Winter/Spring Program Guide 2015

WHAT’S INSIDE
General Information..........2-3
Children’s Programs...........4-5
Teen Programs...................6-7
Adult Programs..................8-9
Technology.........................10-11
En Español.........................12-13
Program Calendar..............14-16
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon-Thurs
Fri & Sat
Sun
9 am-9 pm
9 am-5 pm
1 pm-5 pm
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Thursday, January 1
New Year’s Day
Monday, February 16
Presidents’ Day
Friday, April 3
Good Friday
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
Closed Sundays May 24-Sept 6
OPENING @ NOON
Friday, April 10
Staff Training
Winter/Spring Program Guide 2015
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General Information
Mission
The Joliet Public Library brings
together the resources, services,
and expertise to inspire Joliet
residents of all ages to Read,
Explore, Ask, and Discover. JPL
connects you to your world, your
community, and yourself.
Get a Library Card
Any resident of the city of Joliet
may apply for a library card at the
Circulation Desk at either library.
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.
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
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.
MAIN LIBRARY 150 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL
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Board of Trustees
Esperanza Chavez
Ronald E. Cornelius
Nancy K. Henricksen
Dr. John Markley
Emita R. Ostrem
Lynn Poper-Samalea
Jean M. Smiles
Library Director
Kevin Medows
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
the Marketing and Community
Relations Liaison 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
Community Relations Liaison, Joliet
Public Library by telephone at 815846-3124, by email at msillar@
jolietlibrary.org or in writing, not
less than five (5) working days prior
to the meeting.
BLACK ROAD BRANCH
3395 Black Rd, Joliet, IL
Main Library
Interlibrary Loans
Did you know if you are looking for
an item not owned by the Joliet
Public Library or one of the libraries
in the Pinnacle Library Cooperative,
you can request it through a service
called interlibrary loan (ILL)?
Books, articles, DVDs, CDs,
Audiobooks and microfilms can be
requested via interlibrary
loan. Their availability depends on
the policies of the owning libraries.
New, popular and high-cost
materials are often unavailable.
Submit an ILL request through one
of the follwoing:
1.) Catalog: Place an ILL request
using the Pinnacle Catalog by
clicking the link “Click here to
search WorldCat: Libraries
Worldwide.”
2.) Database: Place an interlibrary
loan request using the library’s
database FirstSearch WorldCat.
3.) In person: Visit Adult Services at
the Main Library
4.) Phone: Call the Main Library.
at 815-740-2660 and ask for Adult
Services Department.
5.) Email: Submit an email request
to [email protected] and include
the author’s name and the title of
the item you are requesting, as well
as your library card barcode.
Black Road Branch
The Friends of the Joliet Public Library
is a non-profit organization made up
of people who support the library by
raising funds to help sponsor programs
and provide library materials.
2015 Officers
President Leanne Primrose-Brown
Vice President Dave Hlavac
Treasurer Frankie Overcash
Secretary Linda Aguilar &
Roxanne Schwarz
Meeting Schedule
New members always welcome!
Sat, Jan 10
ML
10 am
BRB
Sat, April 11
10 am
Spring Book Sale
Most items priced $1 or less!
BRB Fri, May 1-Sun, May 3
Learn More
Visit
jolietlibrary.org/friends-library
Email
[email protected]
Like us
facebook.com/FriendsofJPL
Zinio
Zinio for Libraries, the World’s
Largest Newsstand, allows JPL
patrons unlimited multi-user access
to complete digital magazines,
easily viewed on most Internetenabled devices through the Joliet
Public Library website.
You will need your library card
number to create an account.
You will create a total of TWO (2)
accounts within Zinio. The first
account is your Library Collection
account which allows you to check
out magazines and keep them for
as long as you wish. The Zinio.
com Reader account is for reading
checked out magazines via online
streaming with computers and/
or downloaded offline via mobile
apps.
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/hour Monday-Friday
6 am-7 pm.
Connect with Us
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Children’s Programs
Robotics Team
Make Your Own Scarf
Learn to build and program robots
using Lego® Mindstorms. We
will form small group teams and
present a showcase in April.
Tues Jan 6, 20 Feb 10, 24 Mar
ML
10, 24 Apr 7, 14, 21, 6-8 pm
Learn to knit your own scarf
to keep out the cold weather.
Knitting needles and yarn will be
provided to start your project.
Thurs, Jan 22
BRB
4:30-5:30 pm
Grades 5-8, registration opens Jan 5
Snap Circuits
Grades 3-6, registration opens Dec 29,
Jan 26, March 2, April 6, April 26
Work with your friends to build a
radio, burglar alarm, microphone
or other gadgets.
Tues Jan 13 Feb 10 Mar 17
BRB
Apr 21 May 12, 4:30-5:30 pm
Video Game Night
Grades 3-5, no registration required
Grab some friends and join us for a
night of Wii video games!
Tues Jan 13 Feb 10 March 17
ML
April 14, 5-8 pm
Pokemon League
Grades 2-8, no registration required
Become a Pokemon Master and
take on your friends during free
play or a tournament! Children
who want to “duel” should bring
their own deck of 60 cards.
Wed Jan 14 Feb 11 Mar 11
BRB
Apr 8 May 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
Minecraft Basics
Grades 2-6, registration opens Jan 5,
Feb 9, March 16 and April 6
Learn new tricks and skills to bring
your imagination to virtual reality
in Minecraft.
