Joliet Public Library’s Star Wars™ Moves to a New Galaxy: Duly Health and Care Field, Home of the Joliet Slammers

January 31, 2025 Events and Programs

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at a brand-new location! On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Joliet Public Library’s 14th Annual Star Wars™ Day is…

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Joliet Public Library Plans for Interior Renovation Project at Black Road Branch

January 10, 2025 Project Black RoadWhat's Going on in Joliet

The Joliet Public Library is excited to announce plans for an interior renovation for the Black Road Branch at 3395 Black Road. The project is…

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Giving Tree benefiting Will County Humane Society

October 29, 2024 Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in Joliet

The Joliet Public Library will be hosting a Giving Tree and collecting donations for the Will County Humane Society from November 25 until December 31. …

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Joliet Public Library Awarded NASA’s Universe of Learning Grant for Upcoming Exhibit

October 28, 2024 Events and ProgramsNewsWhat's Going on in Joliet

The Joliet Public Library (JPL) is proud to announce our library was awarded NASA’s Universe of Learning Grant, and welcome the Discover Exoplanets: The Search…

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Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Fall Book Sale at Black Road Branch 

September 17, 2024 Books and MoreEvents and ProgramsUncategorizedWhat's Going on in Joliet

Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host their Fall Book Sale October 18-20 at the Black…

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Joliet Public Library Announces New Outreach Van, Funded by Will County ARPA Grant

August 5, 2024 News

The Joliet Public Library is happy to unveil their new outreach van, funded generously by the Will County ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant. The…

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Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Summertime Pop Up Sale at Black Road Branch

July 25, 2024 Books and MoreEvents and ProgramsNews

It’s a pop up sale! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host a special Summertime Pop Up Sale  at the Black Road Branch,…

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Star Wars Dolls Back for the Second Year at Joliet Public Library

May 8, 2024 Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in Joliet

The Joliet Public Library is proud to feature, for the second year, a collection of Star Wars dolls in homemade clothing from Star Wars enthusiast,…

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Joliet Public Library’s Star Wars™ Day Event Set for June 1

May 2, 2024 Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in Joliet

A celebration of literacy that’s out of this world! Saturday, June 1, 2024 will be no ordinary day in downtown Joliet as it is transformed…

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Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Spring Book Sale at Black Road Branch

April 10, 2024 Books and MoreEvents and Programs

JOLIET—Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host their Spring Book Sale May 3 through May 5…

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Library Road Trip is Back March 23-April 30

March 13, 2024 AdultsEvents and Programs

The Library Road Trip is back and better than ever! We have 17 libraries participating this year!  To get started, pick up a library passport…

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Joliet Public Library announces 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

February 28, 2024 Events and Programs

The Joliet Public Library released their Strategic Plan to guide decision-making for the next three years, addressing key areas for improvement of spaces and services….

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