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

Young Artists Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Arts, Enrichment
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Enrichment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Adult Take-Home Kit (Painted Cork Coasters)

11:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together
Event Details:

Pick up the April adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! This kit includes all supplies and instructions to paint cork coasters. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Bread in a Bag

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

Available starting @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your Makerspace Take&Make kit while supplies last! 

The kit contains everything you need except an oven and measuring utensils to bake your very own bread.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

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 "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Tiny Library Desk - A JPL Teen Concert

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Performance
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Performance
Event Details:

Always wanted to squeeze in to an office space for a live concert in the middle of the afternoon? Here's your chance! NPR's iconic Tiny Desk, but make it library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Thanksgiving/Day After

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

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 Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

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.