Mon Jan 19 & March 30
BRB
2-3:30 pm
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Sat Feb 28 & April 25
BRB
10-11:30 am
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Grades 3-5, registration opens Jan 5
Game On
Grades 3-5, no registration required
Drop in for some board game fun!
Play an old favorite or learn how to
play something new.
Tue Jan 27 & March 31
ML
5-8 pm
Glow in the Dark
Grades 3-7, registration opens Feb 2
Let’s celebrate long nights! Join us
for crafts, games and activities that
glow in the dark.
Thurs, Feb 19
BRB
6:30-7:30 pm
BOOK CLUBS
Girls Read & Girls Read Jr
Share your favorite books with
your friends in this book club just
for girls! Snacks will be provided.
Please bring your library card so
you can check out the next month’s
book.
Girls Read
Grades 4-7, registration opens the day
of the previous book group
Thurs Jan 15 Feb 19 Mar 19
Apr 16 May 14, 4:30-5:30 pm
Wed, Jan 21 Feb 18 Mar 18
Apr 15, 4-5 pm
Girls Read, Jr
Grades 2-4, registration opens day of
the previous book group
Mon Jan 26 Feb 23 Mar 23
Apr 20 May 18, 4:30-5:30 pm
Science Challenge
Grades 2-5, registration opens Jan 12
& March 9
Explore science through fun
experiments and other activities.
Each month will have a different
scientific theme.
Thurs Jan 29 & Mar 26
BRB
6:30-7:30 pm
Valentine’s Bingo & Crafts
All ages with adult, registration
opens Jan 26
Win some sweet prizes and make
crafts for your sweetie!
Sat, Feb 7
BRB
1:30-3 pm
ML
Sat, Feb 14
1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Guys Read
Grades 4-7, registration opens day of
previous book group
Hang out and talk about books and
graphic novels! Enjoy pizza and
soda.
Mon Jan 26 Feb 23 Mar 30
Apr 20, 6-7 pm
Tues Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 24
April 21, 6:30-7:30 pm
I Can Read Club
Grades K-2 with adult, registration
required for each five week session
Parents share and explore literacy
concepts with your children who are
emergent readers.
Wed, 6-7 pm
Jan 14-Feb 11
Wed, 4:30-5:30 pm
Feb 11-March 11
Main Library
Family Field Trips
Ages 4 and up with adult, registration
opens Feb 2, Feb 23, and March 30
Messy Masterpieces
Ages 4-8, registration opens Feb 16 &
April 13
Get messy and have fun making
Get a behind-the-scenes look at these art with paint, glue, bubbles and
special places in Joliet! Please meet at other materials. Please wear old
the address listed for each trip by 4:30 clothes.
pm to make sure you find our group.
Mon, March 2, April 27
JJC Planetarium Show F Building on JJC BRB 4:30-5:30 pm
Main Campus (1215 Houbolt Rd)
Take a trip through the current night
sky during this seasonal show, and see
what it is like to travel to the moon!
Tues, Feb 17
4:30-5:30 pm
Joliet Fire Station 101 E Clinton St OR
2293 Essington Rd
See the engines and fire station up
close and find out how firefighters do
their jobs.
Tues, Mar 10
4:30-5:30 pm
JJC One Room Schoolhouse
Daddies and Doughnuts
Ages 2-6 with adult, registration
opens March 2
Grab your favorite guy and make
some memories! Come to the
library for stories, crafts, games,
and doughnuts.
Sat, Mar 21
BRB
9:30-10:15 am
My Little Pony Family Fun
All ages, registration opens March 16
Preschool Fair
All ages, no registration required
A free community event where
parents and families will have
the opportunity to learn about
preschool programs and services
in the Joliet area. The fair is
cosponsored by the Joliet Area
Association for the Education of
Young Children.
Sat, April 18
BRB
10 am-1 pm
Three Cheers for Animals
Ages 4-10, registration opens
March 30
Celebrate our animal friends by
making a special bird feeder and
playing fun animal related games.
Sat, April 18
ML
1-2 pm
Make some friendships that are
magical! Come to the library
Dennis DeBondt:
Building Entrance U on JJC Main Campus
during spring break for some crafts
Laugh Out Loud Magic Show
(1215 Houbolt Rd)
and games that show your love
All ages, no registration is required
Visit the Cronin Schoolhouse and find for your favorite ponies.
but seating is limited
out from former students of one-room
Wed, Apr 1
BRB
Enjoy a fantastic family-friendly magic
schoolhouses what life was like for
1:30-2:30 pm
show with plenty of humor and
students and teachers long ago.
Mon, March 30
audience participation.
Tues, April 14
ML
1:30-2:30
pm
Sat,
March 7
4:30-5:15 pm
10-11 am
Army FAQ
Tea Party
Sat, March 7
Ages 3-6 & Ages 6-10 (simultaneous
Ages 4 & up, registration opens Feb 2
2-3 pm
programs), registration opens
Everything you ever wanted to
March 30
know about the army but didn’t
Calling all girls and boys for a dress
know who to ask! A member of
up tea party with stories, snacks,
the armed forces will be on hand
and games!
to tell us what life is like in the
Cookies & Milk Storytime at
Wed, April 15
army and show us the kind of
Panera Bread
BRB
4:30-5:30 pm
equipment they use.
