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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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! 

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

Chapter Book Club: Robots

4:15pm–5:15pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This session’s theme is robots! Bring a book of your choice to the club, where we’ll talk about our books and work on robot-related activities.

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

Dog Day Afternoon

4:00pm–4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading!

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

Pokémon Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Play the trading card game, show off your cards, and just talk Pokémon with fellow fans!

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.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Virginia Evans 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 bestselling author Virginia Evans to the Joplin Public Library!

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.