Library Road Trip is Back March 23-April 30

The Library Road Trip is back and better than ever! We have 17 libraries participating this year!  To get started, pick up a library passport…

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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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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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Smart Salt and You Exhibit through December

While road salt keeps our driveways and sidewalks safe, it also pollutes our rivers, lakes and groundwater, including the water we drink. Stop by the…

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Two New Doll Exhibits at the Ottawa Street Branch

The Joliet Public Library is excited to display two new doll exhibits at the Ottawa Street Branch. The Storybook Doll Collection created by Kathy van…

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Frida Kahlo Elements of “Timeless” Exhibit Map

Exhibit map

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Joliet Public Library Kicks off Summer Reading Challenge June 1

Are you up for the challenge? The Joliet Public Library’s popular Summer Reading Challenge returns this year from June 1-July 31 with the theme, Reading…

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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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