August 31, 2026 Events and ProgramsNews
The Joliet Public Library will host its second annual Fandom, Art & Music Expo (FAME), a free, family-friendly mini-convention on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring nearly…
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July 6, 2026 Events and ProgramsNews
The Joliet Public Library will host receptions for Artist in Residence Gabriel Magaña Esquivel, where visitors can view his exhibit, “Here and Be Where to See,” meet the artist and learn more about his work.
January 26, 2026 News
The Joliet Public Library recently partnered with Joliet resident Dr. Lukas Gacheru to share children’s books with students at Karoroha Comprehensive School in Kinangop, Kenya….
January 5, 2026 NewsProject Black Road
The Black Road Branch is Back Open! The Black Road Branch has officially reopened, and we’re excited to welcome patrons back into a refreshed space. While…
December 29, 2025 NewsProject Black Road
Due to ongoing construction work, the Black Road Branch will now reopen on January 5 instead of January 2. We assure you our staff is…
December 17, 2025 NewsProject Black oadProject Black Road
Our staff is hard at work getting the books and shelves ready as we prepare to reopen the Black Road Branch on Jan. 2. Check…
December 9, 2025 NewsProject Black oadProject Black Road
The Black Road Branch will be closed from December 15 through January 1 while we complete construction and prepare the library for a refreshed and…
December 2, 2025 News
The Palace Project offers effortless access to more of the library’s digital collections of ebooks and audiobooks in one easy-to-use app. Patrons can access the…
August 5, 2024 News
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…
May 17, 2023 NewsProject Burnham
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…
July 26, 2022 NewsProject Burnham
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…
June 30, 2022 NewsProject 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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