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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
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
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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 "Adults" group.

Adult Learners at the Library

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

This program is designed for individuals ages 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. We explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, activities, and crafts! 

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 "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
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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
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.

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

Teen Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Movies
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Movies
Event Details:

Anime Manga Club in the Teen Department

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

Quapaw Language for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Education, Enrichment
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Education, Enrichment
Event Details:

Quapaw Nation Language Department Director Mary Jacobs will share stories and bits of culture about the Quapaw people and language, including current preservation work.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
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 "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Teen Crafternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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:

All teens are welcome for our crafternoon in the teen area.

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 "All Ages" group.

All Ages Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

November is International Games Month and we are celebrating with an All Ages Game Night! Various card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own. 

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.