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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 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 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.

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!

Pink and yellow background with craft supplies and a stack of books in the middle, event title above

Adult Learners at the Library

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This program is designed for individuals 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. 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.

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!

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 27, 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 27, 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 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, April 1, 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, April 1, 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!