Program Guide - Joliet Public Library

WHAT’S INSIDE
General Information.....................2
Children’s Programs..................3-6
Teen Programs..........................7-8
Adult Programs.......................9-11
Technology.................................12
En Español............................13-14
Program Calendar.................15-16
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon-Thurs
Fri & Sat
Sun
9 am-9 pm
9 am-5 pm
1 pm-5 pm
Closed Sundays
Memorial Day-Labor Day
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Monday, September 5
Labor Day
Friday, November 11
Veterans’ Day
Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving Day
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Day
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Day
Sunday, January 1
New Year’s Day
OPENING @ NOON
Friday, Dec 2
FALL 2016
Program Guide
General Information
General Information
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Board of Trustees
President
Lynn Poper Samalea
Vice President
Dr. John Markley
Secretary
Esperanza Chavez
Treasurer
Nancy K. Henricksen
Trustees
Carol Boban
Gail Gawlik
Diane M. Harris
Emita R. Ostrem
Library Interim Directors
Helene Marzec
Laura Yanchick
Get a Library Card
Any resident of the city of Joliet
may apply for a library card at the
Circulation Desk at either location.
Applicants must present one current
government issued photo ID that
verifies their name, and one printed
form of identification that verifies
their current address. (PO boxes may
not be used.) Children 3 years old and
up may apply for their own library
card, with parental consent and
signature of responsibility.
Publicity Photos
The Library reserves the right to
photograph program participants.
Photos are for library use and may
be used in library publicity materials.
Names of individuals will not be used
in photo captions. Patrons who do
not wish to be photographed should
notify staff.
Registration
Some library programs require
registration. This is to help ensure the
success of a program. You can register
for programs:
BY PHONE
Children/Teens: Call 815-740-2662
Adults: Call 815-740-2666
ONLINE
Visit jolietlibrary.org/calendar
IN PERSON
Children/Teens: Visit Youth Services
Adults: Visit Adult Services
ADA Compliance
Any person needing an
accommodation for a disability
in order to access the benefits of
the Library’s services, programs,
or activities under the Americans
with Disabilities Act should contact
someone in the Community
Engagement Office or any member
of the Library staff. Any person
needing an accommodation for
a disability in order to attend a
meeting at the Library should
contact the Marketing and Publicity
Specialist, Joliet Public Library by
telephone, 815-846-3124, by email
to [email protected] or
in writing, not less than five (5)
working days prior to the meeting.
BLACK ROAD BRANCH
3395 Black Rd, Joliet, IL
Parking
Free parking is available at the Main
Library (2 hours) in the library lot at
the corner of Clinton and Chicago
Street. There is also deck parking
at 110 N. Ottawa Street and 11 E.
Clinton St. Deck parking is FREE on
Saturdays and Sundays and only $.50
an hour Monday-Friday 6 am-7 pm.
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Children’s
Programs
Children’s Programs
Mon
Tues
LS
9:15 am
Wed
LS
Thurs
LS
FP
FP & TT
FP & TT
10:15 am
LS
LS
LS & CLM
10:30 am
PS
PS
PS
FP
FP & TT
FP
LS
LS
LS
10:45 am
TT
TT
11:15 am
FS
PS
11:30 am
11:45 am
Sat
PS
9:30 am
9:45 am
3
TT
TT
1:00 pm
PS
6:30 pm
FS & SS
=Main Library
PS
=Black Road Branch
LS Lapsit Birth-24 mos
Caregivers and babies will enjoy
playing games, singing songs,
reading stories, and chasing
bubbles! This is a great first
“playgroup” for children and
a great opportunity to meet
other caregivers.
TT Toddler Time 18 mos-3 yrs
Toddler time is a story program
for children who are “too big”
for lapsit and are not yet ready
for the structure of storytime.
Your child will enjoy stories,
games, songs, movement
activities, and a simple craft.
FP Free Play Time
Birth-24 months
Spend time talking or playing
with other parents/children
before and after Lapsit!
PS Preschool Storytime 3-5 yrs
A chance for children to explore
the world of books through
stories, songs, and crafts. Each
week begins with a special
visit by our puppet mascot
“Jamberry” Bear, and finishes
with each child marching and
playing an instrument in JPL’s
very own storytime parade!
CLM Curious Little Monkeys
Play Group
Birth-36 mos
This parent-child play
experience combines elements
of traditional lapsit with an
additional ½ hour of
theme-related free play activity.
SS Family Storytime in Spanish
All ages
Hear stories, sing and make a
craft!
Black Road Branch
FS Family Storytime
Birth - 6 yrs
All your favorite storytime
elements will be combined into
one event, including stories,
bubbles, songs, parachute play,
and crafts.
Bilingual Storytime
Ages 3-6, no registration required
This special storytime for Spanish and English speakers will give children exposure to books and activities
in both languages.
Thurs, Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8
1-1:45 pm
Littlest Makers
Ages 18 months-5 years with adult, registration opens
Aug 29, Oct 11, Oct 31
Tinker, design, and create together. Join us and explore new materials, tools, and processes as you make
a project to take home. Sometimes creativity can get
messy, so dress your little maker (and yourself) in old
clothes.
