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An image of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

Text reads: LEAP! After school. There is a picture of a cartoon frog beneath it.

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

An image of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of a woman holding a baby. The text above them reads: Read and Play Toddler Hour.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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.

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.

An illustration of a woman holding a baby. The text above them reads: Read and Play Toddler Hour.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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.

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.

An illustration of a rainbow drawn in chalk with black text above reading "Preschool Morning Playdate"

Preschool Playdate

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Come play with us! (Weather permitting) this outdoor event will include creating, playing, and fun!

Ages 2-5

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come play with us! (Weather permitting) this outdoor event will include creating, playing, and fun!

Ages 2-5

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, March 17, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Enrichment
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

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 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Enrichment
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 

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 image of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

Text reads: LEAP! After school. There is a picture of a cartoon frog beneath it.

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

An image of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of two sets of animal ears. A bunny and a fox. The text above them reads: Spring Break Movie

Spring Break Movie

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Join us for a funny movie about a brave rabbit cop and her friend Nick! We will also have snacks, and coloring! The movie is rated PG.

Ages 5-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a funny movie about a brave rabbit cop and her friend Nick! We will also have snacks, and coloring! The movie is rated PG.

Ages 5-12

An illustration of a woman holding a baby. The text above them reads: Read and Play Toddler Hour.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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.

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.

An illustration of a woman holding a baby. The text above them reads: Read and Play Toddler Hour.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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.

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.

Illustration of colored legos stacked in a tower over a pink background. Black text above reads "Lego Build-a-thon"

Lego Build-a-thon

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side! Ages 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side! Ages 6-12

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 three gears. The text above reads: Spark Lab.

Spark Lab

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Join us as we learn about birds native to our area, including different ways to identify species. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about birds native to our area, including different ways to identify species. 

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 image of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

Text reads: LEAP! After school. There is a picture of a cartoon frog beneath it.

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

An image of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

An illustration of a man reading to a little girl. The text above them reads: Read and Play Preschool Hour.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!