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An illustration of a dark-haired woman holding a child in her arms with black text above that reads "Read and Play Toddler Hour"

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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 dark-haired woman holding a child in her arms with black text above that reads "Read and Play Toddler Hour"

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations.

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is re...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

An illustration of an open book with yellow stars coming out of the pages. Black text above reads "Storyteller Bobby Norfolk."

Bobby Norfolk Storyteller

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

This exciting one-man theater and comedy performance combines myths, folktales, progressive rap, mime, and poetry in a celebration of cultural diversity. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This exciting one-man theater and comedy performance combines myths, folktales, progressive rap, mime, and poetry in a celebration of cultural diversity. 

Anime/Manga Cat

Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Hangout and play games, watch some anime, and meet other fans! 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Hangout and play games, watch some anime, and meet other fans! 

A box of crayons

Tween Melted Crayon takeout kit

All Day
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12)
Event Details:

This kit contains supplies to encourage creativity and reusing everyday materials to create something new. Each kit contains a variety of crayons, other art supplies, and activity ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This kit contains supplies to encourage creativity and reusing everyday materials to create something new. Each kit contains a variety of crayons, other art supplies, and activity challenges.

An illustration of a squirrel with glasses reading an oversized yellow book. Black text above reads "Animal Adventures Chapter book club"

Animal Adventures Chapter Book Club

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Participants of this book club will learn about a variety of animals through hands-on activities. Participants will receive a copy of Naomi Nash: Saving Snakes by Jessica Anderson,...

Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Participants of this book club will learn about a variety of animals through hands-on activities. Participants will receive a copy of Naomi Nash: Saving Snakes by Jessica Anderson, which we will read and discuss. 

Ages 8-12

Craft Supplies

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Join other teens in the Teen Department for an afternoon of creativity with a new project every program.Grade 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join other teens in the Teen Department for an afternoon of creativity with a new project every program.

Grade 6-12

Two dogs

Dog Day Afternoon

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading! Children will have the opportunity to read to one of our sweet therapy dogs and the...

Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Education, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading! Children will have the opportunity to read to one of our sweet therapy dogs and their owner in a quiet, calm environment. 

An illustration of a young Black girl sitting next to her father while he reads a book. Black text above reads "Read and Play Preschool Hour"

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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!

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

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

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 Black girl sitting next to her father while he reads a book. Black text above reads "Read and Play Preschool Hour"

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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!

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

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

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 light-skinned woman with dark hair reading to a group of kids sitting in a circle. Black text above reads "School-Age Storytime"

School-Age Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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!

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!

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 Black girl sitting next to her father while he reads a book. Black text above reads "Read and Play Preschool Hour"

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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!

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

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

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 Black girl sitting next to her father while he reads a book. Black text above reads "Read and Play Preschool Hour"

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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!

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

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

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.

Illustration of a green snake with black text reading "Missouri Department of Conservation Reptiles of Missouri"

Missouri Department of Conservation: Reptiles of Missouri

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Naturalists from Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center present “Reptiles of Missouri.” Learn about (and meet!) turtles, lizards, and snakes of Missouri. Ages 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Naturalists from Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center present “Reptiles of Missouri.” Learn about (and meet!) turtles, lizards, and snakes of Missouri. Ages 6-12

Movie poster with background of blue, lights, film reel, and popcorn, with program details listed under poster.

Old Hollywood Movie Night

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adventure awaits at our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the 1959 Alfred Hitchcock classic adventure movie North by Northwest.No fee, library card, or registration is re...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Adventure awaits at our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the 1959 Alfred Hitchcock classic adventure movie North by Northwest.

No fee, library card, or registration is required to attend. 

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.

An illustration of a dark-haired woman holding a child in her arms with black text above that reads "Read and Play Toddler Hour"

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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 dark-haired woman holding a child in her arms with black text above that reads "Read and Play Toddler Hour"

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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.

Program information surrounded by flowers and a graphic of a yoga pose.

Yoga Class - Teen and Adults

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Event Details:

Yoga Instructor Sarah Kelly will be leading a yoga class for Summer Reading that is open to teens and adults! All experience levels are welcome. Yoga mats are limited, please bring...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Yoga Instructor Sarah Kelly will be leading a yoga class for Summer Reading that is open to teens and adults! All experience levels are welcome. Yoga mats are limited, please bring your own if you have one. 

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.

An illustration of pastel colored Legos on a pink background with black text above that reads "Lego Build-a-thon"

LEGO Buildathon

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Paper bag

Teen Takeout Kit

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Department to pickup a kit while supplies last.Grades 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Department to pickup a kit while supplies last.

Grades 6-12

Craft Supplies

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Join other teens in the Teen Department for an afternoon of creativity.Grade 6-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join other teens in the Teen Department for an afternoon of creativity.

Grade 6-12

An illustration of a blanket tent with pillows inside with black text above that reads "Family Fort Building Night."

Family Fort Building Night

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Adventures begin at the Joplin Public Library! This family event will include fort building in the Children's Department and stories by flashlight. Ages 6-12 and families

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Adventures begin at the Joplin Public Library! This family event will include fort building in the Children's Department and stories by flashlight. 

Ages 6-12 and families

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.