Ages 3-5 with adult, registration
Thurs, Feb 19
opens Dec 29, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23,
FAQ About Pets
ML
4:30-5:30 pm
Apr 27
Ages 4 and up, registration opens
Join us for songs and stories at
April 6
Thurs, Feb 26
BRB
Join us as a veterinarian from Crest Panera Bread, located in the
6:30-7:30 pm
Westfield Louis Joliet Mall and get
Hill Cat and Dog Clinic talks about
Bookend Decorating
a free cookie.
how to take care of pets and what
Grades 1-5, registration opens Feb 23
Panera Louis Joliet
life is like for veterinarians. You
Decorate bookends that we can
Fri, 9:30-10:30 am
will even get the chance to see
use to brighten up the children’s
Jan 9, 23 Feb 13, 27 Mar 13, 27
some pets!
department!
Apr 17, 24 May 8, 22
Thurs, April 23
BRB
Mon, Mar 9
6:30-7:30 pm
BRB
6:30-7:30 pm
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Teen Programs
Bookend Decorating
Grades 6-12, registration required
Minecraft Mayhem
Grades 6-12, registration required
Decorate bookends for the
Come in and learn how to
teen department and yourself increase your Minecraft skills!
with your favorite book or
Mon Jan 19 & Mar 30
BRB
fandom moments.
4-5:30 pm
Mon, Jan 12
BRB
Sat Feb 28 & Apr 25
BRB
6-7 pm
1:30-3 pm
Mon, Jan 26
Robotics Club
ML
6-7 pm
Grades 6-12, no registration required
Use Lego Mindstorms and
Friday Night Madness
Grades 6-12, registration required
other kits to build robotics.
Join us for some after hours
Tues Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar
BRB
fun at the library. Note: teens
17 Apr 21, 6-7:30 pm
must be in by 5pm and cannot
Plastic Bottle Wallet
leave until 7pm.
Grades 6-12, registration required
Fri Jan 16 Feb 20 Mar 20 Make your cool wallet or
BRB
Apr 17, 4:30-7 pm
container using water bottles
and zippers.
Tues, Jan 27
BRB
6-7 pm
Knit a Scarf
Grades 6-12, registration required
Learn the basics of knitting so you
can make your own scarf this winter!
Thurs, Jan. 22
6-7 pm
Mon, Feb. 23
6-7 pm
Food in a Mug
Grades 6-12, registration required
Decorate your own mug and
learn how to make quick
cake- in-a-mug recipes.
Wed, Feb 4
BRB
6-7:30 pm
ML
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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.
Mon Jan 19 Feb 23 Mar 16
Apr 20 May 18, 6-7:30 pm
Teen Book Club
Grades 8-12, no registration required
Book selections will be chosen
by group and a free copy will be
given out the month before.
Thurs Jan 29 Feb 26 Mar 26
Apr 30 May 28, 6-7:30 pm
Un-Valentine’s Day
Grades 6-12, registration required
Celebrate Un-Valentine’s Day
with crafts, games, and food.
Thurs, Feb 12
BRB
6-7:30 pm
Tues, Feb 17
6-7 pm
Fingerless Gloves Main Library
Book Swap
Fingerless Gloves
Grades 6-12, registration required
How to Play
Poker
Learn how to transform
socks into fingerless
Grades 6 -12, registration is required
gloves.
Learn the basics of playing poker
Wed, Feb 25
BRB
and compete against other teens.
6-7 pm
Thurs, Mar. 12
White Crayon Art
6 -7 pm
Grades 6-12, registration
required
Make art using watercolor paint and white
crayons.
Mon, Mar 2
BRB
6-7 pm
Mock the Movie: High
School Musical
Grades 6 -12, no registration required
Bring your phones and
join us as we mock the movie
High School Musical.
Thurs, Mar 5
BRB
6-8 pm
Altered Metal Tins
Grades 6-12, registration required
Create mini-scenes using old
metal tin boxes.
Tues, Mar 24
BRB
6-7 pm
Bring in unwanted teen books
to swap with others.
Mon, Apr 6
BRB
6-7 pm
Constellations Galore
Grades 6-12, registration required
Make constellation crafts
while learning about the
folklore behind them.
Thurs, Apr 9
BRB
6-7:30 pm
Make your Own Candy
Grades 6-12, registration required
Gaming Unplugged
Grades 6 -12, no registration required
Leave the gaming systems at
home and learn how to play
new board and card games
such as Munchkin and Apples
to Apples. Feel free to bring
your own games/cards if you
have them.
Tues, Mar 31
BRB
12 -4 pm
PJ’s & Cartoons
Grades 6 -12, no registration required
Relive your childhood by
watching old Saturday
morning cartoons and eating
snacks. Teen are encouraged
to come in PJs and bring
pillows and blankets.
Thurs, Apr 2
BRB
10 am-4 pm
Black Road Branch
Grades 6-12, no registration required
Make your own chocolate
molds, pixie stix, and altoids.
Tues, Apr 14
BRB
6 - 8 pm
ML
Wed, Apr 22
6-8 pm
Canvas Shoes
Grades 6-12, registration required
Turn ordinary white canvas
shoes into a masterpiece
using paint. Teens will need
to bring own shoes, all other
supplies will be provided.
Wed, Apr 29
BRB
6-7 pm
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Adult Programs
Demystifying the Estate Planning
Process: What You Need to Know to be
an Educated Consumer
Adults, registration required
Creating an estate plan can be an
emotional topic. Not only is it difficult to
address your own mortality, but it can
seem impossible to understand the laws
and taxes involved. This presentation
is designed to help you know what
questions to ask and to highlight some of
the important issues to consider in the
estate planning process. Topics covered
will include wills, trusts, health care
decision making, insurance and financial
planning.
