Floor plan of Joliet Public Library Level 1, labeling rooms and service areas including the McGuire Room, Adult Collection, computer center, and cafe.

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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Interior view of a library featuring stone pillars separating entryways to aisles of bookshelves and a glass-paned entrance.

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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Interior of a library with rows of wooden bookshelves, a polished tile floor, and large pendant light fixtures hanging from a beamed ceiling.

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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Two mushroom-shaped stools sit in front of curved library bookshelves filled with childrens books.

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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Interior of a library with a Youth Services sign pointing toward a staircase covered in black plastic, a pillar marked EXPLORE, and rows of bookshelves in the background.

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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An interior construction site with an exposed ceiling grid, a blue painted pillar, a yellow rolling scaffold, and an orange ladder.

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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Whats Happening Project Burnham: Building Renovation Update text graphic featuring a cartoon traffic cone wearing a hard hat, with Joliet Public Library branding.

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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Joliet Public Library graphic titled Staff Shares: Books to Gift and Get featuring covers of The Card Catalog, The Great Book of Amber, Good Omens, Murder at Mt. Fuji, and Shadow and Bone.

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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Hand holding a smartphone displaying the Joliet Public Library mobile app, with text announcing the app and buttons to download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

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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Sign on an easel announcing the dedication of the James R. Johnston Meeting Rooms Pavilion at the Joliet Public Library on December 8, 2021, positioned outside the entrance to the facility.

James R. Johnston Meeting Rooms Pavilion and Naming Rights Policy

JOLIET- The Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees recently announced the three large meeting rooms at the Black Road Branch will be named after former…

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Whats Happening Project Burnham: Building Renovation Update text graphic featuring a cartoon traffic cone wearing a hard hat, with Joliet Public Library branding.

What’s Happening Project Burnham Video Update: November

Check out our latest video update with photos from “the other side of the wall” showcasing our Ottawa Street Branch construction. https://youtu.be/5BFTmNx3hJE

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Whats Happening Project Burnham: Building Renovation Update text graphic featuring a cartoon traffic cone wearing a hard hat, with Joliet Public Library branding.

What’s Happening Project Burnham Video Update: October

Check out our latest video update with photos from “the other side of the wall” showcasing our Ottawa Street Branch construction. https://youtu.be/8JZ4F9fKl8Q

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