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Easter Sunday

All Day
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.
9 am

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!

STEMusic

9:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12)
Early Learning, Performance
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Learning, Performance
Event Details:

More information to come!

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.
10 am

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.

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!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm

"I Volunteer As Tribute" Mini Movie Marathon

3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Movies
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Come watch the girl on fire and the boy with the bread- we’ll have the movies playing in the Teen Makerspace until closing time! Open to grades 6-12.
4 pm

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
6 pm

Dontcha Know Midwest Trivia Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together
Event Details:

Come as an individual or bring a team (up to eight participants) and put your knowledge of the Midwest to the test! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

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.

J Ryan Stradal Author Visit

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome author J. Ryan Stradal to the Joplin Public Library!