JPL is now Fine Free!

The Joliet Public Library will no longer charge fines for overdue materials on most items. Playaway Launchpads, video games, Most Wanted Collection and Interlibrary loans will still accrue fees. Replacement and damage costs still apply.

Bookworm Bags

Register each month for our Bookworm Bag by filling out our survey and Joliet Library staff will handpick library books for you to enjoy. When you pick up your books that are on hold, you will also receive a bag with some special "bookish" items! Bookworm Bags can be reserved for children, teens and adults and picked up at either library location. Just wait for your hold notification, and then you have five days to pick up your Bookworm Bag.

Available now! Playaway Launchpads

Playaway Launchpad tablets are available for checkout at both Joliet Public Library locations! Launchpads are designed for kids and tweens and pre-loaded with easy to use, ad-free apps for education and fun. Launchpad cases are available on the Library floor---pick out your favorite subject and age group and bring the case to the Circulation Desk for checkout.

Both Library Buildings are Open!

Census 2020-Get Counted

Learn everything you need to know about the 2020 census here!

Project Burnham

Project Burnham is the library's comprehensive plan to remodel the Joliet Public Library's Ottawa Street Branch. Follow our renovation page as we finalize floor plans and design and plan for construction to start in early 2021.

Have you checked out our Virtual Programming?

Join us this fall for fun and educational programming for kids, tweens, teens, adults and families! Don't miss out on our "Programs in a Bag" and craft kits for you to pick up at the library and enjoy from your own home!