Last week, museum curator Steven Wright from the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Old Joliet Prison Historic Site provided an overview of Illinois prison and penitentiary records. The presentation’s recording is available on our YouTube channel until Saturday, July 13. A…
Teens, get ready to show off your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show. Stop by the Vortex to pick up a mini art kit (while supplies last) and create your masterpiece. Each kit includes: One 3×3″ canvas Acrylic paint…
It’s time for beach reading! While you don’t have to be at the beach to enjoy a great book, we hope you find some time this summer to read or listen. Whether you’re looking for a light romance, twisty family…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret J. “Peggy” Danhof Board Room. This meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube. View…
Welcome to our Pride Month recommendation post! As June unfolds, we’re thrilled to highlight our extensive collection of movies and books that embrace and champion the LGBTQIA+ community. From heartwarming tales of acceptance to enlightening explorations of identity, our shelves…
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are paving the way to busting down some serious brick walls. If you watched RootsTech this year, you might have caught a session introducing the way generative AI was used to transcribe digitized court records word…
Last month, ShortHaus Cinema featured a director turned producer. In an interesting turn, this month we’re featuring someone who intended to be a producer but turned out to be a spectacular director. Charlotte Wells has made a big splash in…
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…
It’s time for the Summer Adventure, and that means you need something to read! Take a look at the carousels below to find new titles in the Children’s Services collection. We know summer activities can get pretty hectic, so remember…
Studio 300 is so excited to present the next generation of photography technology: Mirrorless Cameras! With their smaller, lighter casings, these petite powerhouses are perfect for online content creation or for those who want to shoot in 4K with little…