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).
Upcoming Adult & Family Programs
Ghosts & Gangsters:
The Paranormal Connection to Chicago’s Gangland History
Thursday, October 3, 2024 – 6:30PM
Violence and spirits have always had a strong link. Prohibition and the Roaring Twenties brought a torrent of gangland activity and death to the streets of Chicago. Notable names of crime, such as Al “Scarface” Capone, John Dillinger, “Baby Face” Nelson, “Bugs” Moran, and others, coated the streets in blood. Ordered killings and violent endings alike have left grim memories, and perhaps more behind.
Robert Trzeciak will enlighten you with tales about these and other mobsters and the hauntings that resulted from their bloody work.
A drawing will be held at the end of the program – 15 lucky winners will receive a palm reading from Bob after the show!
Just in time for Halloween…
Bats and other Animals Around the World
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 6:30PM
Sharon & Dan Peterson, of IncredibleBats, Inc., will introduce you to their fruit bats and teach you why they’re not really scary, and why they are so helpful and important in nature. You’ll also learn about many other fascinating animals from all over the world and get to meet them up close!
All ages welcome! Wear your costumes and join us for snacks and Halloween treats after the show!
You must be registered to attend this program. Please visit or call the library to register. (Younger children must attend with a parent or guardian).
“Black Bird, Black Bird” Family Craft
Ages 12 and up
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 1:00PM
Join us to bring these sweet little black birds together to grace your home.
Shari Pontillo, of Twisted Fiber Studios, will help bring them to life and fit your style and home. We’ll craft these little birds from clay and use recycled objects to create a display that compliments your new friends! All materials will be provided.
90 minute class – Limit of 20 participants
You must register to attend this program!
Call or stop in the library to register for the above programs!
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: 3:00 – 4:00PM
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 now offers WiFi hotspots for check-out. These hotspots provide an unlimited 4G data connection for up to 10 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 all those people who don’t have a library card, but are stuck working or studying from home (or who are just bored out of their minds), you can apply for a temporary card that will allow you access to nearly all of our online resources! Download and enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks or take a fun or helpful class at Universal Class. There’s not even a cost! Interested? Just click here to get started!
If you live in Justice, Sterling Estates or Willow Springs and don’t already have a public library card, you qualify! The cards are free, will be good for 90 days, and will allow access to our library’s online services. If you wish to check-out Museum Adventure Passes, physical books, DVDs, 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
