Name: Tuesday Knight Chess
Start: 2025-01-07T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-07T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Joplin Public Library

Christmas Eve / Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas.

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas.

New Years Eve - Early Closure

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Joplin Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

New Years Day

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years! We apologize for any inconvenience, and would like to remind you that the Library's digital resources are available 24/...

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

Tuesday Knight Chess

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

Tuesday Knight Chess is open to chess fans of various skill levels. Come hang out, play chess and chess-related games, and have fun with other chess players.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Tuesday Knight Chess is open to chess fans of various skill levels. Come hang out, play chess and chess-related games, and have fun with other chess players.

An illustration of craft supplies, including scissors, yarn, and paper, with italicized text above reading "Teen Takeout Kit"

Teen Takeout Kit: Spiral Knot Bracelets

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

Make two spiral knot bracelets, one for you and one for a friend, with this takeout kit! All supplies included. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

Make two spiral knot bracelets, one for you and one for a friend, with this takeout kit! All supplies included. Available while supplies last.

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

Hang out in the Teen Department and choose a craft to make or bring your own to work on. We'll have a variety of projects and supplies.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Arts

Event Details:

Hang out in the Teen Department and choose a craft to make or bring your own to work on. We'll have a variety of projects and supplies.

Next Gen Library Council Meeting

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Enrichment

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

A meeting for the members of the teen advisory board to work on program planning.If you are interested in being a part of the Next Gen Library Council, please see a Youth Services ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

A meeting for the members of the teen advisory board to work on program planning.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day

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Winter Sowing Seeds

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Speakers

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Eric Osen as he teaches winter sowing, a method of starting seeds in late winter for spring transplanting by creating a mini greenhouse out of milk jugs! There...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Speakers

Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Eric Osen as he teaches winter sowing, a method of starting seeds in late winter for spring transplanting by creating a mini greenhouse out of milk jugs! There will also be an accompanying craft. All supplies provided.

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, January 25, 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! No registration is required.

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! No registration is required.

Adulting 101: Mental Health

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Enrichment

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18)

Event Details:

The first program in our new Adulting 101 series focuses on mental health basics, coping, skills, peer support, and self care. No registration is required and all teens ages 12 and...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

The first program in our new Adulting 101 series focuses on mental health basics, coping, skills, peer support, and self care. No registration is required and all teens ages 12 and up are welcome.

Superb Owl Party

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Speakers

Age Group:

Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Event Details:

Sunday the 9th might be busy with your Super Bowl Party, so join us Saturday the 8th for our Superb Owl Party! Wonders of Wildlife will teach us about birds of prey, including owls...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Education, Speakers

Event Details:

Sunday the 9th might be busy with your Super Bowl Party, so join us Saturday the 8th for our Superb Owl Party!

Presidents Day

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Event Details:

Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd l...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person.

Disclaimer(s)

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day

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