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Tuesday Knight Chess

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Know how to play chess?  Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players.  We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize.  This ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Know how to play chess?  Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players.  We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize.  This activity is designed for teens who have mastered the basics of the

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Chat & Craft

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
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 meet from 6 to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of every mo...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

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

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Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, July 3, 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, July 3, 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.

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School-Age Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 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.

Independence Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

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, July 5, 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, July 5, 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.

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Puzzle Competition

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of up to 4 people and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle the fastest. All teams will b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of up to 4 people and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle the fastest.

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.

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Preschool Morning Playdate

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoor Classroom at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Come play with us! We will enjoy the outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning! We will play with water and water toys, so be prepared to get wet! In the event of extreme hea...

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

Come play with us! We will enjoy the outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning! We will play with water and water toys, so be prepared to get wet!

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 the Olympic rings with black text above reading "Tween Library Olympics"

Tween Library Olympics

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12)
Event Details:

With the opening ceremony just a few weeks away, it is time to get into gear! This Teen/Children’s Department collaborative event includes a mix of Library-related relays and (not ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

With the opening ceremony just a few weeks away, it is time to get into gear! This Teen/Children’s Department collaborative event includes a mix of Library-related relays and (not quite Olympic-level) activities. 

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Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join Teen and Adult Programming for adventures in tiny art! Tiny canvases and paint will be provided to create a tiny masterpiece. All supplies provided. No library card, regi...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Teen and Adult Programming for adventures in tiny art! Tiny canvases and paint will be provided to create a tiny masterpiece. 

All supplies provided. No library card, registration, or fee 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 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, July 10, 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, July 10, 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, July 10, 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, July 11, 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, July 11, 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 dark-skinned child and a light-skinned child playing chess with black text above that reads "Children's Chess Club"

Children's Chess Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 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.

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.

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, July 12, 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, July 12, 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.

An illustration of a white rabbit coming out of a top hat

Max the Magician

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Join Max the Magician as brings laughter and joy to his audiences through his performance “Magic Begins at Your Library.” The show includes audience participation, creativity, math...

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

Join Max the Magician as brings laughter and joy to his audiences through his performance “Magic Begins at Your Library.” The show includes audience participation, creativity, mathematics, history, entertaining stories, and curiosity.

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 brightly colored museum brochure with text above that reads "Four States Museum of Natural History"

Four State Museum of Natural History

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join paleontologist Brad Shelby as he talks about the challenges and adventures of digging fossils out in the field. He will also be displaying a variety of fossils and replicas re...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join paleontologist Brad Shelby as he talks about the challenges and adventures of digging fossils out in the field.

An illustration of an easel and art supplies with black text above that reads "Art Adventures"

Art Adventures: Weaving

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn about a variety of weaving techniques and make your own creation!

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

Learn about a variety of weaving techniques and make your own creation!

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.

Craft Supplies

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Stop by teen to learn a new craft. This is a come and go program with a new project featured every program. Designed for Grades 6-12

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

Stop by teen to learn a new craft. This is a come and go program with a new project featured every program. 

Designed for Grades 6-12