Wed, Feb 11
BRB
7-8:30 pm
A Musical Afternoon with Members of
the Joliet Symphony Orchestra
All ages, no registration required
To celebrate its 10th anniversary
season, the Joliet Symphony Orchestra
is engaging the community through
10 community performances. Join us
for an enjoyable afternoon of musical
entertainment.
Sun, Feb 22
BRB
2-3 pm
Get Graphic Book Club
Adults, registration required
Join this brand new book club
for adults and 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! We will discuss a different
title each month.
Feb The Librarian Mar Black Hole
Apr The Beatles Experience
May You pick it!
Tues Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7
May 5, 7-8 pm
Adults, no registration required
familiar, uncommon, commercial and
Evening Wednesdays, 7 pm
handmade. A discussion of this beloved treat
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18,
will cover handling, storage, melting, uses and BRB
Apr 15, May 20
misuses. Enjoy complimentary recipes and
prize giveaways!
Tues, Feb 10
7-8 pm
Thurs, Feb 12
7-8 pm
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I Cash Searches
Adults, no registration required
A representative from the Illinois
State Treasurer’s office will be
available to assist you with the
simple process of reclaiming money
or assets.
Sat, March 21
ML
1-3 pm
Morning/Evening Book Discussion
Affordable Care Act Information
Group
Join this lively and entertaining
book group and share your love of
reading! We hold a morning and
evening session each month.
Jan Black and Blue by Anna
Quindlen
Feb I Know Why the Caged Bird
Sings by Maya Angelou
Mar The Invention of Wings by Sue
Monk Kidd
Apr The Life and Times of the
Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
May Sycamore Row by John
Grisham
Morning Tuesdays, 10 am
Adults, registration required
BRB Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17,
Join us for a night of chocolate indulgence!
Apr 21, May 19
Try a variety of samples, domestic, imported,
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Movie Mondays
Adults, no registration required
Drop in for a movie night at the
library! Refreshments provided.
Feb 9 Twilight
Apr 20 Jersey Boys
Mon Feb 9 & Apr 20
ML
6 pm
Registration is highly recommended
Open Enrollment for the Affordable
Care Act ends February 15. Find out
if you are eligible and how to sign
up. Representatives from Campaign
for Better Health, a partner of Get
Covered Illinois and the Illinois
Department of Public Health, will
be available to answer all of your
questions.
Mon, Jan 5
7-8 pm
Mon, Feb 2
7-8 pm
Affordable Care Act Enrollment
Adults, registration required
After attending an Information
Session and learning if you qualify
for coverage under the Affordable
Care Act, you can sign up at one of
the following sessions.
Wed, Jan 7
3-7 pm
Sat, Feb 7
10 am-2 pm
Main Library
Chicagoland Cemeteries
Adults, registration required
Kevin Korst, Local History
Coordinator from the Oak Lawn
Public Library, will present a
program that reveals the meanings
behind grave symbols, what famous
people are buried nearby, and
stories & legends of those burial
places.
Thurs, March 12
7-8 pm
Vintage Sports Collectibles: Are
There Any In Your Attic?
All ages, registration required
Hear about the lifelong passion for
collecting baseball memorabilia
along with an explanation of the
appraisal procedure from Michael
Osacky of baseballintheattic.com.
Michael has appraised the world
championship athletic collections of
the Chicago Bulls and the New York
Yankees as well as their athletes.
Time permitting, he will provide
a free appraisal of vintage sports
collectibles.
Sat, Mar 21
BRB
2-3:30 pm
Write-On Writers Group
Adult, no registration required
Are you an aspiring writer? Looking
for other writers for support and
advice? Come join this informal
group of both published authors
and aspiring writers to discuss,
critique, and share.
Thurs Jan 8, 22 Mar 5, 19
BRB Feb 5, 19 Apr 2, 16
6:30-8:30 pm
Money Smart Week
Financial Recovery
Adults, registration required
Learn valuable tips on how you can
rebuild your financial life and repair
your credit.
Sat, April 11
2-3 pm
Black Road Branch
American Beauty: 100 Years of
Cosmetics and Beauty Boosters
Ages 12 and up, registration required
The Great Read 2015
This year The Great Read will host
numerous programs highlighting Pop
Culture. Participants are encouraged
to read any of the many books about
Pop Culture and participate in all
programs that suit their interest.
Visit ww2.psd202.org/greatread for
program and book lists.
Pop Culture Clash Kickoff Event
Prove you are a super fan and your
fandom is superior at this brackettiered trivia night!
Barnes & Noble Joliet
Wed, Feb 11 @ 6 pm
100 Years of Football
Adults and families, registration required
Learn about the unique and exciting
history of the most popular sport
in American society. Joe Ziemba,
with some help from the audience,
will guide you through 100 years of
collegiate and professional football.
He will also be displaying artifacts
from his personal collection.
Sat, Feb 28
1-2 pm
From squeezing into corsets to
spackling their skin with makeup,
American woman have gone to
amusing and sometimes painful
lengths in their quest for beauty.
Travel with historian Leslie Goddard
through more than a century of
beauty products, exploring lipstick,
mascara, corsets, hoopskirts and nail
polish. Vintage advertisements and
artifacts make this a fascinating and
nostalgic trip back in time!