Magnets
Slime
Marshmallow Geometry
Mon, Sept 19, Oct 24, Nov 14
10-11 am
Developmental Screenings
Ages 0-2, no registration
Children ages birth to 36 months can get a free developmental stages screening from Child and Family Connections. Stop by before or after storytime to fill out a
survey and see for yourself all the great things your child
is learning and doing.
Thurs, Oct 13 9:30-11 am
Wed, Oct 12
or
Sat, Oct 15
9:30 am-12 pm
10-11 am
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Children’s
Programs
Children’s Programs
Minecraft
Grades 2-6,
registration
opens Aug 22,
Sept 19, Oct 17,
Nov 21
Learn new tricks and skills to bring
your imagination to virtual reality in
Minecraft!
Tues, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6
3:30-5 pm
Sat, Sept 10, Nov 5 & Mon, Oct 10
2–3:30 pm
Crazy Eights Math
Registration opens Aug 22
Who knew that math could be so
much fun? We will shoot slingshots
and catapults, compete in a toilet
paper Olympics, decipher codes and
participate in other fun activities.
Gr. K-2 4-5 pm
Gr. 3-5 5-6 pm
Thurs, Sept 8-Oct 27
Gr. K-2 4:30-5:30 pm
Gr. 3-5 4:30-5:30 pm
Tues, Sept 13-Nov 1
Fairy Tale Engineering
Grades K-2, registration opens
Aug 22, Sept 19, Oct 24
Design a house to
keep the three little
pigs safe or create
a parachute for Jack
to escape the top of
the beanstalk. We will examine the
problems of fairy tale characters and
engineer a solution.
Three Little Pigs House Design
Humpty Dumpty Egg Drop
Jack and the Parachute
Thurs, Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 10
4:30-5:30 pm
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Snap Circuits
Grades 2-6, registration opens Aug 29,
Sept 26, Oct 31
Work with your friends to build a
radio, burglar alarm, microphone or
other gadgets.
Mon, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14
4:30-5:30 pm
Barbie Club
Children of all ages, no registration
required
Come play with our Barbies and their
dream house and have some fun!
Dolls and accessories will be provided.
Mon, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14
4–5 pm
Pokémon League
Grades 2-8, no
registration,
children who
want to “duel”
should bring
their own deck
of 60 cards.
Become a Pokémon Master and take
on your friends during free play or a
tournament!
Wed, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9
6:30-8:30 pm
Language 101
Grades 3-6, registration opens Aug 29,
Oct 3, Oct 31
Ever wanted to learn to speak another
language? Join us at Language 101 to
get an introduction!
Sign Language
French
Spanish
Thurs, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17
4:30–5:30 pm
Peter Rabbit Puppet Show
All ages, no registration required
Join us for The Puppet Place’s
performance of The Tale of Peter
Rabbit, Beatrix Potter’s classic tale
of a mischievous bunny who just
can’t stay out of Mr. McGregor’s
garden.
Sat, Sept 17
11–11:45 am
Sat, Sept 17
1:30–2:15 pm
Art Smart
Grades K-5 (parental assistance
required for grades K-1), registration
opens Aug 29, Oct 3, Nov 7
Enjoy art using a wide variety of
materials and techniques.
Tues, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 22
3:30–5 pm
Video Game Night
Grades 1-6, no registration required
Don’t be a vidiot-come to video
game night. Wii have an arcade!
Tues, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 22
5–8 pm
Family Field Trip
JJC Planetarium
Mon, Sept 19 4:15-5:30 pm
Ages 4-12 with adult, registration
opens Aug 29
Take a trip through the current night
sky during this seasonal show, and
see what it would be like to travel to
the moon! Please meet by 4:15 pm
to make sure you find our group. JJC Planetarium
F Building on JJC Main Campus
1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet
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Children’s
Programs
Children’s Programs
Fuzzy Fun
All Ages, registration opens Sept 6
Bring the family and learn to make
Pompoms, God’s Eyes, and other
fun yarn crafts.
Thurs, Sept 22
6:30-7:30 pm
Block Party Builders Club
Ages 4-12, no registration required
Work in teams to make a LEGO™
masterpiece. that will be displayed
that week in the library. The library will
supply all the Legos™—you bring the
brains!
Mon, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28
4:30–5:30 pm
Tues, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8
4-7 pm
Robotics
Ages 9 -14, registration opens Sept 12
Come build a Lego™
robot and learn how
to code it to do your
will.
Tues, Sept 27,
Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 29
4:30-6 pm
LOL Book Club
Grades 2-4, registration opens
Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14
Do you like to laugh? Come and talk
about funny books in our Laugh Out
Loud (LOL) Book Club.
Wed, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 30
4:30–5:30 pm
Black Road Branch
Peppa Pig Party
Ages 1-5, no registration required
Celebrate every child’s favorite character,
Peppa Pig! Join us for games, crafts, and
more. We are hosting the perfect Peppa
Pig party that will have children oinking
in joy!
Thurs, Sept 29
10-11 am
Magician
Anthony Stockton
All ages, no
registration required
At 3 years old, Anthony’s
parents bought him his
very first magic kit. Over
the years, Anthony’s fascination with
magic has grown. Whether it’s close-up
magic, strolling magic, or a stage performance, Anthony is sure to amaze you.
