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Statue Dedication

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Enrichment, Exhibits
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Exhibits
Event Details:

Join us for the dedication of the replacement statue “Two Kids on Bench” by Max Turner.  

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Business Boot Camp with Missouri Small Business Development Center

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

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Artist Talk with Joan Allen

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library
Event Details:

Join us for an artist talk and closing reception featuring artist Joan Allen! 

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

Will Parker-Music for Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Performance, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Friday, May 31 @ 2:00 PM

In his energetic, fun-filled musical performance, Will Parker encourages creativity, interactivity, and fun!

Ages 6-12

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guided Hike with Wildcat Glades Nature Group

9:00am - 9:00am
Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join an adventure on National Trails Day! Naturalist Colvin with Wildcat Glades Nature Group will provide a guided hike on one of the trails through Wildcat park and share about the periodical cicadas emerging in June.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Youth Summer Scholastic Chess Tournament

10:00am - 4:00pm
Enrichment, Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Format:

Tournament Basics Presentation: 10-11 am

Simultaneous Exhibition: 11-12 Local player, plays multiple opponents at once
 

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

Teen Takeout Kit

12:00pm - 12:00pm
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Department to pickup a kit while supplies last.

Grades 6-12

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

Curt Strutz Dinosaur Dimensions

2:30pm - 3:30pm
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A puppet show featuring realistic-looking T-rexes, Pteranodons, and more! This dino-experience includes amazing facts, props, and plenty of fun!

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.

Tuesday Knight Chess

6:00am - 7:30pm
Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities
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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Preschool Morning Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Early Learning, Summer Reading
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 enjoythe outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning!

Ages 2-5

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.

Author Visit: Amy Laurel Fluker

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Author Visit, Post Art Library, Speakers
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Post Art Library, Speakers
Event Details:

Join Post Art Library and Missouri Southern State University in welcoming Civil War historian and guest speaker Amy Laurel Fluker! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.

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

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Game Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

A fun night of board and card games for all ages!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Super Saturday: Camp Read-a-lotta

10:00am - 11:15am
Early Learning, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all little readers to Camp Read-a-lotta! Explore, play, and learn with friends and family through a variety of hands-on activities! 

This program is for children ages 2-5 and their families. 

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 "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.

Animal Adventures Chapter Book Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Registration
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Participants of this book club will learn about a variety of animals through hands-on activities. Participants will receive a copy of Naomi Nash: Saving Snakes by Jessica Anderson, which we will read and discuss. 

Ages 8-12