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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
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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.

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
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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.

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
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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.

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
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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
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
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
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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion: Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

In collaboration with Missouri Southern State University's Canada themed fall semester we will be discussing the book Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez. We'll discuss the book in its entirety. 

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.

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

Supa Dupa Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Book Discussion, Enrichment
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment
Event Details:

Join the Children's Department for a supa awesome party celebrating everyone's favorite half-man, half-dog superhero! Activities will include drawing tutorials, a Petey DIY robot shop, a Cat Kid comic creation station, and more!

 

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.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
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
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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
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.

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
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Tuesday Knight Chess

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. All teens are welcome in the teen area!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

No library card, fee, or registration is required to participate. This program is 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.