Adult & Family Programs
Koi Pond Watercolor
Saturday, February 8th at 1:00PM
Paint your own masterpiece!
Create a tranquil painting by capturing the colorful activity of Koi swimming the surface waters with this step-by-step painting program. Artist Terri Murphy will teach you wet-in-wet watercolor techniques and how to paint realistic water reflections. (Approx. 90 minutes)
Ages 12 to adult
Limit of 25 participants
You must register for this program – Call or stop in the library to sign-up!
The Great American Game Show
Thursday, February 20th at 6:30PM
The History, the Fun, The Scandals, the Facts!
Robert Trzeciak brings you the history of one of America’s favorite forms of entertainment: Game Shows! Learn all about game shows from their roots in the days of radio, their jump into the earliest days of television, and on into today. Those special shows that mingled flashy hosts and Hollywood stars with hopeful contestants who dreamed of winning big (and who sometimes tried to take the easy way to fortune and fame…)
After the presentation, join us for our own version of Let’s Make a Deal! You might win a prize! Or, you might get ZONKED. But that IS the game!
Call or stop in the library to sign-up!
Lotus Lantern Workshop
Saturday, March 8th at 1:00PM
Members of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will give you step-by-step instructions on making a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames, all while learning a little about the spirit and traditions of the Korean people. Each attendee will make a beautiful lotus lantern to take home. (Approx. 75 minutes)
Ages 10 to adult
Limit of 25 participants
You must register for this program – Call or stop in the library to sign-up!
Chasing Mother Nature
Thursday, March 20th at 6:30PM
Real Stories & Science from Storm Chasers
Storm Science brings you this captivating storm chasing presentation. You’ll be taken on an electrifying journey through the thrilling world of storm chasing. Led by an experienced storm chaser, the presentation delves into the science behind severe weather phenomena while sharing awe-inspiring footage and personal anecdotes of close encounters with nature’s most powerful storms.
Then we’ll head outside to watch Storm Science create our very own mini-thunderstorm, if weather permits! Approx. 60 minutes, plus 30 minutes for thunderstorm demo (weather permitting).
Call or stop in the library to sign-up!
Comics Plus is now available for
Justice Public Library Patrons
Comics Plus is now available to Justice Public Library patrons! Follow any of the links or the icon on the side bar to get started!
Click the link, enter your library card number and PIN, and access over 25,000 comics right now!
There are three collections available:
The Full Collection for patrons 18 and older.
The Teen Collection for patrons 12 and older.
The Children’s Collection for patrons under 12.
Just click the link that matches your age and enter a world of comics and manga!
Kanopy is now available for
Justice Public Library Patrons
The Kanopy streaming service is now available to Justice Public Library patrons! Follow any of the links or the icon on the side bar to get started!
Click the link, enter your library card number and PIN, and create your account (or log-in with your Google account or AppleID).
Each account receives 25 tickets per month. Typically 2 tickets are used per feature film, 4-5 tickets for seasons, series, or educational content (including video lecture series from The Great Courses, some of which have free downloadable course material).
Children’s Programs
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays: 2:00 – 2:45PM
Ages: 18months – 3 years suggested
Story, Crafts, and Snacks!
Pajama Storytime
Tuesdays: 6:00 – 6:45PM
Ages: 5 years – 10 years suggested
Story, Crafts, and Snacks!
Afternoon Legos
Fridays: 2:45 – 3:30PM
Ages: All
Come build your imagination with Lego!
Did You Know…
Digital magazines are available at Media on Demand!
3,000+ titles are available for check-out and they will always be “on shelf” for you, so no waiting! Many are available on other languages, too. You just check them out the same as you would an eBook.
Head over to Media on Demand and take a look!
We have Mobile WiFi Hotspots available for check-out!
The Justice Public Library offers WiFi hotspots for check-out. These hotspots provide an unlimited 5G data connection for up to 20 devices (connection availability subject to cell coverage). Hotspots can be checked out for a period of three weeks (renewals are possible, provided there are no holds on them), and must be returned to the Justice Public Library. Must be an adult (age 18 or over) and have a valid Justice Public Library card to check out a hotspot. Come try them out!
The Justice Public Library now offers Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and other offerings from museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state of Illinois. The program is free for adults 18 years and older who have a library card from a participating library. Offerings differ by attraction and include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops, and more.
Explore More Illinois is available 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Visit the Explore More Login Portal here and login using a valid library card number and password to review and reserve offerings by attraction and specific dates.
Current attractions include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Springfield), Chicago Children’s Museum, and Discovery Center Museum (Rockford). Visit exploremoreillinois.org to see a complete list. New attractions are added on a regular basis so be sure to check back frequently.
Explore More Illinois is a service of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System(RAILS). RAILS is funded by a grant from the Illinois State Library through the Office of the Secretary of State Jesse White and provides a number of different programs and services for Illinois libraries and library users. Contact library staff for more information at jplonline@yahoo.com or call us at 708-496-1790.
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Don’t forget we have Museum Adventure Passes at Justice Public Library!
Passes are available for Brookfield Zoo, The Chicago Botanic Garden, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, Naper Settlement, LEGOland Discovery Center, and other suburban museums and institutions. Check out Museum Adventure Pass for the complete list and terms and conditions for each museum or institution. Call or visit the library for complete details!
(Passes are only available for adult Justice Public Library card holders in good standing.)
Temporary Online Library Cards
for residents that don’t have one!
If you live in Justice, Sterling Estates, or Willow Springs, you can apply for this FREE 90 day online access card!
To help out residents (or nearby non-residents) who don’t have a library card, you can apply for a temporary online access card that will be good for most of our online resources. Download and enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. You can take fun or helpful classes at Universal Class, stream movies with Kanopy, and read graphic novels with Comics Plus. Interested? Just click here to get started!
If you are at least 13 years old, live in Justice, Sterling Estates or Willow Springs, and don’t already have a public library card, you qualify! The cards are free and will be good for 90 days. If you wish to check-out Museum Adventure Passes, physical books, DVDs, hotspots, etc., you’ll need to convert your temporary card to a permanent one by visiting the library. See card requirements here.
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The Justice Public Library District is a member of
RAILS
Reaching Across Illinois Library System
