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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

School-Age Storytime

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, 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: Enrichment, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime/Manga Hang Out for Grown-Ups

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet up with people that share similar interests! We watch anime, draw, and hang out. No library card, fee, or registration is required to participate. This program is designe...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Meet up with people that share similar interests! We watch anime, draw, and hang out. 

No library card, fee, or registration is required to participate. This program is designed for ages 18+.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

Supa Dupa Party

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Enrichment
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Join the Children's Department for a supa awesome party celebrating everyone's favorite half-man, half-dog superhero! Activities will include drawing tutorials, a Petey DIY robot s...

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

Join the Children's Department for a supa awesome party celebrating everyone's favorite half-man, half-dog superhero! Activities will include drawing tutorials, a Petey DIY robot shop, a Cat Kid comic creation station, and more!

 

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.

Veterans Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.

Young Artists Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Enrichment
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
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 and registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 and registration is required. 

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

School-Age Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, 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: Enrichment, 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.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Teen Advisory Meeting

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Education, Enrichment
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Teen Advisory Meeting

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Education, Enrichment
Event Details:

Teen Advisory Meeting

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

Quapaw Language for Kids

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Enrichment
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Quapaw Nation Language Department Director Mary Jacobs will share stories and bits of culture about the Quapaw people and language, including current preservation work.

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

Quapaw Nation Language Department Director Mary Jacobs will share stories and bits of culture about the Quapaw people and language, including current preservation work.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Learners at the Library

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program is designed for individuals ages 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. We explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hang...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

This program is designed for individuals ages 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. We explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, activities, and crafts! 

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

School-Age Storytime

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, 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: Enrichment, 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.

This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Teen Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Anime Manga Club in Conference Room 1

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Movies
Event Details:

Anime Manga Club in Conference Room 1

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

Dog Day Afternoon

Tuesday, November 26, 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!

Thanksgiving Day / Day After

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

LEGO Buildathon

Saturday, November 30, 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.

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!

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

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

Easter Sunday

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Memorial Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

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.

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.