The Marseilles Public Library has a full slate of October activities for kids and the community.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a fall craft activity at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the library’s McNabb branch, 322 W. Main St.

The Plano Public Library invites residents to help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness on Saturday morning, Sept. 13.

Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota is inviting local middle schoolers to join a lineup of engaging October activities designed just for “Tweens,” kids in fifth through eighth grades.

Yorkville Public Library is located at 902 Game Farm Road, Adult Services Department has announced its program schedule for October.

The Putnam County Public Library District will hold a family-friendly art workshop called “Moonlit Guardians” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at its Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the NOVA documentary “Great Mammoth Mystery” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at the Condit Branch, 105 N. Center St.

Reddick Public Library in Ottawa has announced a week of free activities and programs from Monday, Oct. 6, through Saturday, Oct. 11.

The Marseilles Public Library is set to host a variety of free events in October, including preschool story times, after-school programs and Halloween-themed activities.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the documentary “Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship” at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at its Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

Putnam County Library will hold two special events on Thursday, Oct. 9, at different branches.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites families to the Granville Branch for “Moon Quest: Explore, Create, Celebrate” at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a special screening of “8 Days: To the Moon and Back” at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at its Granville Branch.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa is hosting a variety of free events for all ages the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

Participants can decorate their own autumn-themed fruit baskets using markers or colored pencils, celebrating the season with a hands-on creative activity.

The Streator Public Library will host a week of free events and activities from Monday, Oct. 6, through Saturday, Oct. 11, featuring art programs, book clubs, scavenger hunts and more.

The workshop runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1401 W. Main St. No library card is needed to attend, but registration is required.

It has been a wonderful summer at the library! We have finished with all of our summer programming and moved right into fall.

From September 22 through 27, the Streator Public Library invites residents of all ages to join a week packed with creative and engaging activities, including a special Lord of the Rings-themed scavenger hunt.

Participants will create playful paper squirrels holding 3-D acorns, perfect for celebrating the season. All materials will be provided.

Whether you’re an artist, a music lover, or simply looking for a family-friendly way to spend some time, the Joliet Public Library's FAME event promises something for everyone.

This workshop will explore recent changes in financial aid that may impact how much parents will pay for college and how they can adjust to these shifts.

Yorkville Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Plano Public Library invites residents to help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness on Saturday morning, Sept. 13.

Residents can learn how to search for ancestry records during a “Looking for European Roots” workshop at the St. Charles Public Library.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the community to a screening of “The Greatest Bond” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Granville branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites children and families to celebrate the season with a creative afternoon of art at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the McNabb branch.

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the community to “Autumn Leaf Creations,” a hands-on art workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Granville Branch.

The Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council’s 2025 Queen Queen Litzy Celis will host a special story time event at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota.

The Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District will screen of “Living Soil,” a documentary produced by the Soil Health Institute, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Putnam County Public Library District welcomes back Hobo, a certified reading dog, to the Granville branch this fall as part of the Tales with Tails program.

A variety of adult and children’s books—both hardcover and paperback—as well DVDs, Blu-rays, puzzles, and audiobooks will be available at the Friends of the Yorkville Library's annual sale.

Bond with your little one while exploring yoga, based on your favorite children’s books at the Yorkville Library.

Author Melanie Holmes will highlight notable people, places and experiences across the state of Illinois at her Yorkville Library presentation.

At Medicare 101, Cindy Fields will give an overview of Medicare coverage, a review of Medicare Supplement and Advantage Plans.

The McNabb Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District will host “Picture This: Art Rocks,” a free hands-on art workshop for all ages, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.

As the summer winds down and families prepare for the new school year, the Joliet Public Library remains a steady and welcoming space.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host a matinee screening of “Fly Like a Girl,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.

This Yorkville Library program was designed as a way to help struggling readers by having them read to dogs.

The event is a family-friendly live presentation that blends the characters and story arcs of Shakespeare’s greatest works with the gameplay elements and monsters of Dungeons & Dragons, according to a La Salle Public Library news release.

You can help Kendall County families to keep their children clean, dry and healthy by participating in the community diaper drive at the Plano Library.

Bond with your little ones while exploring yoga based on children’s book favorites at Yorkville Library's Mommy and Me Yoga.

Plano Library has released its schedule of community events to be held from late July through the first half of August.

The Marseilles Public Library announced a variety of events for the month of August, offering activities for all ages. The library is located at 155 E. Bluff St.

The Yorkville Public Library is offering two chances for residents to have fun and make some art this coming week.

Will County children are now eligible to enroll in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which will provide them free books each month until the age of five.

Plano Library has released its schedule of adult programs to be held from late July through the first half of August.

Plano Library will host free community programs for kids and adults this summer. Summer Reading Program is underway.

Local tech expert Steve Goodwin will help older adults with their computer, tablet or smartphone issues at the Yorkville Public Library.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura of Joliet has announced that four library districts in Will County will receive over $475,000 in grants from the State of Illinois.