Name: Read and Play Toddler Hour
Start: 2025-03-28T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-28T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Joplin Public Library

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.No registration or library card required to attend.Disclaimer(...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.No registration or library card required to attend.Disclaimer(...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

Event details listed in the middle of image, various plant graphics along the sides.

Plant Swap

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Enrichment

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Calling all plant lovers! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed and swap for ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Plus, enter raffle drawings for various plant-rel...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

Calling all plant lovers! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed and swap for ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Plus, enter raffle drawings for various plant-related items! All plants, cuttings, and seeds are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.

Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, eat snacks, and hang out with us! This program is open to grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, eat snacks, and hang out with us! This program is open to grades 6-12.

123 Play With Me

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fie...

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection!

Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields:

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Tuesday Knight Chess

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This p...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Games & Activities

Event Details:

Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This program is open to grades 6-12.

Chat & Craft: Cookie Cutter Stamped Tea Towels

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room West at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!We will also have supplies and instructions to create c...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

School-Age Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Event Details:

This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Photo of pizza and beer with event title and details listed below.

Friends Members Event - From Page to Pint: Celebrating The Lager Queen with Local Brews

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Education, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Hear from members of the Joplin Homebrew Club about the homebrewing process, try some homebrewed samples, and eat some pizza pie! This is a Friends of the Joplin Public Library mem...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

Hear from members of the Joplin Homebrew Club about the homebrewing process, try some homebrewed samples, and eat some pizza pie! This is a Friends of the Joplin Public Library members only event.

Children's Chess Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Event Details:

Chess fans of all skill levels are invited to come play! Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Chess fans of all skill levels are invited to come play!

Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.No registration or library card required to attend.Disclaimer(...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.No registration or library card required to attend.Disclaimer(...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

Word Wave: A Poetry Event

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

Ride the waves of rhythm and rhyme to celebrate National Poetry Month! We'll have a variety of poetry projects to work on at your own pace in the Teen dept. Options include: Diaman...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop

Event Details:

Ride the waves of rhythm and rhyme to celebrate National Poetry Month! We'll have a variety of poetry projects to work on at your own pace in the Teen dept. Options include: Diamante, Haiku, Golden Shovel, Paint Sample, Blackout, & Odes.

123 Play With Me

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fie...

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection!

Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields:

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

An illustration of a young child with dark skin and hair in pigtails painting a rainbow on an easel. The text above the illustration reads "Young Artists Club."

Young Artists Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Enrichment

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Event Details:

Join us at our Young Artists Club to learn about famous artists and create art in their styles.This program is designed for children ages 8-12 and registration is required.

Required

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Program Type: Arts, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Join us at our Young Artists Club to learn about famous artists and create art in their styles.

This program is designed for children ages 8-12 and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Background photo is field of wheat with sky above, event information listed on top.

Beer, Bodies, and Being: Gender and Identity in American Culture

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

MSSU Professor Dr. Megan Bever will visit the library to present this lecture. Americans have a long and complicated history with intoxicants—especially beer, and deciding what to ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

MSSU Professor Dr. Megan Bever will visit the library to present this lecture.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Background is tie dye style paint, program information on top with graphic of coasters and paint underneath

Adult Take-Home Kit (Painted Cork Coasters)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:00am

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Pick up the April adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! This kit includes all supplies and instructions to paint cork coasters. This kit is par...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Pick up the April adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! This kit includes all supplies and instructions to paint cork coasters.

School-Age Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Event Details:

This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!Disclaimer(s)Accompanying...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!

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