Adult & Family Programs
“Potted Blossoms“
Acrylic Painting Class
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 1:00PM
Create your own vibrant floral masterpiece! Choose from beautiful photos of flowers, foliage, and vases to design a one-of-a-kind arrangement, then bring it to life with acrylic paints. Artist Terri Murphy will teach you how to mix colors directly on the page for a glowing, luminous effect that makes your bouquet bloom with color and personality.
Approximately 90 minutes
Limit of 25 attendees / Ages 12 to adult
Call or stop in the library to register for this program!
The Hemingway Family Dynasty
The Tragic History & Mystery of the Hemingway Family
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 6:30PM
The Hemingway family is known for its prominent literary legacy, centered around author Ernest Hemingway, but also marked by a history of mental illness, addiction, and suicide, creating a complex legacy. Bob Trzeciak will dive with you into the fascinating literary and personal histories of the Hemingway family members and the personal family photos taken by Ernest’s father, Clarence Edmonds (“Ed”) Hemingway, will transport you into their intriguing but tragic world.
Call or stop in the library to register for this program!
Green Chicken Tamales
Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, May 2, 2026 – 1:00PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo – or any occasion – with this flavorful and educational cooking demonstration featuring traditional Green Chicken Tamales (Tamales de Pollo en Salsa Verde). Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or simply love great food, this engaging event will inspire you to bring the spirit of Cinco de Mayo into your own kitchen. Chef Violeta Trujeque, founder of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes, will guide you through the tamale-making process from start to finish, including preparing masa from scratch, softening and preparing corn husks, making a fresh green salsa, and filling, wrapping, and steaming tamales. And of course, samples will be provided for attendees!
*By participating in this program, attendees acknowledge and accept that Justice Public Library District and Chef Violeta Trujeque are not responsible for any food allergies or reactions.*
Limit of 30 attendees
Call or stop in the library to register for this program!
The Mind Readers
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 6:30PM
From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, “Mind Readers” have performed feats that were so extraordinary that those witnesses who doubted the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish, or even insane. The mystery proved so difficult to solve, it challenged science, disturbed religion, and bewildered experts in legerdemain. William Pack explores the utterly remarkable lives of these performers and you’ll experience some of their most baffling feats in person.
Call or stop in the library to register for this program!
Attention eReadIllinois Users!
The transition from the Boundless app is complete, so…
Introducing The Palace Project app: your new home for e-reading! Palace allows you to access more of your library’s e-books and audiobooks. Additionally, enjoy thousands of free titles on the Palace Bookshelf which are yours to keep for as long as you’d like. Download The Palace Project app for Android or Apple iOS today!
Please note: Currently, there is no desktop app for the Palace Project collection. If you prefer to read eBooks or listen to audiobooks on your desktop or laptop, try Media on Demand!
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).
Ongoing 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.)
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The Justice Public Library District is a member of
RAILS
Reaching Across Illinois Library System