Sat, Mar 14
2-3 pm
From Fad to Forever! Skip Griparis
Sings Rock’s Story
Adults and families, no registration
required
History was never so fun! With his
remarkable 3½-octave chameleon
voice, dynamic guitar and insightful
humor, Skip Griparis explores and
recreates Rock’s innovators, from
pre-Elvis to the Beatles and beyond.
Whether audiences lived the music
or groove to it for the first time,
they’ll have a sock hop in their seats!
Sat, April 11 *Changed to Sun, April 12
2-3 pm
Money Matters
Securing Your Identity
Learn the tips and tricks you need
to know to be money smart!
Understand where your money
goes, how to prepare a budget,
and what are those hidden savings
opportunities.
Thurs, April 9
Wed, Apr 22
BRB
7-8 pm
7-8:30 pm
Learn what identity theft is, how to
guard against it, and what to do if
your identity is compromised.
Sun, Apr 19
BRB
2-3:30 pm
Adults, registration required
Adults, registration required
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Technology
Computer Basics
Registration required
Are you a “newbie” to computers?
No worries… We’re here to help
you get started. In this class you
will gain a basic understanding of
computer components and their
function. This class will focus on
basic keyboarding, mouse usage,
and running programs.
Thur, Feb 5
BRB
3-5 pm
Tue, May 5
1-3 pm
Using the Internet
Registration required
Do you want to be more
competitive in the job market or
a more successful student? If so,
this class is for you. Learn how
to navigate the Internet to find
exactly what you’re looking for
on the web. Attendance of our
Computer Basics class is highly
recommended before attending
this class.
Wed, Mar 4
ML
1-3 pm
Introduction to Facebook
Registration required. If you need
assistance signing up for a Facebook
account please arrive at least 20
minutes prior to the start time.
Find out why Facebook has over
800 million active users and
become part of the sensation.
Learn how to use your Facebook
account and keep in touch with
family and friends. Attendance
at both Computer Basics and
Using the Internet, or equivalent
experience, is recommended for
users before attending this class.
Tue, Feb 12
BRB
1-3 pm
ML
Tue, Apr 14
1-3 pm
No registration required
No registration required
An ongoing monthly group which
meets to learn about 3D design
and printing. Learn about and
discuss the process of 3D printing
and gain first hand experience with
the library’s Makerbot 3D printers
and 3D modeling software such as
Google’s SketchUp and the open
source program Blender.
Thur Mar 19 Apr 16 May 21
ML
4-6 pm
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eBook Training
Visit the Adult Services Department and learn
how to check out, download, and transfer eBooks
to a portable reader.
Thursdays
BRB
2-5 pm
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Registration required
Have fun exploring your creative
side and discovering the power
of these programs! In the first
half of class, you will learn how
to use Photoshop to enhance and
manipulate images. The second
half will cover creating and editing
videos in Premiere Elements. You
won’t want to miss out on this
double feature class!
Sat Feb 21 & Apr 18
BRB
12- 4:30PM
ML
Sat Mar 21 & May 16
12-4:30PM
Photoshop Level II
3D Printing Workshop
Drop in Help
Intro to Photoshop & Premiere
Elements Double Feature
Registration and completion of Intro to
Photoshop required
Already using the basic tools in
Adobe Photoshop? Whether you
use Photoshop to edit photos,
make scrapbook pages or design
original artwork, this class will give
you the additional skills you need
to let your creativity shine.
ML Tue, Feb 24 & Tues, Apr 28
6-8:30 pm
BRB
Tue, Mar 24 & May 26
6-8:30 pm
Device Help
Visit the Digital Media Studio for help with your
eReader, tablet or other computing device. We
can show you how to access and download
eBooks and eMagazines from the Library’s catalog
and we can help with basic troubleshooting and
configuration for your mobile devices.
Wednesdays
ML
10 am-12 pm
Main Library
Digital Media Studio
The studio is equipped with both Macs and PCs
for industry-standard image, video, and audio
editing. Staff is available to assist you with a
variety of multi-media projects. You can design
posters, create and record music or podcasts,
build websites, edit photos, create animations,
and much more! The Digital Media Studio is
located on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.
New! Convert your old VHS and Cassette
tapes to DVDs and CDs. We now offer analog to
digital conversion.
Meet the Staff
Keith Folk
Digital Media Studio
Supervisor
Benjamin Klahn
Technology Assistant
Rosie Echevarria
End-User Technologies
Associate
Please contact us to set up a reservation.
Phone: (815) 846-3127
Email: [email protected]
Large Format Printing
24” x 36” $20
18” x 24” $15
Prints ready within 2 business days of receipt.
Please bring a pdf, psd, or png format file along
with any fonts used.
Black Road Branch
Wireless Printing
You may send print jobs via our website homepage to either
library location. Print jobs may be sent from your laptop from
inside the library or from any desktop PC with an Internet
connection. Print jobs will stay in our print queues for 4 hours.
Standard printing costs apply: 10¢ per page for B/W prints and
$.50 per page for color prints.
Faxing
Outgoing faxing is now available at the library!
In the US.....$1 per page
International...$2 per page
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Pelicula en español
En Español
Clases de Computadora
Facebook para Personas Mayores
Necesita registrarse
Necesita registrarse
¿Es usted un “novato” a las
computadoras? No se preocupe...
Estamos aquí para ayudarle a empezar.
En esta clase usted va a obtener
un entendimiento básico de los
componentes de la computadora y su
función.
