Books with a fall vibe

October 26, 2026 Books and More

They inspire gratitude. They set a vibe. Read for the season with these JPL staff picks for November.

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5 ways the library makes Halloween more fun

October 20, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreEvents and ProgramsKids, Tweens and Teens

Discover 5 ways to celebrate Halloween with Joliet Public Library, from spooky programs and DIY costumes to creepy reads, free streaming and fall baking.

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Banned books worth reading at least once

October 2, 2026 Books and More

Celebrate Banned Books Week with JPL as staff share challenged and banned books worth reading at least once.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Joliet Public Library

September 14, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and TeensStaff Shares

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Joliet Public Library with programs, books, movies, music, digital resources and Spanish-language services.

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5 ways to celebrate your favorite fandom at the Joliet Public Library

August 5, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens

Whether you’re an anime fan, a comic book lover, or a passionate gamer, the Joliet Public Library has many resources for you to “nerd out” and express yourself.

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9 myths about library cards

July 30, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens

There’s a good chance your library card can do more than you realize.

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7 surprising things you can check out at Joliet Public Library

July 20, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens

You might not realize it, but Joliet Public Library has way more to offer to cardholders besides reading material.

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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

January 11, 2022 Books and MoreStaff Shares

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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