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Adult Take-Home Kit

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department! Kits include instructions and supplies to create a craft. Kits are first come, first served, and are designed for ages 18+....

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Grab an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department! Kits include instructions and supplies to create a craft. Kits are first come, first served, and are designed for ages 18+. 

No registration, fee, or library card is required.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesd...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at the Library.

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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 18, 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 18, 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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

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

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

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 19, 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 19, 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, July 19, 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, July 19, 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 colorful text reading "Let's Celebrate" with black text above reading "Ending celebration."

Summer Reading Ending Celebration

All Day
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate all your hard work this summer! The fun includes: a mobile art lab from Crystal Bridges, live music, indoor and outdoor games, and more!

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate all your hard work this summer! The fun includes: a mobile art lab from Crystal Bridges, live music, indoor and outdoor games, and more!

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

LEGO Buildathon

Saturday, July 27, 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.

Anime/Manga Cat

Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, July 27, 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!

An illustration of two dogs on a purple background with black text above that reads "Dog Day Afternoon"

Dog Day Afternoon

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
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)
Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading!

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, August 6, 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!

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

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

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, August 16, 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, August 16, 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesd...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at the Library.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.Please call 1-800-RED CRO...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

Labor Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, September 3, 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!