Martes, Mar 3
ML
1-3 pm
BRB
Jueves, May 7
1-3pm
Uso De La Internet
Necesita registrarse
Las películas se reproducirán en
Español. Gratuito para todos.
Refrescos para los que participan.
Enero Maleficent Marzo Planes Fire
& Rescue Mayo Dolphin Tale 2
Sábado Ene 10 Sábado May 9
ML
2-3:30 pm
ML
Lunes Mar 16
6-7:30 pm
La ley del cuidado de salud a bajo
costo Sesión de información
Descubra por qué Facebook tiene más
de 1.23 Billones de usuarios activos
y se ha convertido en parte de la
sensación. Crea tu propia cuenta de
Facebook y mantente en contacto con
familiares y amigos.
Martes, Feb 10
ML
1 3 pm
Computadoras Básicas
No es necesario registrarse
Es muy recomendable registrarse
Computadoras Básicas para Personas
Mayores
Necesita registrarse
Inscripción abierta para la Ley
de Asistencia Asequible termina
febrero 15. Averigüe si usted es
elegible y cómo inscribirse. Los
representantes de la campaña
para Better Healthcare, que están
asociados con Get Covered Illinois y
Illinois Department of Public Health
estarán disponibles para responder
a todas sus preguntas.
Lunes, Ene 5
ML
5-8 pm (Un coordinador que habla
¿Es usted un “novato” a las
computadoras? No se preocupe...
Estamos aquí para ayudarle a empezar.
español estará disponible)
En esta clase usted va a obtener
Lunes, Feb 2
ML
un entendimiento básico de los
7-8 pm
componentes de la computadora y su
Inscripción de la ley del cuidado
función.
de salud a bajo costo
Martes, Feb 3
ML
Adultos, es requerido registrarse
1-3 pm
Después de asistir a una sesión
Clases de Computadora en Español
de información y aprendizaje, si
para niños
usted califica para la cobertura de
Grados K-3, necesita registrarse
la ley de cuidado de salud a bajo
La clase le ayudará a construir
costo, puede registrarse una de las
una base para el aprendizaje de
siguientes sesiones:
habilidades informáticas más
ML Miércoles, Ene 7
avanzadas en el futuro y ayudar a
3-7 pm
inculcar la confianza con la tecnología.
Jueves, Feb 17 & Martes, May 19 ML Sábado, Feb 7
ML
10am-2pm
4-5 pm
¿Quieres ser más competitivos en el
mercado de trabajo o un estudiante
más exitoso? Si es así, esta clase es
para usted. Aprende a navegar por
Internet para encontrar exactamente
lo que estás buscando en la web.
Miércoles, Feb 4
ML
2-4 pm
Cocinar con Verduras
Miércoles, Abr 1 Adultos y familias, es requerido registrarse
ML
1-3 pm
Venga y aprenda cómo usted puede preparar comidas
12
saludables y nutritivas utilizando verduras con la especialista dietética
registrada Sylvia Meléndez-Kingler. Aprende a hacer la comida que es bueno para
usted que toda su familia le encantará.
Sábado, Ene 31
ML
2-3 pm
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Biblioteca Principal
Programas para Niños
en ingles
Dennis DeBondt: Show de
Magia con Risas
Todas edades, registración no es
requerida. Desfruta un show de
magia familiar con mucho humor
y participación de la
audiencia.
Sábado, Mar 7
10-11am
Valentine’s BINGO y Artesanías
Todas las edades con un adulto,
registración empieza Ene 26
Gánate premios y haz artesanías!
Sabado, Feb 14 ML
1:30-2:30pm
Diversion My Little Pony
Todas edades, registración empieza
Marzo 16
Haz unas amistades mágicas! Ven a
la biblioteca durante tus vacaciones
para hacer artesanías y demonstrar
tu amor a tus ponies favoritos.
Lunes, Mar 30
ML
1:30-2:30pm
Paseos Familiares
Para niños mayores de 4 años con un
adulto, registración empieza Feb 2, Feb 23
y Mar 30
Descubre estos lugares especiales en
Joliet! Favor de llegar a cada lugar a
las 4:30 pm para encontrarse con su
grupo.
JJC Planetarium Show Edificio F en el
JJC Main Campus (1215 Houbolt Rd)
Toma un paseo por el cielo nocturno
durante este show y descubre como
seria viajar a la luna.
Martes, Feb 17
4:30-5:30 pm
Sucursal Black Road
Celebra los Animales
Edades 4-10, registración empieza
Mar 30
Celebra nuestros amigos animales
haciendo un comedero para pajaros
y jugando juegos divertidos.
Sábado, Abr 18
ML
1-2pm
Juega Ya
Grados 3-5, registración no es requerida
Ven a la biblioteca para jugar juegos
con tus amigos.
Martes Ene 27 & Mar 31
ML
5-8 pm
Clubs de Lectura
I Can Read Club
Grados K-2 con un adulto, registración
comienza el 5 de Enero para cada
sesión de cinco semanas
Los padres compartirán y exploraran
conceptos de lectura con sus hijos
que empiezan a leer.
Miércoles, Ene 14-Feb 11
6-7 pm
Niñas Leen
Grados 4-7, registración empieza el día del
grupo anterior
Comparte tus libros favoritos con tus
amigas en este club solo para niñas.
Habrá antojitos. Favor de traer tu
tarjeta de la biblioteca para llevarte a
casa el libro del próximo mes.
