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2024 Budget Revenues

May 19, 2023

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Library receives Annual Joliet Historic Preservation Award

May 17, 2023 NewsProject Burnham

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

May 16, 2023 News

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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Introducing Exhibits at the Joliet Public Library featuring Star Wars Dolls

May 4, 2023 News

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

April 24, 2023 Books and More

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

April 14, 2023 Events and Programs

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

March 21, 2023 News

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!

February 8, 2023 News

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!

December 13, 2022 Kids, Tweens and Teens

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!

October 19, 2022 NewsProject Burnham

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 

September 19, 2022 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!

August 29, 2022 AdultsProject Burnham

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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