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Name: Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2024-12-01
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Joplin Public Library

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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

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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!

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities

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Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of 1-4 adults and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.

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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.

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Teen Takeout Kit: Spiral Knot Bracelets

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Crafts & DIY

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Make two spiral knot bracelets, one for you and one for a friend, with this takeout kit! All supplies included. Available while supplies last.

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Arts

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Hang out in the Teen Department and choose a craft to make or bring your own to work on. We'll have a variety of projects and supplies.

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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness

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The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, will be presenting this course, no fee, registration, or library card required to attend.

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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.

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Winter Sowing Seeds

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Speakers

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Join Master Gardener Eric Osen as he teaches winter sowing, a method of starting seeds in late winter for spring transplanting by creating a mini greenhouse out of milk jugs! There will also be an accompanying craft. All supplies provided.

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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.

Adulting 101: Mental Health

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Enrichment

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The first program in our new Adulting 101 series focuses on mental health basics, coping, skills, peer support, and self care. No registration is required and all teens ages 12 and up are welcome.

Superb Owl Party

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Education, Speakers

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Sunday the 9th might be busy with your Super Bowl Party, so join us Saturday the 8th for our Superb Owl Party!

Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

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Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person.

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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.

Old Hollywood Movie Night

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Take a step back in time with our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the classic 1949 movie White Heat.

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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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
		Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day
9 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 9:30am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 9:30am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 9:30am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Toddler Hour 2 10:30am - 11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bach-a-Bye Baby 10:00am - 11:00am Youth, All Ages Arts, Performance This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Youth, All Ages Program Type: Arts, Performance Event Details: Pro Musica welcomes flutist Emlyn Johnson and cellist Daniel Ketter of the American Wild Ensemble for a family-friendly concert at the Joplin Public Library. 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.
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1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Education This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Event Details: An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.	This event is in the "Adults" group. MU Extension Health and Human Sciences - SNAP Outreach Visit 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Education This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Event Details: A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Swap 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Enrichment Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: Join us at Coley's Cookie Co for our book swap! Bring a gently used book (or books!) for someone else to enjoy. Take home a new to you book (or books)! Chat all things literary with fellow bibliophiles!
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4 pm			Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm - 5:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. School-Age Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Enrichment, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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6 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group. Surrealism: An Opening Reception 6:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages Arts, Post Art Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts, Post Art Library Event Details: Join Post Art Library for the opening of Surrealism, an exhibit by Joplin High School art students, inside the Library's Local History wing.

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