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Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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!

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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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!

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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
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.

All Ages Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

November is International Games Month and we are celebrating with an All Ages Game Night! Various card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own. 

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.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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.

Teen Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Movies
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

123 Play With Me

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! 

Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: 

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Health & Wellness
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. Donors will receive 2 pairs of FRIENDS TV show themed socks.

Dog Day Afternoon

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Summer Reading
Registration
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading
Registration 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
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

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

LEGO Buildathon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Games & Activities
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.

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Winter Cross-stitch

All Day
All Ages
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
Event Details:

Available @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your kit to make your very own winter themed cross-stitch decoration.

While Supplies Last

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY
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!

Adult Take-Home Kit

2:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Crafts & DIY
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Grab December's adult take-home kit in the Reference Department! Kits are available starting at 2pm, while supplies last.

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

Joplin Public Library Open (Youth Chess Tournament)

9:00am - 4:00pm
Youth, Teens (ages 11-18)
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Joplin Public Library Open
 

December 7th, 2024
 

Location: JPL Conference Room

Format:

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Health & Wellness
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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:45pm
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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

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

Christmas Eve / Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas. 

New Years Eve - Early Closure

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library

New Years Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY
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!

MO SBDC Business Bootcamp

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Class/Workshop, Education
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Education
Event Details:

Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center for this 8 week business bootcamp workshop series for new and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Southwest Missouri region. Each week will cover a new topic.