Miércoles Ene 21 Feb 18 Mar 18
Abr 15, 4-5pm
Niños Leen
Grados 4-7, registración empieza el día del
grupo anterior
Comparte tus libros favoritos con tus
amigos en este gran club. Habrá pizza
y soda.
Equipo Robótico
Martes Ene 20 Feb 17 Mar 24
Grados 5-8, registración comienza Ene 5
Abr 21, 6:30-7:30pm
Aprende a construir y programar un
robot usando Lego® Mindstorms.
Noche de Video Juegos
Formaremos pequeños equipos y
Grados 3-5, registración no es requerida
presentaran sus robots en Abril.
Ven a la biblioteca a jugar juegos de
Martes Ene 6, 20 Feb 10, 24
video con tus amigos.
ML Mar 10, 24 Abr 7, 14, 21
Martes Ene 13 Feb 10 Mar 17
ML
6-8 pm
Abr 14, 5-8 pm
Estación de Bomberos en Joliet
(101 E Clinton St O 2293 Essington Rd)
Ven a ver la estación y las trocas de
los bomberos y descubre como los
bomberos hacen su trabajo.
Martes, Mar 10
4:30-5:30 pm
JJC One Room Schoolhouse Entrada U
del JJC Main Campus (1215 Houbolt Rd)
Visita la Escuela Cronin y conoce a
alumnos que asistieron a la escuela
de un cuarto. Ellos te dirán como era
la vida de los alumnos y maestros en
aquel tiempo.
Martes, Abr 14
4:30-5:15 pm
Cuentos en Panera Bread
Edades 3-5 con un adulto, registración
comienza Dec 29, Ene 26, Feb 23, Mar 23,
Abr 27
Acompáñanos para unos cuentos y
canciones en Panera Bread, localizado
en la Westfield Louis Joliet Mall y
recibe una galleta gratis. Panera Louis
Joliet
Viernes Ene 9, 23, Feb 13, 27
Mar 13, 27 Abr 17, 24, Mayo 8, 22
9:30-10:30 am
Llame al 815-740-2662
para registarse
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Program Calendar
JANUARY
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
1
4
Device Help 10 am
I Can Read 6 pm
Pokemon 6:30 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Girls Read 4:30 pm
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
29
30
31
Video Games 5 pm
Snap Circuits 4:30 pm
Book Group 10 am
Guys Read 6:30 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Game On 5 pm
Bottle Wallets 6 pm
MON
2
Pelicula 2 pm
Movie Monday 6 pm
16
Joliet Symphony
Orchestra 2 pm
14
23
Girls Read Jr 4:30 pm
Guys Read 6 pm
Knit a Scarf 6 pm
TAG 6 pm
Device Help 10 am
Girls Read 4 pm
I Can Read 6 pm
Book Group 7 pm
Device Help 10 am
I Can Read 6 pm
Panera 9:30 am
Madness 4:30 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Make a Scarf 4:30 pm
Knit a Scarf 6 pm
Panera 9:30 am
eBook Help 2 pm
Science Challenge
6:30 pm
Book Club 6 pm
WED
Friends Meeting
10 am
Pelicula 2 pm
THURS
Cocinar con
Verduras 2 pm
FRI
SAT
4 Device Help 10 am
5 eBook Help 2 pm
6
7
12
13
14
Snap Circuits 4:30 pm
11 Device Help 10 am
I Can Read 4:30 pm
I Can Read 6 pm
Pokemon 6:30 pm
Estate Planning 7 pm
17 Book Group 10 am
18
Device Help 10 am
I Can Read 4:30 pm
Girls Read 4 pm
Book Group 7 pm
19
20
21
Comp. (niños) 1 pm
Field Trip 4:30 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Food in a Mug 6 pm
Guys Read 6:30 pm
24
25
26
27
28
3
9
Device Help 10 am
eBook Help 2 pm
Affordable Care 3 pm
TUES
Affordable Care 7 pm Comp Basics
(Mayores) 1 pm
Get Graphic 7 pm
Closed for
Presidents’ Day
22
10
14
SUN
15
9
13
FEBRUARY
8
8
12
Girls Read Jr 4:30 pm
Guys Read 6 pm
Bookend Deco 6 pm
1
3
7
Minecraft 2 pm
Minecraft 4 pm
TAG 6 pm
25
2
Closed for New
Year’s Day
6
Bookend Deco 6 pm
18
SAT
5
Affordable Care 7 pm Robotics 6 pm
11
FRI
10
Facebook Clase 1 pm
Video Games 5 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Chocolate 7 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Photoshop II 6 pm
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Uso Internet 2 pm
I Can Read 6 pm
Food in a Mug 6 pm
Device Help 10 am
I Can Read 4:30 pm
Fingerless Gloves
6 pm
Affordable Care
10 am
V-Day Bingo 1:30 pm
Comp. Basics 3 pm
Winter Party 7 pm
Get Graphic 7 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Facebook Intro 1 pm
Un-Valentine’s 6 pm
Chocolate 7 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Army FAQ 4:30 pm
Girls Read 4:30 pm
Glow in the Dark
6:30 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Book Club 6 pm
Army FAQ 6:30 pm
Panera 9:30 am
V-Day Bingo 1:30 pm
Madness 4:30 pm
Panera 9:30 am
Photoshop/Premiere
Elements 12 pm
Minecraft 10 am
Minecraft 1:30 pm
Football 1 pm
Children’s Program
