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Name: Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2024-12-01
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Joplin Public Library

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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

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Joplin Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge for Adults is perfect for cold days indoors, getting a jump start on New Year's Resolutions, or simply enjoying books!

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities

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Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of 1-4 adults and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.

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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.

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Teen Takeout Kit: Spiral Knot Bracelets

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Crafts & DIY

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Make two spiral knot bracelets, one for you and one for a friend, with this takeout kit! All supplies included. Available while supplies last.

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Arts

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Hang out in the Teen Department and choose a craft to make or bring your own to work on. We'll have a variety of projects and supplies.

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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness

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The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, will be presenting this course, no fee, registration, or library card required to attend.

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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.

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Winter Sowing Seeds

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Speakers

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Join Master Gardener Eric Osen as he teaches winter sowing, a method of starting seeds in late winter for spring transplanting by creating a mini greenhouse out of milk jugs! There will also be an accompanying craft. All supplies provided.

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Adulting 101: Mental Health

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Enrichment

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The first program in our new Adulting 101 series focuses on mental health basics, coping, skills, peer support, and self care. No registration is required and all teens ages 12 and up are welcome.

Superb Owl Party

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Education, Speakers

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Sunday the 9th might be busy with your Super Bowl Party, so join us Saturday the 8th for our Superb Owl Party!

Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

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Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person.

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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.

Old Hollywood Movie Night

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Take a step back in time with our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the classic 1949 movie White Heat.

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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.

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All Day				This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Take-Home Kit (Hot Cocoa Mix) 5:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Crafts & DIY This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Event Details: Pick up the November adult take-home kit in the Reference Department! Kits include instructions and supplies to create a craft at home. Kits are available starting at 5pm, while supplies last.
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) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. 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.	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) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. 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.	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) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. 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	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. 123 Play With Me 10:00am - 11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. Closed 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 Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: 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) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. 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.	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) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. 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.	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) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. 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.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. All About Bats! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Enrichment, Speakers This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Enrichment, Speakers Event Details: Come join MDC naturalists at the Joplin Public Library to learn about Missouri’s bats! We will discuss bats in Missouri (and some from around the world), what makes a bat a bat, and what we can do to help them.	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) Enrichment, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.

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