Youth Programs:

 

Pre-School Story times
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, 1pm and 6:30pm (in Spanish), Wednesdays at 10:30 am at the Main Library. Stories and crafts for preschoolers accompanied by an adult. No registration required. For more information call 815/740-2662.

 

Toddler Story times
 Thursday at 9:45 am at the Main Library. Stories, songs & simple crafts for toddlers; caregivers must attend with child. No registration required. For more information call 815/740-2662.

 

Curious Little Monkeys Play Group
Thursdays at 10:15am at the Main Library. (Ages Birth-36 months) This parent-child play experience combines elements of our traditional Lap sit with an additional 1/2-hour of theme-related free play experiences. No registration required.

 

I Can Read Club
 Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the Main Library. For children K-2 and their families. Increase your child’s vocabulary and enjoyment of reading while exploring art, music, drama and writing. Children MUST attend with an adult. Families are given at least one free book per month for their home library. Primary language for books and activities will be English. Spanish will be used when materials are available. Spanish translation will be available at all sessions. Registration required. Please call 815/740-2662 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il.us/events/calendar/default.asp.

 

Wheel of Winners
June 1-6, 9am, Main Library.  815/740-2662 www.joliet.lib.il.us (All Ages) Come in to pick up a summer reading packet and try your luck by giving our prize wheel a spin!  No registration required.

 

Anime Club
Friday, June 5, 4pm, Main Library, Grades 7-12. Are you a teen who loves Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh and Naruto? Then this is the club for you! Meet up with your fellow fans and have fun watching and discussing your favorite Anime and Manga. No registration required. For more information call 815/740-2662 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il.us/kids.

Camp Readmore
Tuesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 10am, Main Library.  815/740-2662 www.joliet.lib.il.us (Gr. 3-6) Let your imagination soar during this four-week program filled with crafty fun, fabulous snacks and a fun game or two! Registration is required.

 

Craft Tuesday
Tuesday, June 9, 4pm, Main Library, Grades 6-12.  Drop in and learn how to make duct tape wallets. No registration required.

 

Bingo 
Wednesday, June 10, 17, & 24, 1pm, Main Library.  815/740-2662 www.joliet.lib.il.us (All Ages) Drop by the library for a few games of bingo. Lots of prizes will be won! No registration required.

 

Game Day
Friday, June 12, 4pm, Main Library, Grades 6-12. Gamers come join us as we play Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and other Wii games. There will also be space for board or card games. No registration required. For more information call 815/740-2662 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il.us/kids.

 

Tech Club
 Tuesday, June 16 & 30, 4pm, Main Library, Grades 8-12. Calling all actors, directors, and screenwriters. Come share your talents as we bring our ideas for short films to life. No registration required. For more information call 815/740-2662 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il.us/kids.

 

I Can Read Science Club 
Wednesday, June 17 & 24,6:30pm, Main Library.  815/740-2662 www.joliet.lib.il.us (Gr. K-2) Increase your word power and reading comprehension by exploring with hands-on experimentation of a weekly take home science-based book. Registration required for this four-week program.

 

Zoo to You Petting Zoo
Saturday, June 20, 10am, Main Library.  815/740-2662 www.joliet.lib.il.us (All Ages) Zoo to You is bringing some familiar animal friends to the library. Pet ducks, a pot bellied pig, and even a llama then check out a book to learn more about them. No registration required.

Spa Day
 Tuesday, June 23, 6pm, Main Library, Grades 6-12. A pamper day for the girls.  Join us as we make bath salts, paint nails, and learn about make-up and relaxation tips. Registration required.  For more information call 815/740-2662 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il.us/kids.

 

Coffee House
 Friday, June 26, 6:30-8pm, Main Library, ages 14+. Open mic night for musicians, poets and writers.  Come and share your own works, those you consider your favorites, or enjoy what others have to offer.  No registration required.  For more information call 815/740-2662 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il.us/kids.

 

Adult Programs:

 

Adult Computer Basics
Wednesday, June 3, 7:30 pm, Main Library. Learn the basics of computer use. Registration required. Call 815-740-2666, ext. 1050 for m

 

Adult Internet Class
Wednesday, June 10, 7:30 pm, Main Library.  Learn how to navigate the World Wide Web.  Registration required. Call 815-740-2666, ext. 1050 for more information or to register for a session.

 

 Coupon 101
Saturday, June 20, 1pm, Main Library.  Is saving money important to you?  Come to the workshop and learn how to save money using coupons and using other money saving strategies.  Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 815-846-3124 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il. 

 

Resume Workshop
Friday, June 26, 9am, Main Library.  Hands on help writing a resume.  Space is limited and registration required.  For more information or to register please call 815-846-3124 or log onto www.joliet.il.us.