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9 am

Tween Takeout Kit

9:00am - 6:00pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Crafts & DIY
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

A special takeout craft kit for tweens (ages 11-13) in Teen area & Children’s Department while supplies last!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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!

Read and Play Toddler Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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!

Read and Play Toddler Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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

"I Know What You Are" Mini Movie Marathon

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Movies
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

... A vampire! Come watch as much of this saga your heart desires - we’ll have the movies playing in the Teen Makerspace until closing time! Open to grades 6-12.
1 pm

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
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.

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

Pokemon Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

We choose you for an afternoon of all things Pokemon! This event will include: scavenger hunts, crafts, the Pokemon card game,

and more! No registration required, Ages 6-12

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

Book Swap

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Enrichment
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:

Find your next read at Book Swap! Bring a book (or several) that you no longer want and swap them for books brought by other attendees and the library! This is a come and go event designed for ages 18 years and up. 

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.
3 pm
4 pm

Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
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 at the Library.

Random Awesomeness

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

The return of a beloved Teen program - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, games, and more in the Teen dept.

Teen Crafternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

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. This program is open to grades 6-12.

School-Age Storytime

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

Old Hollywood Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

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

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.

Game Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join Teen and Adult Programming for game night! Card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own! For ages 12 and up.