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All Day
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Teen Takeout Kit

12:00pm - 12:00pm
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 to pickup a kit while supplies last.

Grades 6-12

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)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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.

Preschool Morning Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Outdoor Classroom
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come play with us! We will enjoythe outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning!

Ages 2-5

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)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

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.

Super Saturday: Camp Read-a-lotta

10:00am - 11:15am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all little readers to Camp Read-a-lotta! Explore, play, and learn with friends and family through a variety of hands-on activities! 

This program is for children ages 2-5 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.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.

Curt Strutz Dinosaur Dimensions

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A puppet show featuring realistic-looking T-rexes, Pteranodons, and more! This dino-experience includes amazing facts, props, and plenty of fun!

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.

3 pm
4 pm
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)
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Game Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

A fun night of board and card games for all ages!

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Visit: Amy Laurel Fluker

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Author Visit, Post Art Library, Speakers
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Post Art Library, Speakers
Event Details:

Join Post Art Library and Missouri Southern State University in welcoming Civil War historian and guest speaker Amy Laurel Fluker! 

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Tuesday Knight Chess

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Know how to play chess?  Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players.  We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize.  This activity is designed for teens who have mastered the basics of the

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!