October 23, 2025 Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in 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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October 1, 2025 Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in Joliet
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…
August 25, 2025 News
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Joliet Public Library is celebrating in a big way! Starting Monday, September 2, the first 50 people…
April 28, 2025 Project Black Road
The excitement has officially started – we’re getting ready for Project Black Road! This week, we kicked off the first step of preparing for our…
April 22, 2025 Project Black Road
Our staff will soon be busy shifting things around and preparing for an exciting interior remodel. Construction is scheduled to begin in early July, and…
February 27, 2025 AdultsStaff Shares
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of History Today, a new podcast from the Joliet Public Library! Hosted by Anneta Drilling, our beloved Local History…
January 31, 2025 Events and Programs
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…
January 10, 2025 Project Black RoadWhat's Going on in Joliet
The Joliet Public Library is excited to announce plans for an interior renovation for the Black Road Branch at 3395 Black Road. The project is…
October 29, 2024 Events and ProgramsWhat's Going on in Joliet
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. …
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…
March 13, 2024 AdultsEvents and Programs
The Library Road Trip is back and better than ever! We have 17 libraries participating this year! To get started, pick up a library passport…
June 2, 2023 Books and MoreEvents and ProgramsNews
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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