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All Day
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Bread in a Bag

All Day
All Ages
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace
Event Details:

Available starting @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your Makerspace Take&Make kit while supplies last! 

The kit contains everything you need except an oven and measuring utensils to bake your very own bread.

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
Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

11 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Dish Book Discussion

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

Join us as we chat about The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal. We will talk about the book in its entirety.

Two opportunities to join on the 17th, 1 pm or 6 pm!

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 "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

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

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
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 in the Community Room at the Library.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pie Making with Carla from Big R's Pies

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Event Details:

Did someone say pie? Hear from Big R’s pie maker Carla about her history with baking and the basics of making a pie. Carla will also demonstrate how to make the perfect pie crust.

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 "Adults" group.

Let's Dish Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together
Event Details:

Join us as we chat about The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal. We will talk about the book in its entirety.

Two opportunities to join on the 17th, 1 pm or 6 pm!

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.