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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
Closing

Independence Day

All Day
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
9 am

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.

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

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.

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.
11 am

Free Summer Meals

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, July 1.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nbs

Free Summer Meals

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, July 1.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nbs

Free Summer Meals

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, July 1.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nbs

Free Summer Meals

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, July 1.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nbs
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Teen Crafternoon

2:00pm - 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:

Join other teens in the Teen Department for an afternoon of creativity.

Grade 6-12

Puzzle Competition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Enrichment, Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of up to 4 people and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle the fastest.

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.
3 pm
4 pm

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

Family Fort Building Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Adventures begin at the Joplin Public Library! This family event will include fort building in the Children's Department and stories by flashlight. 

Ages 6-12 and 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.
6 pm

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

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!