Joliet Public Library builds bridges through language and literacy

October 13, 2026 News

The Joliet Public Library is expanding resources and programming for Spanish-speaking residents with a new Spanish-language book club, additional free English Language Learning (ELL) classes and one-on-one English tutoring.

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Friends of the Joliet Public Library to host fall book sale

October 8, 2026 Events and ProgramsNewsWhat's Going on in Joliet

The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host its popular fall book sale Oct. 23-25, 2026 at the Black Road Branch.

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Banned books worth reading at least once

October 2, 2026 Books and More

Celebrate Banned Books Week with JPL as staff share challenged and banned books worth reading at least once.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Joliet Public Library

September 14, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and TeensStaff Shares

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Joliet Public Library with programs, books, movies, music, digital resources and Spanish-language services.

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Wrapping old in new: The changing face of a downtown Joliet block

September 3, 2026 Uncategorized

Before the City Square, this downtown Joliet block was home to businesses, offices and storefronts. Take a look back at how the area has changed.

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Joliet Public Library to host Fandom, Arts & Music Expo

August 31, 2026 Events and ProgramsNews

The Joliet Public Library will host its second annual Fandom, Art & Music Expo (FAME), a free, family-friendly mini-convention on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring nearly…

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Back-to-school checklist: Don’t forget your library card

August 10, 2026 Uncategorized

Whether you’re a parent whose child is starting kindergarten or you’re a student heading off to college, the back-to-school season is filled with excitement — and plenty of preparation.

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5 ways to celebrate your favorite fandom at the Joliet Public Library

August 5, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens

Whether you’re an anime fan, a comic book lover, or a passionate gamer, the Joliet Public Library has many resources for you to “nerd out” and express yourself.

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9 myths about library cards

July 30, 2026 AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens

There’s a good chance your library card can do more than you realize.

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How the library can help you find a job

Adults

Beyond providing a quiet place to work, the Joliet Public Library offers free tools, technology and expert resources to help you search with confidence.

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One library card. Four decades of memories.

July 20, 2026 Patron stories

A childhood library card became a lifelong connection. Read the story of one Joliet Public Library patron who has carried the same library card since the early 1980s.

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7 surprising things you can check out at Joliet Public Library

AdultsBooks and MoreKids, Tweens and Teens

You might not realize it, but Joliet Public Library has way more to offer to cardholders besides reading material.

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