Sat, Oct 1
1-2 pm
Harry Potter Book Club
Grades 4-8, registration opens Sept
19, Oct 3, Nov 7
Interested in a book group that’s a
bit… magical? Join us to discuss books
from the Harry Potter series, beginning with our October book: Harry
Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Mon, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
4:30-5:30 pm
Guys Read
Grades 4-5, registration opens Sept 19,
Oct 17, Nov 21
Enjoy books, conversation and pizza.
Tues, Oct 4,
Nov 1, Dec 6
6:30–7:30 pm
Pop-Up Theater
Grades 4-8, registration opens
Sept 26
Are you ready to LOL? We’re going to turn some funny books into
scripts, have a practice run, and
then put on a show with some photo worthy props.
Mon, Oct 10
1-3 pm
Paint and Sip, Jr
Grades 3-6, registration opens
Sept 26
Grab a juice box and learn how to
replicate a painting with step-bystep instructions. Wed, Oct 12
4:30-6 pm
Halloween Spooktacular
All ages, registration opens
Oct 10
Bring the whole family for a
Halloween extravaganza! Come
in costume for exciting stories,
games, crafts, and snacks that
will be taking place throughout
the library.
Thurs, Oct 27
6:30-8:00 pm
Halloween Drop-in Crafts
All ages, no registration
required
Pumpkins, spiders, monsters...oh
my! Come create creepy crafts.
You might make a mask that’ll
scare the pants off your mom.
Fri, Oct 28
All day, while supplies last
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Children’s
Programs
Children’s Programs
Día de los Muertos
All ages, no registration required
Families of all cultures are invited
to celebrate el Día de los Muertos
(The Day of the Dead). This special
celebration, honoring the deceased,
will include a performance by Our
Lady of Mount Carmel’s Ballet
Folklorico, crafts, games, and an
all-ages costume contest. Tues, Nov 1
6:30-7:30 pm
Stitch It
All ages, registration opens Oct 17
Get the family together to make
key chain friends with felt and
basic hand stitching.
Thurs, Nov 3
6:30-7:30 pm
Mary Poppins Party
Ages 4 and up with adult; registration
opens Oct 24
It’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Please join us to watch a great movie,
play fun games, and eat treats.
Sat, Nov 12
1–3 pm
(Movie starts at 1:30 pm)
Comic Book Workshop
Grade 4 and up, registration opens Oct 24
Creating a great comic book involves
telling an engaging story with interesting
characters. Artist Dan Laib will teach you
tricks that artists use to tell a compelling
story in a visual manner.
Sat, Nov 12
1-2:30 pm
Family Field Trip – Marcos Pizza
Ages 4-12 with adult, registration
opens Oct 31
Get a behind the scenes look at Marcos
Pizza and, even better, make your own
mini pizza!
Tues, Nov 15
4:30–5:30 pm or 6:30–7:30 pm
Marcos Pizza
1560 IL Rte. 59, Joliet, IL
Stories with Santa
All ages, no
registration
required
Santa’s helpers will share seasonal
stories. Children will have the
opportunity to meet Santa and
spend time doing activities with
their families. This event is
co-sponsored by the Will County
Reading Council.
Tues, Dec 13, 6:30-8 pm
Wed, Dec 14, 10-11:30 am
Easy Origami
Grade 3 and up, no registration
required
Try your hand at paper
folding. We will make
a variety of shapes,
animals, and holiday
decorations.
Thurs, Dec 15
6-8 pm
Origami butterfly design courtesy of FreePik.
Thank you to our 2016 Summer Reading Program Sponsors:
Applebee’sBabe’s Hot DogsCPX Sports
Dairy Queen
Dan’s Homemade Candies
Domino’s Pizza
Family Fun Zone
Firehouse Subs
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
FunFlatablesGji’s Sweet ShoppeGolden Corral
HamburgerseriaHaunted TrailsHome Cut Donuts
Jimmy John’s
Joliet Park District
Joliet Public Library Friends
Joliet Town & Country
Jump Zone
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
LanesMarco’s PizzaMcDonald’s
Mr Submarine
Noodles & Company
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
Panda Express
Rax Roast Beef
Rich & Creamy
Sky Zone Trampoline Park Subway
Taco Bell
TCBYTexas Roadhouse
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Teen
Programs
Teen Programs
Escape the Room
Grades 6-12, registration required
Are you up the challenge? Use your puzzle solving
skills and work together with other teens to escape
the room in time.
Thurs, Sept 8
6-7:30 pm
Library Nerdy Con
Grades 6-12, registration required
Want to create a robot? Learn about programming?
Create your own Vine video? Play Magic? Or maybe
just create a fandom craft? At Library Nerdy Con you
can do it all!
Mon, Sept 12, Oct 10 & Nov 14
6-7:30 pm
Friday Night Madness
Grades 6-12, registration required
After hours event for teens. Note: teens must be in by
5 pm and cannot leave until 7 pm.
