration is required.
One-on-one 30-minute personal tech help sessions where adults ages 18+ can get assistance with their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Registration is required.
Free tutoring in reading and math is offered for children ages 5 to 12 (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade) who are having difficulty in those subjects, with sessions running from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 17, 2026. Families should bring the material their child is struggling with, and cancellations can be made by calling 815-846-6508.
"One on One Tech Help" is a 30-minute personal session, held November 17, 2026 from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, where adults ages 18 and up can get help learning about their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Registration is required.
Family Storytime is a 30-minute interactive session from 6:30 to 7:00 PM on November 17, 2026, where participants take part in storytime activities. It is listed for ages 5–12, though the description says it is suited to children from birth to six years old, accompanied by an adult.
One-on-one tech help sessions lasting 30 minutes, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM on November 17, 2026, where adults 18+ can learn more about their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Registration is required.
At Video Game Club on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, participants can play multiplayer video games, try virtual reality headsets, and bring Pokémon cards. The event is for children ages 5 to 14 (grades 1 to 8).
Bouncing Babies is a 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM session on November 18, 2026, where caregivers and babies from birth to 24 months, accompanied by an adult, sing, read, and chase bubbles together. The event is listed as a first playgroup for young children, though the age range shown as 5-12 appears to conflict with the description.
Family Storytime is a 30-minute interactive session from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on November 18, 2026, combining favorite storytime elements into one event. It is listed for ages 5-12, though the description also mentions a birth to 6-year-old option with an adult.
Free tutoring in reading and math is offered for children ages 5-12 (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade) who are struggling in those subjects, held on November 18, 2026, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Families are asked to bring the work their child is having trouble with and to call 815-740-2662 to cancel.
Free tutoring in reading and math is offered to children ages 5 to 12 (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade) who are struggling in those subjects, held on November 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:30 PM at BRB. Families should bring the schoolwork their child is having trouble with, and cancellations can be made by calling 815-846-6508.
"One on One Tech Help" is a 30-minute personal session on November 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 PM, where adults 18 and older (registration required) can get help learning about their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
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