Tuesdays
10:30 am, 1:00 and
6:30 pm (en español)

Story Time
Children aged 3-5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more! Programs usually contain about 20 minutes of stories combined with finger plays and music. A marching band closes Story Time and leads into the craft. Although adults do not directly participate in the story portion of the program, they are requested to remain at Story Time and help their children with the craft.

Sponsor: Joliet Public Library
Location: Main Branch
Program Costs: FREE
Age: 3-5
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Walk-In Program
For information or to register contact: (815) 740-2662

Tuesdays
6:30pm
en español

Family Story Time en español
A Story Time for the whole family to enjoy. Stories, songs, marching band, a craft and, of course, Jamberry bear! 

Sponsor: Joliet Public Library
Location: Main Branch
Program Costs: FREE
Age: All Ages
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Walk-In Program
For information or to register contact: (815) 740-2662

Wednesdays
10:00 am & 6:30 pm

Story Time
Children aged 3-5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more! Programs usually contain about 20 minutes of stories combined with finger plays and music. A marching band closes Story Time and leads into the craft. Although adults do not directly participate in the story portion of the program, they are requested to remain at Story Time and help their children with the craft.

Sponsor: Joliet Public Library
Location: Main Branch
Program Costs: FREE
Age: 3-5
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Walk-In Program
For information or to register contact: (815) 740-2662

Wednesdays
6:30pm

Family Story Time
A Story Time for the whole family to enjoy. Stories, songs, marching band, a craft and, of course, Jamberry bear! 

Sponsor: Joliet Public Library
Location: Main Branch
Program Costs: FREE
Age: All Ages
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Walk-In Program
For information or to register contact: (815) 740-2662

Thursdays
10:00 - 11:00 am

Curious Little Monkeys - LAPSIT
This parent-child play experience combines  elements of our traditional Lapsit with an additional 1/2 hour of theme-related free  play experiences .

Sponsor: Joliet Public Library
Location: Main Branch
Program Costs: FREE
Age: Birth - 3
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Walk-In Program
For information or to register contact: (815) 740-2662

Thursdays
9:45 am

Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a program for children age 2-3 and an adult. Children will be exposed to stories, songs, rhymes, play, and craft activities. Siblings are welcome at Toddler Time. Please call 740-2662 for more information.

Sponsor: Joliet Public Library
Location: Main Branch
Program Costs: FREE
Age: 2-3
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Walk-In Program
For information or to register contact: (815) 740-2662

Thursdays thru September
6:30pm

Concert on the Hill
Come relax on the hill and enjoy a wide variety of music in a scenic setting.

Sponsor: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Location: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Program Cost: FREE
Ages: All Ages
Pre-Registration: Not required/Walk-In Event
For information or registration contact: (815) 724-3760 or www.bicentennialpark.org

Fridays thru September
8am –2pm

Sure to tempt all your senses, this enduring Market continues to delight thanks to new vendors adding to the popular mix of favorites.

Sponsor: City Center Partnership
Location: Chicago Stree and Van Buren Plaza
Program Cost: Free to attend – items are available for purchase
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Walk-In Event
For information contact: (815) 774-6066

Friday, August 15, 2008 10-11:30 a.m.

Heddle, Shuttle, Warp and Weft
Many people have never seen a real loom, let alone woven fabric on one. During this 90 minute program, you will learn about the parts of a loom, see how the final woven design begins as a drawing, and be shown how a loom “gets dressed.” Then, you’ll try your hand at weaving on a 4-harness, 32-inch wide loom. This program includes a tour of the temporary exhibit Woven & Spun, and a take-homecraft suitable for children . There is a minimum of 5 participants; maximum of 20. This program is suitable for ages 6 to adult. Class Instructor: Leslie Bolin. Mrs. Bolin completed coursework in weaving and textile design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Sponsor: Joliet Area Historical Museum
Location: Joliet Area Historical Museum; 204 N., Ottawa Street
Program Cost: $5 Museum members and $8 non-members
Age: 6 to Adult
Pre-Registration: Advance registration and payment is required by August 11
For information or registration contact: (815) 723-5201 ext. 235

Friday, August 15
5:30 – 9:30 pm

Saturday, August 16 2–10:30 pm.

6th Annual BBQ Blues Bash – FREE!
Get ready for finger lickin’ good ribs and smokin’ guitar licks while the aroma of barbeque fills the Park and dancing fills the street. Free admission and parking. Friday 5:30 – 9:30 pm and Saturday 2–10:30 pm.

Sponsor: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Location: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Program Cost: Free to attend – some activities have fees to participate
Ages: All Ages
Pre-Registration: Not required/Walk-In Event
For information or registration contact: (815) 724-3760 or www.bicentennialpark.org

Sunday, August 24
2pm-6pm

Polka Fest – FREE!
Music and dancing are perfect partners when the outdoor bandshell becomes an outdoor dance floor. Eddie Korosa, Jr. and The Boys From Illinois have invited their polka band buddies to fill this fall Sunday afternoon with great music and good fun. Hot brats, hot dogs, cold beverages and more keep the party going for the whole family. Wear your dancing shoes! Free admission and parking.

Sponsor: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Location: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Program Cost: Free to attend – some activities have fees to participate
Ages: All Ages
Pre-Registration: Not required/Walk-In Event
For information or registration contact: (815) 724-3760 or www.bicentennialpark.org

Saturday, September 13, 2008
10-11:30 a.m.

Heddle, Shuttle, Warp and Weft
Many people have never seen a real loom, let alone woven fabric on one. During this 90 minute program, you will learn about the parts of a loom, see how the final woven design begins as a drawing, and be shown how a loom “gets dressed.” Then, you’ll try your hand at weaving on a 4-harness, 32-inch wide loom. This program includes a tour of the temporary exhibit Woven & Spun, and a take-homecraft suitable for children . There is a minimum of 5 participants; maximum of 20. This program is suitable for ages 6 to adult. Class Instructor: Leslie Bolin. Mrs. Bolin completed coursework in weaving and textile design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Sponsor: Joliet Area Historical Museum
Location: Joliet Area Historical Museum; 204 N., Ottawa Street
Program Cost: $5 Museum members and $8 non-members
Age: 6 to Adult
Pre-Registration: Advance registration and payment is required by September 10
For information or registration contact: (815) 723-5201 ext. 235

Saturday, September 27, 2008 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Smithsonian Museum Day
Enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to hundreds of museums and cultural venues nationwide, including the JAHM. Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission at participating Museum Day locations. The admission card is available in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via this site: http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/about.html

Sponsor: Joliet Area Historical Museum
Location: Joliet Area Historical Museum; 204 N., Ottawa Street
Program Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Pre-Registration: Not Required/Must Print Coupon
For information or registration contact: (815) 723-5201