Fri, Sept 9 & Dec 9
4:30-7 pm
Giant Board Games
Grades 6-12, registration
required
Try out giant games of
Jenga, Pac-Man, and Yahtzee.
There will also be normal board games
to play as well!
Thurs, Sep 15
4-5 pm
Teen Advisory Group
Grades 6-12, no registration required
Earn community service hours while you eat
snacks and share your ideas on how to make
the Teen Department better.
Tues, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, & Dec 13
6-7:30 pm
Black Road Branch
Otaku Day
Grades 7-12, registration required
Celebrate all things Anime and Manga. We’ll watch anime
and discuss manga.
Thurs, Sept 22 & Nov 3
6-7:30 pm
Pizza Making & Tour
Grades 6-12, registration required
Join us at Marco’s Pizza in Joliet as we tour
the restaurant and make mini pizzas.
Mon, Sep 26
6-7:30 pm
Marco’s Pizza
1560 IL Rte. 59, Joliet
Teen Book Club
Grades 8-12, registration required a week before event to
ensure copy of book for next meeting
Join other teens in discussing various books. Free book
and ice cream are provided.
Thurs, Sept 29, Oct 27, Dec 15
Tues, Nov 22
6-7:30 pm
Paint N Sip
Grades 6-12, registration required
Grab a juice box and learn how replicate a painting with
step-by-step instructions.
Wed, Oct 5
6-7:30 pm
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Grades 6-12, registration required
Learn how to make catapults, launchers, and more using
simple office supplies.
Thurs, Oct 13
6-7:30 pm
Page-To-Screen
Grades 6-12, registration required
Grab some popcorn and enjoy Jungle Book at our teen
movie night.
Wed, Oct 19
4-6 pm
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Teen
Programs
Teen Programs
Spooktacular Madness
Grades 6-12, registration required
Friday Night Madness spooktacular style. Costumes
are encouraged, but not required! Note: Teens must
be in by 5 pm and cannot leave until 7 pm.
Fri, Oct 28
4:30-7 pm
Gingerbread Houses
Grades 6-12, registration required
Test your building skills and see if you
can master the gingerbread house.
Thurs, Dec 1
6-7:30 pm
Gooey Creations
Grades 6-12, registration is required
Learn how to create different types of
slime.
Tues, Nov 1
4-5 pm
Post-It Note Art
Grades 6-12, registration required
Grab some post-it notes and help
decorate our library windows.
Thurs, Dec 8
4-5 pm
Taste-Bud-Extravaganza
Grades 6-12, registration required
Explore different and new foods to see what will
make your taste buds sing or zing.
Wed, Nov 9
6-7:30 pm
Spa Day
Grades 6-12, registration required
Learn how to make your own DIY spa treatments
such as body scrubs, candles, and soap.
Thurs, Nov 10
6-7:30 pm
Laser Tag Madness
Grades 6-12, registration required
Friday Night Madness Laser Tag Style. Note: Teens
must be in by 5 pm and cannot leave until 7 pm.
Fri, Oct 28
4:30-7 pm
Books and Pizza
Grades 6-12, registration required
Enjoy eating pizza while learning about the new & hot
books.
Tues, Nov 29
6-7:30 pm
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Movie Poster
Exhibit
All ages, no registration required
ATTENTION, Movie Lovers of all ages!
A film art enthusiast and movie poster collector will be
at the Library showcasing his collection of soon to be
released feature films and those now showing. With
posters for all of the genres, Library visitors are invited
to match clues and/or descriptions on a game sheet
with the appropriate movie poster on display. Entries
submitted will be placed in a drawing for a chance to
win a Visa gift card!
Please note:
This is NOT a poster sale, but an exhibit
of his personal collection for patron enjoyment.
Sat, Sept 10
9 am-4:15 pm
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Adult
Programs
Adult Programs
400 Years of Shakespeare
All ages, no registration required
2016 marks 400 years of Shakespeare! Stop
in anytime between September 6-16 as we
honor the Bard’s legacy. Make sure to cast a
vote for your favorite sonnet!
Celebrate Shakespeare Party
All ages, no registration required
Celebrate the Bard’s 400 years! Help us honor
Shakespeare’s legacy. Bring your camera! Join
us for refreshments and prizes!
Sat, Sept 17
11am- 2pm
I-CASH
Adult program, no registration required
Did you know that one in eight Illinois residents has an
asset to be claimed in I-Cash? Assets available include
everything from stocks and CDs, to safe deposit boxes
and valuables. A representative from the Illinois State
Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division will be available
to assist you through the simple process of reclaiming
money or assets. With $1.5 billion dollars in cash plus
contents from Illinois bank safe deposit boxes, you have
nothing to lose and everything to gain! Last consultation
will be taken at 8:15 pm.
Wed, Sept 7
6-8:30 pm
Movie Night for Adults
All ages with adult caregiver, no registration required
Enjoy a free movie and some light refreshments at the
Library!
Mon, Sept 12 Miracles from Heaven (PG) 2016
Mon, Nov 14 Money Monster (R) 2016
6-8 pm
Are you registered to vote?
Election Day is November 8th!
Adults, no registration required
The Library is offering voter registration for Illinois
residents on the following dates at Black Road Branch.
