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Labor Day

All Day
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Adult Take-Home Kit (Pressed Flower Jar)

9:00am - 9:00am
Adults
Crafts & DIY
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Pick up the September adult take-home kit in the Reference Department! Kits include instructions and supplies to create a pressed flower jar at home. Kits are available starting at 9am, while supplies last.

Take It & Make It Edible Book

All Day
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Crafts & DIY
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Take and Make kit for National Read A Book Day!
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
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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 Toddler 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 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

Yoga Class

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

Start your Saturday with yoga! This class is open to any experience level, no fee or library card required. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have one. 

Designed for ages 18+. 

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
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

10:30am - 11:00am
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 Toddler Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Book Swap

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Enrichment
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:

Your next read awaits you at Book Swap! How it works: bring a book (or several) that you no longer want, swap them for books brought by other participants, chat about books with other readers! 

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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, 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

Children's Chess Club

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

Chess fans of all skill levels are invited to come play! 

Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
6 pm

Tuesday Knight Chess

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Tuesday Knight Chess club with Harry!

Chat & Craft: Wire Jewelry

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! Or participate in this month's provided craft: wire jewelry!

Reflections of Hunger Exhibit Opening Reception

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library
Event Details:

Join us for the opening reception of Reflections of Hunger: Disordered Eating and Body Image Through Their Eyes, a community-driven art exhibit that features anonymous works.