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Growing Together: Joliet Library’s Giving Tree Partners with the Recovery Center of Joliet

I’ve been working at the library for nearly a decade, but I’ve been visiting the downtown branch since I could toddle. I’ve sat in storytimes,…

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Friends of the Joliet Public Library Book Sale

Love books? Can’t resist the thrill of hunting down a $1 treasure? Mark your calendar now: the Friends of the Joliet Public Library are back…

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Joliet Public Library’s Star Wars™ Day Return to a New Galaxy at Duly Health and Care Field on June 7

The galaxy’s biggest local Star Wars™ celebration is back and will be hosted at Duly Health and Care Field, home of the Joliet Slammers, located…

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Brick Fest

Brick Fest May 17-18, 2025

Brick Fest Map Event Details: Ottawa Street Branch-150 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet Saturday, May 17: 9 am-5 pm Sunday, May 18: Sensory Friendly Hour-12-1 pm…

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Joliet Public Library’s Star Wars™ Moves to a New Galaxy: Duly Health and Care Field, Home of the Joliet Slammers

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at a brand-new location! On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Joliet Public Library’s 14th Annual Star Wars™ Day 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 Awarded NASA’s Universe of Learning Grant for Upcoming Exhibit

The Joliet Public Library (JPL) is proud to announce our library was awarded NASA’s Universe of Learning Grant, and welcome the Discover Exoplanets: The Search…

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Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Fall Book Sale at Black Road Branch 

Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host their Fall Book Sale October 18-20 at the Black…

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Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Summertime Pop Up Sale at Black Road Branch

It’s a pop up sale! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host a special Summertime Pop Up Sale  at the Black Road Branch,…

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star wars dolls

Star Wars Dolls Back for the Second Year at Joliet Public Library

The Joliet Public Library is proud to feature, for the second year, a collection of Star Wars dolls in homemade clothing from Star Wars enthusiast,…

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Joliet Public Library’s Star Wars™ Day Event Set for June 1

A celebration of literacy that’s out of this world! Saturday, June 1, 2024 will be no ordinary day in downtown Joliet as it is transformed…

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Friends of JPL

Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Spring Book Sale at Black Road Branch

JOLIET—Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host their Spring Book Sale May 3 through May 5…

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