Sat, Sept 17 10 am-4 pm
Sat, Oct 1
10 am-4 pm
Black Road Branch
One Pot Meals with
Chef Rose Deneen
All ages with adult caregiver,
registration is required
Come join Chef Rose Deneen
as she demonstrates how to
create three one pot meals in
an hour: Skillet Macaroni and
Cheese, Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork, and Saucepan
Chicken and
Dumplings. Sampling of the dishes is available for
registered attendees only.
Sat, Sept 17
2–3 pm
Journey Care Screening of Being Mortal
All ages, no registration required
Journey Care will hold a free, community screening of
the documentary, Being Mortal. The film underscores
the importance of people planning ahead and talking
with family members about end-of-life decisions.
Following the screening, audience members can
participate in a guided conversation regarding the steps
to identify and communicate wishes about end-of-life
goals and preferences. Participants will also receive a
free copy of an advance care planning tool, Five Wishes.
Mon, Sept 19
6-7:30 pm
Get Graphic
Adults 18 and over only,
no registration required
Explore the world of comics and graphic novels!
Whether you’ve been a comic enthusiast for years or
just read your first graphic novel, this club is for you!
Wed, Sept 21 The New Suicide 1: Pure Insanity
Tues, Nov 16 The Witcher 1: House of Glass
6:30-7:30 pm
The Tree of Joliet
22 W Cass St, Joliet
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Programs
Adult Programs
Cult Classic Cinema
All ages with adult caregiver, no registration required
ATTENTION Film Enthusiasts! The Library will be
screening two movies that go against the
mainstream. These definitive films are sure to
demonstrate innovation and originality as they blur
and push generic conventionality. Enjoy a free movie
and some light refreshments at the Library!
Sat, Sept 24
1 pm Harold and Maude (PG)
3 pm The Advntures of Buckaroo Bonzai (PG)
Movie in Spanish
All ages with adult caregiver, no registration required
Enjoy a free movie in Spanish and some light
refreshments at the Library.
Mon, Oct 3 Ratchet and Klank
6-8 pm
Mango Languages Database: Learn Spanish Demo
All ages with adult caregiver, no registration required
Learn to speak Spanish like a native! Visit the reference
desk on the 2nd floor to learn more about Mango, our
free, foreign language database, in these brief, drop-in
demonstrations.
Wed, Oct 5
6-7:30 pm
Salsa Tasting
All ages with adult caregiver, no registration required
Come meet and mingle with other salsa lovers while
enjoying a variety of mild to hot salsas.
Sat, Oct 8
2–3:30 pm.
R.I.P. Midwest Paranormal
All ages with adult caregiver,
registration required
Listen to R.I.P. Midwest Paranormal Group discuss
their recent visits to haunted places (including our
Main Building location!), talk about the equipment
they use, and answer questions about things that go
bump in the night!
Sat, Oct 22
2-3:30 pm
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2nd Annual Joliet Public Library
All ages, children under 8 must be accompanied
by an adult caregiver, no registration required
Celebrate our version of Oktoberfest at our 2nd
Annual Rootbeer Festival! Sample and
vote for your favorite root beer.
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Sun, Oct 9
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Horror Movie Monday
All ages with adult caregiver, no registration required
Like a good scare? Watch this pair of frightening feature films while munching on some special
spooktacular treats!
Mon, Oct 24
4-6 pm The Forest (PG 13)
6-8 pm Insidious Chapter 3 (PG 13)
Managing Type 2 Diabetes
All ages with adult caregiver, registration required
Dr. Vida Puodziunas from Healthy Connection Physical
Medicine will be discussing the causes of Type 2
Diabetes, healthy ways to manage the condition, and
possible treatment options.
Wed, Nov 2
6-7 pm
Film Noir Friday
All ages with adult caregiver, no registration required
Enjoy 1, 2 or 3 classic film noir movies and some light
refreshments at the Library!
Fri, Nov 4
9:30-11:30 am Suspicion (1941)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
11:30 am-1:30 pm The Woman in the Window
(1944) Directed by Fritz Lang
1:30-3:30 pm The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Directed by John Huston
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Adult
Programs
Adult
Programs
A Salute to
Veterans!
Gifts from Your Kitchen
Adults, registration
required
Enjoy an afternoon show and
refreshments
with Ron and Sandie, a terrific song and dance team
paying tribute to those who serve. Bring your family
and friends!
Sat, Nov 19
2-3 pm
Meet Santa and Snack!
All ages with adult caregiver, no
registration required
Heading to the Holiday parade?
Join us at the Library to sit on
Santa’s lap, make simple crafts, and
enjoy some festive treats!
Fri, Nov 25
Santa will be visiting at
10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm.
Adults, registration required
Pastry Chef Rose Deneen demonstrates how to create and package
some unique homemade gifts for
the holiday season. Tasting and
recipes included along with the
opportunity to win a gift to take home!
Sat, Dec 3
2-3 pm
The Essential Christmas Carol
All ages with adult caregiver, registration required
Through storytelling, presenter William Pack shares the
curious origins behind one of the most popular stories
ever written. Then, using the 1867 Charles Dickens’
script, Mr. Pack performs a reading of A Christmas Carol
enhanced by a modern
re-creation of a magic
lantern slide show
popular during Dickens’
lifetime.
