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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
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All Day
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
Adults
Enrichment
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:
Joplin Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge for Adults is perfect for cold days indoors, getting a jump start on New Year’s Resolutions, or simply enjoying books! The challenge is complete by completing 5 of the 15 reading categories. Participants choose which 5 categories to complete, and what books to read. Book titles may only be used once. Complete the challenge to win a ceramic mug and to enter a raffle for a gift card to Target, Vintage Stock, or Always Buying Books. Participate on paper or electronically.
1 pm
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

Saturday STEAM

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, STEM/STEAM
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Explore high and low-tech STEAM activities!

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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.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

Children's Chess Club

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Chess players of all skill levels, ages 6-12, are invited to play a game or two in the Children's Department! Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

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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.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chat & Craft

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