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Teen Takeout Kit

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

Starting @ 4PM the teen department will have a DIY bookmark kit. This kit is designed for grades 6-12. First come, first served while supplies!
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 geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families 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 geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families 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

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

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.

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

123 Play with Me

10:00am - 11:15am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Class/Workshop, Early Learning
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! 

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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
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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 3-5 year olds and their families 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 geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families 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

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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.

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.

Plant Swap

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, All Ages
Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together
Event Details:

Calling all plant lovers! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed you no longer want and swap them with ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Plus, enter raffle drawings for various plant-related items!

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.
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4 pm

Chapter Book Club: STEM edition

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Book Discussion
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This chapter book club for kids ages 8-12 will be focused on all things STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Each participant will receive a copy of Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty.

Business Boot Camp with Missouri Small Business Development Center

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Class/Workshop, Education, Speakers
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Education, Speakers
Event Details:

Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center for this 8 week business boot camp workshop series for new and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Southwest Missouri region. Each week will cover a new topic.

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
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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.

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, 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.
5 pm

"The Henna Artist" in Context: A Brief History of Britain, India, and Indian Independence

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Education, Joplin Reads Together
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together
Event Details:

Join MSSU History Professor Dr. Rebecca Shriver for this presentation on "The Henna Artist" and its setting of 1950s India. 

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.
6 pm

Gardening Class: Herbs

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Class/Workshop, Joplin Reads Together
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Joplin Reads Together
Event Details:

Master Gardener Eric Osen will teach about growing herbs. The class will meet in the outdoor classroom; in the case of inclement weather the class will be moved inside to Community Room East. 

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.