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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.
9 am

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime 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 Toddler Hour 1

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
Fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds 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.
10 am

Read and Play Preschool Hour 2

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
A fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds!

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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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour 2

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
A fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds!

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 Toddler Hour 2

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

Super Saturday Winter Wonder

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

Come learn and play in an indoor winter wonderland! This family event includes play-based, literacy-focused activities for preschoolers.

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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Hangout, watch some anime, and meet other fans! Bring your own art this month if you would like to share, and we will do some drawing challenges. No registration required. 
3 pm
4 pm

Young Artists Club

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

Learn about great artists and create your own art in their styles!

This program is designed for children ages 8-12 and registration is required. 

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime geared toward kids ages 5-8 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.
5 pm

Adult Take-Home Kit

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment
Event Details:

Grab this month’s adult take-home kit, supplies and instructions for painted cork coasters! Kits are free with no registration required. They are first come, first served, available starting at 5pm, while supplies last.
6 pm

Tuesday Knight Chess

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: 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