Thank You!

Thank you everyone who attended our Grand Reopening events! We had so much fun planning and showcasing our building to all ages! We hope you…

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Joliet Public Library to Host Grand Reopening Community Event Celebrating the Completion of Project Burnham 

JOLIET — The Joliet Public Library will host a community event to celebrate the completion of Project Burnham, the renovation of the interior of the…

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It’s Moving Day!

Today is moving day at the Ottawa Street Branch for our adult collection. Books, computers and staff have been moved out of the Burnham Room…

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Floor Plans

Check out our updated floor plans, highlighting furniture and collection placement. We can’t wait to place all the new furniture and get the bulk our…

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Save the Date! Grand Reopening 2022

For the last several years, the Library Board and staff have been planning for the remodel project of the Ottawa Street Branch, and the time…

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Phase 3: Week 13

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…

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Joliet Public Library Receives Partial State Capital Appropriation Bill, Funding for Project 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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Children’s Area Renewed

Our children’s area has been completely renewed—and moved to the second level! Children enjoy the same access to literacy, with different sensory activities added to…

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What’s Happening with Project Burnham?

Check out the latest video in our Project Burnham series, featuring photos from Phase 2 of construction. Things have been moving along, but you may…

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What’s Happening Project Burnham Video Update: October

Check out our latest video update with photos from “the other side of the wall” showcasing our Ottawa Street Branch construction. https://youtu.be/8JZ4F9fKl8Q

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What’s Happening Project Burnham Video: September

Check out our latest video update with photos from “the other side of the wall” showcasing our Ottawa Street Branch construction. https://youtu.be/wE0uzF5ap5A

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Construction Photo Update: August

Construction crews have been busy this month! We are entering week 17 of phase one. We are still on schedule for moving to phase two…

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