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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
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

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! 

Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: 

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 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
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
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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Lego Buildathon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, STEM/STEAM
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

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.

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
6 pm

Author Visit: "The Henna Artist" with Alka Joshi

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together
Event Details:

Alka Joshi, the author of this year's Joplin Reads Together title, The Henna Artist, will speak about her writing and the novel. Books will be available to purchase at the event and a book signing will follow Alka's presentation.

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.

Junk Journal Basics

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library
Event Details:

Join the Teen Department and the Makerspace for an introduction to the basics of junk journaling at the library. Attendees will learn about collage, decoupage, and quick binding, while creating their own one of a kind journal.