September 14, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and TeensStaff Shares
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Joliet Public Library with programs, books, movies, music, digital resources and Spanish-language services.
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September 3, 2026 Uncategorized
Before the City Square, this downtown Joliet block was home to businesses, offices and storefronts. Take a look back at how the area has changed.
August 31, 2026 Events and ProgramsNews
The Joliet Public Library will host its second annual Fandom, Art & Music Expo (FAME), a free, family-friendly mini-convention on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring nearly…
August 10, 2026 Uncategorized
Whether you’re a parent whose child is starting kindergarten or you’re a student heading off to college, the back-to-school season is filled with excitement — and plenty of preparation.
August 5, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens
Whether you’re an anime fan, a comic book lover, or a passionate gamer, the Joliet Public Library has many resources for you to “nerd out” and express yourself.
July 30, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens
There’s a good chance your library card can do more than you realize.
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Beyond providing a quiet place to work, the Joliet Public Library offers free tools, technology and expert resources to help you search with confidence.
July 20, 2026 Patron stories
A childhood library card became a lifelong connection. Read the story of one Joliet Public Library patron who has carried the same library card since the early 1980s.
AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens
You might not realize it, but Joliet Public Library has way more to offer to cardholders besides reading material.
July 6, 2026 Events and ProgramsNews
The Joliet Public Library will host receptions for Artist in Residence Gabriel Magaña Esquivel, where visitors can view his exhibit, “Here and Be Where to See,” meet the artist and learn more about his work.
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…
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