Sat, Dec 10
2 pm
Guess How Many Ornaments
All ages
From November 25th through December 15th, visit the reference desk on the 2nd floor of the Main Library and
estimate the number of ornaments in the container on the desk. Submit your guess for a
chance to win a $25 gift card! The drawing for the gift card will occur on Dec 16th and
the winner will be notified that day.
Nov 25-Dec 15
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Thank you to our generous partners
for another wonderful event!
Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Joliet Area Historical Museum, Downtown City Center
Partnership, Friends of the Joliet Public Library,
D’Arcy Buick--GMC, NuMark Credit Union,
Penguin Random House Publishing, and
Voyager Media Publications.
Black Road Branch
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Safe Browsing Workshop
Registration required
Discover the benefits of safe browsing on the
Internet. We’ll talk about what is available in
regards to FREE software that protects you from
viruses, malware, spyware, adware, and more.
You will become familiar with terms and steps to
protect yourself online and the steps to protect
your computer.
Mon, Sept 12 11 am-1 pm
Tues, Oct 11 12-2 pm
Wed, Nov 9 4-6 pm
Introduction to Photoshop
Registration required
Learn how to use basic tools to enhance images in
this hands-on class! Have Fun! Discover the power of
Photoshop. Two sessions are one class.
Tue, Oct 11, Wed Oct 12
6:30-8:30 pm
Tue, Oct 25, Tue Nov 1
6:30-8:30 pm
Adobe Premiere Elements Video Editing
Registration required
You shot 100s of hours of video on your phone,
tablet, or camera. Now what? Edit them into a short
or long video of your vacation, wedding, presentation,
“how-to”, or release your creative side produce a
music video, drama, or comedy. There is no limit to
what you can do. Add narration and music. We will be
using the leading industry standard software, Adobe
Premiere Elements, an affordable software that works
well with Adobe Photoshop. Camera, Action, Edit.
Wed, Sept 21
6:30-8:30 pm
Technology
Technology
Digital Media Studio
The Digital Media Studio, also known as the DMS, is
now located in their new, bigger space on the Lower
Level of the Main Library. The studio is equipped with
both Macs and PCs for industry-standard image, video,
and audio editing.
The DMS staff is available to assist you with a variety of
multimedia projects. You can design posters, create and
record music or podcasts, build websites, edit photos,
create animations, and much more!
There are two 3D printers that can be used with staff
assistance. DMS users are welcome to come in to design
an object and then observe the 3D printers in action.
There is a $1 setup fee and a charge of 10¢ per 1 gram
of plastic. Most jobs are under $3 to create.
Need a poster? The Digital Media Studio is equipped
with a large format, full color printer for those 24” x 36”
and 18”x 24” print jobs. Prints are ready within 2
business days after receipt and cost $15-$20, depending
on size. Larger sizes are also available at a higher cost.
Contact the Digital Media Studio for more information
or to set up a reservation.
Phone:
(815) 846-3127
Email:
[email protected]
Wed, Sept 28
6:30-8:30 pm
Device Help
Visit the Digital Media Studio for help with your eReader, tablet or other portable device. We can show you
how to access and download eBooks and Magazines from the Library’s catalog
Every Wednesday in the Digital Media Studio, Lower Level
10 am-12 pm
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En Español
En Español
Programas En Español
Hora de Cuentos en español
Familias, no se requiere registrarse
Venga con toda la familia para escuchar cuentos
canciones y hacer una artesanía.
cada martes
6:30 pm
¡Descargue música
gratuita con
Freegal!
¡Descargue y
reproduzca música de
forma gratuita con la tarjeta de su biblioteca en Freegal
Music! Freegal ofrece acceso a más de ocho millones
de canciones de más de 80 países. Los géneros incluyen
banda, bolero, flamenco, folklórica, latina, merengue,
norteña, reggaetón, salsa, samba, tango y tropical. Los
miembros de JPL pueden descargar cinco canciones por
semana y transmitir por tres horas al día.
Comience: Visite nuestra pagina jolietlibrary.org/
downloadables y haga clic en el enlace Freegal. También
puede descargar la aplicación desde la tienda de
aplicaciones buscando Freegal Music. Necesita crear
un perfil en Freegal. Ingrese su numero de credencial
y su numero de identificación personal-los ultimos 4
numeros de su credencial.
¡Aprenda un nuevo idioma con Mango
Languages!
Aprenda a hablar
un nuevo idioma
con este servicio
gratuito de
aprendizaje en
línea. Tenemos disponibles actualmente: español, inglés
como segundo idioma, árabe, chino, francés, alemán,
griego, hebreo, italiano, japonés, polaco y ruso.
Comience: Visitando jolietlibrary.org/resources y
creando un perfil en Mango. Ingrese su numero de
credencial y su numero de identificación personal-los
ultimos 4 numeros de su credencial.
Sucursal Black Road
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Movie in Spanish / Película en español para Familias
Todas las edades, no es necesario registrarse
Traiga a su familia a la biblioteca para ver una película
en español. Gratuito para todos. Refrescos para los
que asitan.
lunes, Oct 3 Ratchet and Klank
6-8 pm
¡Reciba revistas
en español de
manera gratuita
en su dispositivo
electrónico!
