Friends of JPL

Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Spring Book Sale at Black Road Branch

JOLIET—Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host their Spring Book Sale May 3 through May 5…

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Library Road Trip is Back March 23-April 30

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…

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Joliet Public Library announces 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

The Joliet Public Library released their Strategic Plan to guide decision-making for the next three years, addressing key areas for improvement of spaces and services….

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Winter Reading Program: January 1-February 29

(Birth to 12th grade, register through Beanstack) The challenge will run Jan. 1-Feb. 29. Log your books and activities through the Beanstack Tracker app. When…

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Giving Tree at the Joliet Public Library

Joliet Public Library to Collect Giving Tree Donations for Cornerstone Services The Joliet Public Library will be hosting a Giving Tree and collecting donations for…

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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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Two New Doll Exhibits at the Ottawa Street Branch

The Joliet Public Library is excited to display two new doll exhibits at the Ottawa Street Branch. The Storybook Doll Collection created by Kathy van…

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Joliet Public Library presents Elements of “Timeless”: Frida Kahlo exhibit during Hispanic Heritage Month, Opening September 17

JOLIET- The Joliet Public Library (JPL) is proud to announce our partnership with the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center to bring the Elements of…

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Joliet Public Library and Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC) presents Violins of Hope: Showcasing Jewish Stories of Resilience through Music

JOLIET- The Joliet Public Library (JPL) is proud to announce our partnership with the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC) to bring the Violins of…

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Questioneers MAP

Visiting the DuPage Children’s Museum’s Questioneers display at the Ottawa Street Branch? Check out the map here or grab one at the service desks! The…

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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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