Save the Date! Grand Reopening 2022

For the last several years, the Library Board and staff have been planning for the remodel project of the Ottawa Street Branch, and the time…

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Phase 3: Week 13

Our building renovation is really coming together as we continue through Week 13 of Phase 3 of construction. This week, we are awaiting the arrival…

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Joliet Public Library Receives Partial State Capital Appropriation Bill, Funding for Project Burnham

The Joliet Public Library is excited to announce that funding for Project Burnham from the Rebuild Illinois Community Development Initiative grant has been partially received…

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Children’s Area Renewed

Our children’s area has been completely renewed—and moved to the second level! Children enjoy the same access to literacy, with different sensory activities added to…

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Project Burnham Photo Updates Phase 3

We are now entering phase 3! Check out the newly remodeled Youth Services department, which is now located on the second floor of the Ottawa…

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Project Burnham Photo Updates Phase 2

Check out how the second floor of the Ottawa Street Branch is looking lately! We hope to be done with this phase in the summer.

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Library Closed due to Weather

The Joliet Public Library will be closed on February 2 due to severe winter weather. But our Virtual Branch is ALWAYS open! Check out our…

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What’s Happening with Project Burnham?

Check out the latest video in our Project Burnham series, featuring photos from Phase 2 of construction. Things have been moving along, but you may…

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Staff Shares: Most Anticipated Books of 2022

A new year means new books! To celebrate the start of 2022, a few staff members shared the 2022 releases they’re most excited for. (Most…

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Introducing the Joliet Public Library Mobile App

It’s here! The Joliet Public Library mobile app is a simple and convenient way to connect with your library. Download the free Joliet Public Library…

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Register for the Winter Reading Challenge Today!

The Winter Reading Challenge will run January 1-February 28 for all ages! Log your books through the Beanstack Tracker app, and win a prize pack…

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Save the date: June 4, 2022: Star Wars Day 11 in downtown Joliet!

We read your messages and your comments. We love your enthusiasm for this event…and we realize it can’t come to an end. Save the date:…

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