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All Day
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-Home Kit

4:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Grab an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department! Kits include instructions and supplies to create a craft. Kits are first come, first served, and are designed for ages 18+. 

No registration, fee, or library card is required.

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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
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: 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
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: 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
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: 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
This event is in the "Youth" group.

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Free Summer Meals

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Free Summer Meals

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Swap @ Summer Reading Ending Celebration

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Enrichment
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:

As part of our Summer Reading Ending Celebration adult programming is hosting a Book Swap! Bring a book you no longer want (or more than one book) and swap it for a new-to-you book (or books)! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Ending Celebration

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate all your hard work this summer! The fun includes: a mobile art lab from Crystal Bridges, live music, indoor and outdoor games, and more!

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

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

Art Adventures: Weaving

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about a variety of weaving techniques and make your own creation!

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 "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

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:

Stop by teen to learn a new craft. This is a come and go program with a new project featured every program. 

Designed for Grades 6-12

3 pm
4 pm
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at the Library.

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.