April 7, 2026 Events and ProgramsProject Black Road
Come explore your newly refreshed Black Road Branch! Join the celebration with live music, activity stations, library card sign-up,tours, giveaways and light refreshments No registration required!
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January 26, 2026 News
The Joliet Public Library recently partnered with Joliet resident Dr. Lukas Gacheru to share children’s books with students at Karoroha Comprehensive School in Kinangop, Kenya….
January 5, 2026 NewsProject Black Road
The Black Road Branch is Back Open! The Black Road Branch has officially reopened, and we’re excited to welcome patrons back into a refreshed space. While…
December 29, 2025 NewsProject Black Road
Due to ongoing construction work, the Black Road Branch will now reopen on January 5 instead of January 2. We assure you our staff is…
December 17, 2025 NewsProject Black oadProject Black Road
Our staff is hard at work getting the books and shelves ready as we prepare to reopen the Black Road Branch on Jan. 2. Check…
December 9, 2025 NewsProject Black oadProject Black Road
The Black Road Branch will be closed from December 15 through January 1 while we complete construction and prepare the library for a refreshed and…
December 2, 2025 News
Replacing the Boundless app, the Palace Project offers effortless access to more of the library’s digital collections of ebooks and audiobooks in one easy-to-use app….
October 23, 2025 News
Earlier this month, the library’s main book distributor announced it will be ceasing operations. This change may impact how quickly we can process new books…
Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in Joliet
I’ve been working at the library for nearly a decade, but I’ve been visiting the downtown branch since I could toddle. I’ve sat in storytimes,…
October 21, 2025 Project Black Road
Project Black Road Branch Update Things are taking shape at the Black Road Branch! Here’s what’s been happening behind the scenes: Teen Room walls are…
October 1, 2025 Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in Joliet
Love books? Can’t resist the thrill of hunting down a $1 treasure? Mark your calendar now: the Friends of the Joliet Public Library are back…
September 24, 2025 Project Black Road
Project Black Road Branch Update: Painters have started painting the walls! They will begin putting ceiling tiles up soon.
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