Library receives Annual Joliet Historic Preservation Award

We are proud to accept the Annual Joliet Historical Preservation Award for the sensitive interior and exterior preservation work performed during our Project Burnham renovation…

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Violins of Hope

We are thrilled to partner with the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC Chicago) and present Violins of Hope, an initiative that showcases Jewish stories…

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Star Wars Dolls

Introducing Exhibits at the Joliet Public Library featuring Star Wars Dolls

JOLIET- The Joliet Public Library is proud to be able to host new traveling exhibits at our Ottawa Street Branch. This month will feature a…

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

Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Spring Book Sale at Black Road Branch JOLIET—Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters! The Friends of…

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Joliet Public Library’s Star Wars™ Day Event Set for June 3

JOLIET–Saturday, June 3, 2023 will be no ordinary day in downtown Joliet as it is transformed into the Joliet Public Library’s 12th Annual Star Wars™…

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Library Road Trip

Join us for the Library Road Trip beginning Saturday, March 25! Joliet is joining 16 other libraries this year on the journey. To join in,…

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Introducing EXHIBITS!

COMING SOON! The Joliet Public Library is proud to be able to soon host traveling exhibits at our Ottawa Street Branch. Thanks to support from…

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The Children’s Play Zone is BACK and BETTER than ever!

One of the Joliet Public Library’s core values is to serve our community and be a child’s first pathway to discovering the larger world. We…

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Thank You!

Thank you everyone who attended our Grand Reopening events! We had so much fun planning and showcasing our building to all ages! We hope you…

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Joliet Public Library to Host Grand Reopening Community Event Celebrating the Completion of Project Burnham 

JOLIET — The Joliet Public Library will host a community event to celebrate the completion of Project Burnham, the renovation of the interior of the…

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It’s Moving Day!

Today is moving day at the Ottawa Street Branch for our adult collection. Books, computers and staff have been moved out of the Burnham Room…

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Floor Plans

Check out our updated floor plans, highlighting furniture and collection placement. We can’t wait to place all the new furniture and get the bulk our…

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