Disfrute de sus revistas favoritas, como Cosmopolitan
en Español, Buen Hogar, Vanidades, TV y Novelas
y otros títulos utilizando Zinio. ¡También tenemos
revistas en inglés incluyendo US Weekly, Food Network,
Reader’s Digest, y más!
Comience: Visite jolietlibrary.org/downloadables
y haga clic en el enlace de Zinio. Necesita crear una
cuenta utilizando su credencial de la biblioteca.
También puede descargar la aplicación desde la tienda
de aplicaciones buscando Zinio.
¡Descubra
libros
electrónicos
con E-Read
Illinois!
Acceda a miles de títulos de ficción y no ficción,
incluyendo títulos en español, con eRead Illinois. Este
producto es un suplemento a nuestra plataforma de
libros electrónicos Overdrive. Ahora puede ver cinco
libros electrónicos en Overdrive y cinco más en Axis
360.
Comience: Visite jolietlibrary.org/downloadables y
haga clic en el enlace de eRead Illinois o descargue la
aplicación desde la tienda de aplicaciones buscando
Axis Reader 360. Necesita crear una cuenta con su
credencial de la Biblioteca, y comience a escuchar o a
leer su libro electrónico.
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Programas en inglés
Programas en inglés
Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Edades 3-6, no se requiere registrarse
Esta hora de cuentos especial para hablantes de
español e inglés les brindará a los niños acceso a
libros y actividades en ambos idiomas.
jueves, Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8
1-1:45 pm
Noche de Locura
Grados 6-12, se requiere registrarse
¡Un evento emocionante para los adolescentes!
Nota: Los adolescents deben llegar a las 5 pm y no
pueden salir hasta las 7 pm.
viernes, Sept 9, Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 9
4:30-7 pm
Noche de Videojuegos
Grados 1-6, no se requiere registrarse
¡Venga y juegue videojuegos con sus amigos!
martes, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 22
5-8 pm
Grupo de Asesoramiento para Adolescentes
Grados 6-12, no se requiere registrarse
Obtenga horas de servicio comunitario mientras
come bocadillos y comparte sus ideas sobre cómo
mejorar el Departamento Adolescente.
martes, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 & Dec 13
6-7:30 pm
Pequeños Creadores
Edades de 18 meses a 5 años con un adulto.
El registro inicia Aug 29, Oct 17, Oct 31
Jueguen, diseñen y creen juntos. Únase y explore
los nuevos materiales, herramientas y procesos
mientras crea un proyecto que puede llevar a casa.
A veces, la creatividad puede ser un problema, así
que vista a su pequeño creador (y usted) con ropa
vieja que pueda ser manchada con pintura, tinta y
pegamento.
lunes, Sept 19, Oct 24, Nov 14
10-11 am
Cuentos en Panera Bread
Edades 3-5 con un adulto, no se requiere registrarse
Acompáñanos para unos cuentos y canciones en
Panera Bread, localizado en la Westfield Louis Joliet
Mall y recibe una galleta gratis.
viernes, Sept 9 & 23, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 18, Dec 9
9:30-10:30 am
Panera Bread
Louis Joliet Mall
Paseos Familiares
Edades 4-12 con un adulto,
registración empieza Aug 29 y Oct 31
JJC Planetarium
Edificio F en el JJC Main Campus
1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet
Toma un paseo por el cielo nocturno durante este show
y descubre como seria viajar a la luna.
lunes, Sept 19
4:15-5:30 pm
Marco’s Pizza
1560 IL Rte. 59, Joliet
¡Echateun vistazo en la cocina de Marco’s Pizza y aún
mejor haz tu propia mini pizza!
martes, Nov 15
4:30-5:30 pm o 6:30-7:30 pm
Cocinando con la Chef Rose Deneen
Adultos, se requiere registrarse
Chef Rose Deneen demostrará cómo hacer tres comidas con solo una olla el sábado 17 de septiembre en la
Biblioteca Principal. El sábado 3 de diciembre, se mostrará cómo crear y empaquetar, regalos hechos en casa para la
temporada navideña.
