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School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Storytime
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.

Anime/Manga Hang Out for Grown-Ups

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Enrichment, Games & Activities
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.

Supa Dupa Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Book Discussion, Enrichment
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
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Young Artists Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Arts, Enrichment
Registration
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Enrichment
Registration 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.

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Storytime
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.

Teen Advisory Meeting

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

Teen Advisory Meeting

Quapaw Language for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Education, Enrichment
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.

Adult Learners at the Library

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Storytime
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.

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Storytime
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.

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

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.

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!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.