Joliet Public Library, Joliet

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The Joliet Public Library is the public library system serving the city of Joliet, Illinois. The Joliet Public Library was founded on March 7, 1876 with 750 donated books and Charlotte Akin was the first librarian. Today the majority of the 300,000 item collection resides in downtown Joliet at the Main Library, in a historic limestone building designed in by Daniel H. Burnham. On April 19, 1989, the library was firebombed. ()

Established: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 41°31'38"N, 88°4'56"W

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Joliet Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silver Cross Field, Harrah's Joliet, Rialto Square Theatre, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus.

~1320 ftE
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport venue
Silver Cross Field, Joliet
7 min walk • DuPage Medical Group Field, formerly known as Silver Cross Field and Joliet Route 66 Stadium, is a baseball field located in Joliet, Illinois. The stadium was built in 2002 and holds 6,016 people. It is the home of the Joliet Slammers. In December 2010, the Joliet Jackhammers were sold to Steel City Baseball LLC.
~780 ftW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Harrah's Joliet, Joliet
4 min walk • Harrah's Joliet is a riverboat casino in Joliet, Illinois, outside Chicago, operated by Caesars Entertainment. It has 1,138 slot machines, 204 hotel rooms, and 4 restaurants.
~480 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
3 min walk • The Rialto Square Theatre is a theater in Joliet, Illinois. Opening in 1926, it was originally designed and operated as a vaudeville movie palace, but it now houses mainly musicals, plays, concerts, and standup comedy.
1.1 miNW
Church
Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, Joliet
28 min walk • Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus is a Catholic cathedral in Joliet, Illinois, United States. It is the seat and a parish of the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois.
~320 ftNW
History museum, Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum, Joliet
2 min walk • The Joliet Area Historical Museum is a historical museum located in Joliet, Illinois. The museum documents the history of Joliet and surrounding Will County.
~340 ftN
41°31'41"N • 88°4'55"W
Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, Joliet
2 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Arcade, Street
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Upper Bluff Historic District, Joliet
19 min walk • The Upper Bluff Historic District is a set of 616 buildings in Joliet, Illinois. Of these 616 buildings, 517 contribute to the historical integrity of the area.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Joliet East Side Historic District, Joliet
18 min walk • The Joliet East Side Historic District is a set of 290 buildings in Joliet, Illinois. Of these 290 buildings, 281 contribute to the historical integrity of the area.
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
University of St. Francis, Joliet
23 min walk • The University of St. Francis is a private Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate university with its main campus in Joliet, Illinois.

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Which popular attractions are close to Joliet Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Joliet Area Historical Museum, Joliet (2 min walk), Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, Joliet (2 min walk), Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet (3 min walk), Harrah's Joliet, Joliet (4 min walk).

How to get to Joliet Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joliet Public Library:

Bus

Jefferson & Chicago • Lines: 501, 505, 507, 508, 509, 832, 834 (4 min walk)
Scott & Jefferson • Lines: 832 (5 min walk)

Train

Joliet (7 min walk)