December 2017
Stories with Santa
Children of all ages Santa's helpers will read seasonal stories. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and spend time doing activities with their families. Bring your camera! This event is co-sponsored by the Will County Reading Council. No registration is required.
Find out more »January 2018
Hawaiian Luau
(Children of all ages with adult) Got cabin fever? Surf’s up! Join us for an all-out beach bash! Enjoy Hawaiian themed music, dancing, crafts and games. (Costumes welcome, not required.) Registration opens January 8, 2018.
Find out more »April 2018
Peppa Pig Party
(Children of all ages with adult) Join us for a celebration of Peppa Pig that will feature games, crafts and more. This party will be so much fun that children will oink for joy! Registration opens April 2, 2018.
Find out more »Colorful Seed Bombs
(Children of all ages with adult) Want to make the world a more beautiful place? Come and make some seed bombs, either for yourself or as a gift for someone else. Registration opens April 2, 2018.
Find out more »October 2018
Day of the Dead Celebration Movie Event Coco
As part of the Day of the Dead celebration, the movie Coco (PG) will be shown in both English and Spanish. All ages with adult, no registration The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living. The concept for Coco is inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday. Light refreshments…
Find out more »December 2018
Gingerbread Houses
(Grades 7-12 or ages 13-18) Test your creativity & building skills, to see if you can master the gingerbread house! Registration opens November 19, 2018.
Find out more »Stories with Santa
(Children of all ages) Santa's helpers will read seasonal stories. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and spend time doing activities with their families. Bring your camera! This event is co-sponsored by the Will County Reading Council. No registration is required.
Find out more »Stories with Santa
(Children of all ages) Santa's helpers will read seasonal stories. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and spend time doing activities with their families. Bring your camera! This event is co-sponsored by the Will County Reading Council. No registration is required.
Find out more »January 2019
Winter Break Make and Take
(Children of all ages) Need to get out of the house? Stop by the youth department to do an awesome craft. This will be avaliable during hours of operation January 2 - January 6. No registration is required.
Find out more »Robot Rally
(Grades 1-3) Do cool tricks with robots! Learn basic coding while playing games with our cute and friendly robots. Registration opens December 17, 2018.
Find out more »Super Smash Bros Ultimate
(Children of all ages with adult) Stop by to experience the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate video game, new to Nintendo Switch. Take turns challenging your friends and family! No registration is required.
Find out more »March 2019
Family No Sew Pillows
(Children of all ages with adult) Come join us to make easy throw pillows without a single stitch. Tie your way to family fun! Registration opens March 4, 2019.
Find out more »Lego Club
(Children of all ages with adult) The library will supply Lego ™ bricks for free play and the occasional challenge! Are you up for it? No registration is required.
Find out more »Movie matinee
Ralph Breaks the Internet (Children of all ages with adult) See the sequel to Wreck It Ralph while enjoying popcorn and drinks with your family. No registration is required.
Find out more »April 2019
Crash Test Race Cars
(Grades 1-5) Can you design and build a race car that will win a race AND protect its egg passenger when you crash? Registration opens March 25, 2019.
Find out more »Crafting for a Cause
Crafting for a Cause: National Library Week Community Partnership Celebration All ages with adult, no registration Join us and make Puffy Paint NonSlip Socks! A fun crafting experience that benefits you & Joliet Area Community Hospice! Make one for you & one to donate to JACH. Participates will be entered in a drawing to win a Kindle Fire! All materials will be provided along with refreshments.
Find out more »Mario Party
(All ages with adult) “Mario Time!” Take a photo with Mario IRL from 2-3 and enjoy lots of games and activities centered around your favorite plumber and friends. Registration opens March 25, 2019.
Find out more »June 2019
Movie Matinee
Come enjoy a movie and a snack in cool comfort with friends. Children of all ages, no registration
Find out more »Zoo to You Petting Zoo
Zoo to You is bringing some animal friends to the library. Pet a mini donkey, a lamb and maybe even a llama. Meet on the lawn. All ages, no registration
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