Sabado, Sept 17 Comidas en olla
Sabado, Dec 3 Regalos de la Cocina
2-3 pm
2-3 pm
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Program Calendar
Program Calendar
SEPTEMBER
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
15
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
9
Friday Night Madness
4:30p
10
Movie Poster Exhibit
9a
Minecraft 2p
6
Minecraft 3:30p
7
I-Cash 6p
Voter Registration 10a
8
Bilingual Storytime 1p
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Fairy Tale Eng 4:30p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
Escape the Room 6p
12
13
Block Party 4p
Crazy Eights 4:30p
14
Pokémon 6:30p
15
16
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
Giant Board Games 4p
Language 101 4:30p
17
Peter Rabbit 11a
Shakespeare 11a
Peter Rabbit 1:30p
One Pot Meals 2p
19
Littlest Makers 10a
Planetarium 4:15p (OS)
Journey Care 6p
20
Art Smart 3:30p
Crazy Eights 4:30p
Video Games 5p
TAG 6p
21
Get Graphic 6:30p
Adobe Elements 6:30p
22
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
Otaku Day 6p
Fuzzy Fun 6:30p
23
24
Cult Classic Movies:
Harold & Maude 1p
Buckaroo Bonsai 3p
26
Block Party 4:30p
Marcos Pizza 6p
27
Crazy Eights 4:30p
Robotics 4:30p
28
LOL Book Club 4:30p
Adobe Elements 6:30p
29
30
5
Labor Day
Library Closed +
Safe Browsing 11a
Barbie Club 4p
Snap Circuits 4:30p
Nerdy Con 6p
Miracles From Heaven 6p
OCTOBER
MON
TUES
Children’s Program
Teen Program
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
WED
Adult Program
(OS) Off Site
THURS
FRI
SAT
1
Magician 1p
Voter Registration 10a
Main Library
Black Road Branch
+ Both Locations
8 - Saturday
Salsa Tasting 2p
3
Harry Potter Club 4:30p
Película en español 6p
4
Minecraft 3:30p
Crazy Eights 4:30p
Guys Read 6:30p
5
Paint and Sip 6p
Mango 6p
6
Bilingual Storytime 1p
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Fairy Tale Eng. 4:30p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
7
10
Pop-Up Theater 1p
Barbie Club 4p
Snap Circuits 4:30p
Nerdy Con 6p
11
12
Screenings 9:30a
Paint and Sip Jr 4:30p
Pokémon 6:30p
13
Screenings 9:30a
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
Mass Destruction 6p
14
15
Screenings 10a
17
18
Art Smart 3:30p
Crazy Eights 4:30p
Video Games 5p
TAG 6p
19
Page to Screen 4p
20
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
Language 101 4:30p
21
22
RIP Paranormal 2p
24 Movie: Forest 4p
Movie: Insidious 6p
25
Crazy Eights 4:30p
Robotics 4:30p
26
LOL Book Club 4:30p
27
Crazy Eights K-2 4p
Crazy Eights Gr 3-5 5p
Spooktacular 6:30p
Teen Book Club 6p
28
Halloween Crafts
(while supplies last)
Spooktacular Madness
4:30p
29
Safe Browsing 12p
Block Party 4p
Crazy Eights 4:30p
Robotics 4:30p
Intro to Photoshop I 6:30p
31 Happy Halloween! Intro to Photoshop I 6:30p
Intro to Photoshop II 6:30p
9 - Sunday
Rootbeer Fest 2p
NOVEMBER
MON
7
Harry Potter Club 4:30p
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
1 Minecraft 3:30p
Gooey Creations 4p
Crazy Eights 4:30p
Guys Read 6:30p
Día de los Muertos 6:30p
Get Graphic 6:30p (OS)
Intro to Photoshop II 6:30p
2
3
4
Film Noir Friday:
Suspicion 9:30a
Woman in the Window
11:30a
Asphalt Jungle 1:30p
5
8
9
10
11
12
Block Party 4p
Robotics 4:30p
Type 2 Diabetes 6p
Safe Browsing 4p
Taste Bud Extra 6p
Pókemon 6:30p
Otaku Day 6p
Stitch It 6:30p
Bilingual Storytime 1p
Fairy Tale Eng 4:30p
Spa Day 6p
Mary Poppins 1p
Comic Workshop 1p
19
Marco’s Pizza 4:30p (OS)
TAG 6p
Marco’s Pizza 6:30p (OS)
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
Art Smart 3:30p
Video Games 5p
Teen Book Club 6p
28
29
Robotics 4:30p
Books and Pizza 6p
Language 101 4:30p
Thanksgiving Day
Library Closed +
Laser Tag Madness
4:30p
Santa Meet
& Greet
10a, 12p
& 2p
Salute to Veterans 2p
Nov 25-Dec 3
Black Friday Sale
Save 50% on Fines
Watch for more info!
26
30
LOL Book Club 4:30p
Children’s Program
DECEMBER
MON
Minecraft 2p
Veteran’s Day
Library Closed +
14
Littlest Makers 10a
Barbie Club 4p
Snap Circuits 4:30p
Nerdy Con 6p
Money Monster 6p
Block Party 4:30p
SAT
Teen Program
TUES
(OS) Off Site
WED
Nov 25 - Dec 15
Guess How many Ornaments
Adult Program
THURS
Main Library
Black Road Branch
+ Both Locations
FRI
SAT
1
Gingerbread Houses
6p
2
3
Gifts From the Kitchen
2p
Staff Training
Library Opens @
Noon +
5
Harry Potter Club 4:30p
6
Minecraft 3:30p
Guys Read 6:30p
7
8
Bilingual Storytime 1p
Post It Note Art 4p
9
Friday Night Madness
4:30p
10
Christmas Carol 2p
12
13
TAG 6p
Stories with Santa 6:30p
14
Stories with Santa 10a
15
Easy Origami 6p
Teen Book Club 6p
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
29
30
31
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Christmas Eve Day
Library Closed +
(& Christmas Day)
New Year’s Eve
Library closed on
January 1, 2017 +