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Tween Melted Crayon takeout kit

All Day
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This kit contains supplies to encourage creativity and reusing everyday materials to create something new. Each kit contains a variety of crayons, other art supplies, and activity challenges.
9 am

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime
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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime
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.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime
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.

Yoga Class - Teen and Adults

9:30am - 10:30am
Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Yoga Instructor Sarah Kelly will be leading a yoga class for Summer Reading that is open to teens and adults! All experience levels are welcome. Yoga mats are limited, please bring your own if you have one. 

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.
10 am

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

LEGO Buildathon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enrichment, Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!

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

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.
2 pm

Teen Crafternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join other teens in the Teen Department for an afternoon of creativity with a new project every program.

Grade 6-12

Missouri Department of Conservation: Reptiles of Missouri

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Speakers, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Naturalists from Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center present “Reptiles of Missouri.” Learn about (and meet!) turtles, lizards, and snakes of Missouri. Ages 6-12
3 pm
4 pm

Animal Adventures Chapter Book Club

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

Participants of this book club will learn about a variety of animals through hands-on activities. Participants will receive a copy of Naomi Nash: Saving Snakes by Jessica Anderson, which we will read and discuss. 

Ages 8-12

Dog Day Afternoon

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Education, Summer Reading
Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Education, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading! Children will have the opportunity to read to one of our sweet therapy dogs and their owner in a quiet, calm environment. 

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime
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

Old Hollywood Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Movies, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Adventure awaits at our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the 1959 Alfred Hitchcock classic adventure movie North by Northwest.

No fee, library card, or registration is required to attend. 

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.