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

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

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 Announces New Outreach Van, Funded by Will County ARPA Grant

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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Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch building seen behind a white sign and several evergreen trees.

Joliet Public Library announces 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

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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Giving Tree at the Joliet Public Library

Joliet Public Library to Collect Giving Tree Donations for Cornerstone Services The Joliet Public Library will be hosting a Giving Tree and collecting donations for…

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A small bird perched on a blue-roofed bird feeder set in a grassy yard.

LIVE: Black Road Branch Bird Cam

Introducing the Joliet Public Library’s LIVE BIRD CAM, in partnership with Wild Birds Unlimited, Joliet.  The Black Road Branch backs up to a beautiful forest…

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A large blue triangular shade sail mounted over a stone patio with outdoor seating in front of a building.

New Canopy at the Black Road Branch

The Joliet Public Library is thrilled to introduce a new shade on the Black Road Branch (BRB) patio, brought to you by the Friends of…

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A teal wall in a Youth Art Gallery featuring framed student artwork hanging from a metal display rail, with a sign reading Artwork created by students in District 86.

Joliet Public Library Unveils Youth Art Gallery Presented by Old National Bank

Joliet Public Library is pleased to announce the unveiling of the new Youth Art Gallery, presented by Old National Bank. The gallery space on the…

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A man and a woman standing in a lobby holding a Joliet Historic Preservation Award sign and a framed certificate.

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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A girl and a boy stand on either side of a large rectangular display featuring a pixelated American flag made of illuminated red, white, and blue circles.

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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A library interior featuring a large wooden fireplace, a display rack of genealogy magazines, and two long wooden tables on a patterned carpet.

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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Library interior featuring rows of bookshelves with a sign overhead labeled NON-FICTION.

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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