Adult Program Main Library
Teen Program
En Español
Black Road Branch
MARCH
SUN
1
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
2
Messy Masterpieces
4:30 pm
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Bookend Deco 6:30 pm
10
11
12
13
14
American Beauty
2 pm
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Daddies & Doughnuts
9:30 am
Photoshop/Premiere
Elements 12 pm
I-Cash Searches 1 pm
Vintage Sports 2 pm
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Crayon Art 6 pm
Pelicula 6 pm
TAG 6 pm
Girls Read Jr 4:30 pm
Little Pony 1:30 pm
Minecraft 2 pm
Minecraft 4 pm
Guys Read 6 pm
APRIL
SUN
Comp Básicas 1 pm
Get Graphic 7 pm
Field Trip 4:30 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Book Group 10 am
Snap Circuits 4:30 pm
Video Games 5 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Photoshop II 6 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Guys Read 6:30 pm
Metal Tins 6 pm
Device Help 10 am
Internet Class 1 pm
I Can Read 4:30 pm
Device Help 10 am
I Can Read 4:30 pm
Pokemon 6:30 pm
Device Help 10 am
Girls Read 4 pm
Book Group 7 pm
Device Help 10 am
MON
TUES
Closed for
Easter
12
Book Swap 6 pm
13
eBook Help 2 pm
3D Print 4 pm
Girls Read 4:30 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Book Club 6 pm
Science Challenge
6:30 pm
WED
Device Help 10 am
Uso Internet 1 pm
Little Pony 1:30 pm
6
eBook Help 2 pm
Cemeteries 7 pm
How to Play Poker
6 pm
Panera 9:30 am
Madness 4:30 pm
Panera 9:30 am
7
Robotics 6 pm
Get Graphic 7 pm
14
Facebook Intro 1 pm
Field Trip 4:30 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Video Games 5 pm
Candy Making 6 pm
8
Device Help 10 am
Pokemon 6:30 pm
15
Device Help 10 am
Girls Read 4 pm
Tea Party 4:30 pm
THURS
eBook Help 2 pm
PJs and Cartoons
10 am
9
eBook Help 2 pm
Money Matters 2 pm
Constellations 6 pm
16
eBook Help 2 pm
3D Print 4 pm
Girls Read 4:30 pm
20
21
22
23
26
27
Messy Masterpieces
4:30 pm
28
29
30
Book Group 10 am
Snap Circuits 4:30 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Robotics 6 pm
Guys Read 6:30 pm
FRI
2
19
Securing your
Identity 2 pm
Girls Read Jr 4:30 pm
Guys Read 6 pm
TAG 6 pm
Movie Monday 6 pm
LOL Magic 10 am
LOL Magic 2 pm
Game On 5 pm
Gaming Unplugged
12 pm
1
5
Mock the Movie
6 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Device Help 10 am
eBook Help 2 pm
Candy Making 6 pm Pet FAQ 6:30 pm
Money Matters 7 pm
Book Group 7 pm
Device Help 10 am
Photoshop II 6 pm
Canvas Shoes 6 pm
3
SAT
4
Closed for
Good Friday
10
Opening @
Noon
11
Friends Meeting
10 am
Skip Griparis 2 pm
Financial Recovery
2 pm
17
Panera 9:30 am
Madness 4:30 pm
18
Preschool Fair 10 am
Cheers Animals 1 pm
Photoshop/Premiere
Elements 12 pm
24
25
Panera 9:30 am
Minecraft 10 am
Minecraft 1:30 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Book Club 6 pm
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MAY
SUN
3
MON
4
11
18
24
Closed Sundays
until Sept 26
31
Closed Sundays
until Sept 26
25
Closed for
Memorial Day
FRI
SAT
1
2
Friends Book Sale
Friends Book Sale
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
16
Photoshop/
Premiere Elements
12 pm
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
Snap Circuits 4:30 pm
Girls Read Jr 4:30 pm
TAG 6 pm
THURS
6
Closed for
Mother’s Day
17
WED
5
Comp. Basics 1 pm
Get Graphic 7 pm
Friends Book Sale
10
TUES
Book Group 10 am
Comp. (niños) 1 pm
Photoshop II 6 pm
Device Help 10 am
Comp Básicas 1 pm
Device Help 10 am
Pokemon 6:30 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
Girls Read 4:30 pm
Device Help 10 am
Book Group 7 pm
eBook Help 2 pm
3D Print 4 pm
Device Help 10 am
eBook Help 2 pm
Book Club 6 pm
Panera 9:30 am
Panera 9:30 am
Pelicula 2 pm
s tor yt i me
Birth-24 mos
LS
Lapsit
Free
programs for children from birth-age 5
FP Free Play Time
Birth-36 mos
CLM Curious Little
Monkeys Play Group
9:15 am
9:30 am
Ages 18 mos-3 yrs
9:45 am
TT Toddler Time
10:15 am
Ages 3-5 yrs
PS Preschool Storytime10:30 am
10:45 am
Birth-6 years
FS Family Storytime 11:15 am
SS Family Storytime
11:30 am
in Spanish
11:45 am
1:00 pm
6:30 pm
Mon
Tues
LS
Wed
LS
TT
FP
LS
PS
FP
LS
FP & TT
LS
PS
FP & TT
LS
TT
TT
Thurs
LS
PS
FP & TT
LS & CLM
PS
FP
LS
PS
Sat
FS
TT
PS
FS & SS
=Main Library
PS
=Black Road Branch