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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
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: 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
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: 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.
10 am

Story Corner

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

A special storytime designed to connect readers and learners of multiple generations. JPL is partnering with Wildwood Senior Living for this event. We will read Ruby Finds a Worry and create a collaborative activity.

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
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: 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
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: 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
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: 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
2 pm

Teen Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Book Discussion, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Movies
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Movies
Event Details:

Regular Monthly meeting
3 pm

Teen Crafternoon

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Open crafting for teens and tweens. On this day, we will honor National Comic Book Day and use comics to create our crafts. Bring something you want to decorate or use what is available here.
4 pm

Dog Day Afternoon

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Summer Reading
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading!

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
6 pm

Anime/Manga Hang Out for Grown-Ups

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Enrichment, Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Meet up with people that share similar interests! We watch anime, draw, and hang out. Plus this month we'll combine the comforts of ramen and anime by sampling ramen noodle cups!

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.

Teen Open Mic Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Enrichment, Performance
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment, Performance
Event Details:

Teens can come and share original poetry, stories or music. They can also share favorites. The evening will end with Karaoke! Snacks will be provided.