Joliet Public Library

we bring together the resources, services, and expertise to inspire joliet residents of all ages to read, explore, ask, and discover. the library connects you to your world, your community, and yourself. we fundamentally believe in responsible stewardship of community resources. in order to best serve our community, we are guided by these core values: • convenient and reliable services that are responsive to diverse community interests; • a dedication to our role as a child’s first pathway to discovering the larger world; • the opportunity for personal growth, enrichment, and education through the library’s programs, materials, and resources; • a commitment to a professional, knowledgeable, and productive workforce; • technology that appropriately expands and enhances services; • collaboration, community engagement, and social responsibility; and • the freedom to read, listen to, and view resources with confidentiality.