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Takeout Kit

4:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Crafts & DIY
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Stop by the teen department starting @ 4PM to pick up a rock painting kit. Grades 6-12; while supplies last.
9 am

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
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 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 Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
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 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
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 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

Read and Play Preschool Hour

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 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 Preschool Hour

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

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 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.

Book Swap

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Enrichment
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:

Trade your read books for new ones! Bring a book (or books) you no longer want, swap them for new-to-you books brought by the library or other participants, chat about books with other community members! 

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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
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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.

MU Extension Health and Human Sciences - SNAP Outreach Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
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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.

Pokemon Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

We choose you for an afternoon of all things Pokemon! This event will include: scavenger hunts, crafts, the Pokemon card game, (optional) card training, and more! No registration required.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

Young Artists Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Crafts & DIY
Closed
Required
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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:

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. 

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
6 pm

Bingo Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for a night of Bingo at the Joplin Public Library! All supplies provided and prizes for winners! For ages 18 years and older.

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.