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Name: Story Corner
Start: 2024-09-24T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-24T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Joplin Public Library

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Story Corner

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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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

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A special storytime designed to connect readers and learners of multiple generations. JPL is partnering with Wildwood Senior Living for this event. We will read Ruby Finds a Worry and create a collaborative activity.

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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.

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Anime/Manga Hang Out for Grown-Ups

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities

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Meet up with people that share similar interests! We watch anime, draw, and hang out. Plus this month we'll combine the comforts of ramen and anime by sampling ramen noodle cups!

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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.

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Decoupage Pumpkins

All Day 10/1

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace

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Available @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your kit to make your very own fall themed decoupage decoration.

While Supplies Last

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Crosswords, Coloring, and Coffee

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities

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De-stress to the comforts of word puzzles, coloring, and caffeine! Sit and stay awhile, or take a word puzzle to your favorite spot in the library.

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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.

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Book Swap

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

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Your next read awaits you at Book Swap! How it works: bring a book (or several) that you no longer want, swap them for books brought by other participants, chat about books with other readers!

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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.

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Book Bingo

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Full)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

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Our Bingo Night program, but with a twist! Mixed into regular rounds of Bingo there will also be rounds of Book Bingo -- we'll give reading related hints and participants search for the answer on their Book Bingo card.

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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.

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Joplin Writers' Faire

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Full)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Enrichment, Post Art Library

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2024 brings the 8th Annual Joplin Writers' Faire! Held annually each October, this event connects all sorts of writers to their existing and potentially new audiences while encouraging community support of local and regional writers.

Adult Learners at the Library

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Full)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Storytime

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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!

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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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Time	Mon (2/12)	Tue (2/13)	Wed (2/14)	Thu (2/15)	Fri (2/16)	Sat (2/17)
9 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 9:30am - 10:00am 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 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 9:30am - 10:00am 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 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 9:30am - 10:00am 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 is geared towards 0-2 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 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 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Read and Play Preschool Hour 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 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 "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 is geared towards 0-2 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. American Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am - 4:00pm Adults, All Ages Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" 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 (Full) Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.
12 pm
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. Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor 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 Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby 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 "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Anime/Manga Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, Games & Activities This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
3 pm
4 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group. League of Books and Bindings Chapter Book Club 4:15pm - 5:15pm Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Book Discussion, Enrichment Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: A chapter book club for kids ages 8-12	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) Crafts & DIY Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Program Type: Crafts & DIY Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: For February's Young Artists club meeting, we are excited to welcome local artist Lori Marble! We will hear all about her artistic journey, see some of her art, and make our own art!	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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. CANCELED: Yoga Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room East Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Event Details: This class has been rescheduled from 2-13-24 to 2-20-24. 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. This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. PALentine's Day Workshop: Cookie Decorating 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Reserve a seat for yourself & a gal, pal, or beau for a sweet night at the library! Join us for a FREE, all-supplies-provided cookie decorating demonstration and workshop.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Opening Reception: Print Works Art Exhibit 6:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages Arts, Exhibits, 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 Room: Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library Event Details: Post Art Library teamed up with Spiva Center for the Arts to present Print Works in The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation Gallery inside Joplin Public Library from Thursday, February 15-Sunday, March 31, 2024.

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