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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Joliet Public Library Announces New Outreach Van, Funded by Will County ARPA Grant

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…

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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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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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Frida Kahlo Elements of “Timeless” Exhibit Map

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Joliet Public Library Brings the World of The Questioneers to Life for Joliet

New exhibit The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY! to open to the public June 16 Joliet, IL  – Joliet Public Library  is excited to announce…

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Summer Reading is HERE!

Check out our library’s transformation into a castle for Summer Reading! Our theme this year is “Reading is Enchanting” and we really went all out!…

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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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Library receives Annual Joliet Historic Preservation Award

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…

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Violins of Hope

We are thrilled to partner with the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC Chicago) and present Violins of Hope, an initiative that showcases Jewish stories…

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Star Wars Dolls

Introducing Exhibits at the Joliet Public Library featuring Star Wars Dolls

JOLIET- The Joliet Public Library is proud to be able to host new traveling exhibits at our Ottawa Street Branch. This month will feature a…

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Library Road Trip

Join us for the Library Road Trip beginning Saturday, March 25! Joliet is joining 16 other libraries this year on the journey. To join in,…

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