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From Movers & Shakers to LEGO Club.

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Children’s Calendar

Feb
22
Fri
2:00 pm Makerspace Open Hours
Makerspace Open Hours
Feb 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Our Makerspace is open! Library staff will assist on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. FREE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIBRARY CARD NOT NEEDED. Patrons under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by[...]
Feb
23
Sat
9:00 am Makerspace Open Hours
Makerspace Open Hours
Feb 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Our Makerspace is open! Library staff will assist on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. FREE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIBRARY CARD NOT NEEDED. Patrons under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by[...]
Feb
26
Tue
3:00 pm Makerspace Open Hours
Makerspace Open Hours
Feb 26 @ 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Our Makerspace is open! Library staff will assist on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. FREE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIBRARY CARD NOT NEEDED. Patrons under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by[...]
4:00 pm Dog Day Afternoon @ Storytime Room
Dog Day Afternoon @ Storytime Room
Feb 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Feb
28
Thu
3:00 pm Makerspace Open Hours
Makerspace Open Hours
Feb 28 @ 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Our Makerspace is open! Library staff will assist on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. FREE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIBRARY CARD NOT NEEDED. Patrons under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by[...]
Mar
3
Sun
2:00 pm Children’s Maker Cart @ Children's Department
Children’s Maker Cart @ Children's Department
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This program for children in 1st through 5th grade uses recycled materials to explore STEAM concepts!  Program is offered on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm  in the Children’s Department. [...]
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Welcome to the Children’s Department

Welcome to the children’s department. We are looking forward to engaging with your family with our many, upcoming activities. Please check the calendar to see what’s next.

1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804

Phone: 417-623-7953

Operating Hours

Monday 9AM-8PM
Tuesday 9AM-8PM
Wednesday 9AM-8PM
Thursday 9AM-8PM
Friday 9AM-6PM
Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday 1PM-5PM

Latest News

  • Antique Photographs on DisplayFebruary 20, 2019 - 2:15 pm
  • March 5, 2019 – Chat n Craft ClassFebruary 12, 2019 - 10:23 am
  • Show n Tell – February 2019February 6, 2019 - 11:06 am
  • Room Naming RightsJanuary 31, 2019 - 12:28 pm
  • 2019 Chat n Craft ClassesDecember 5, 2018 - 3:47 pm

Upcoming Events

Feb
22
Fri
2:00 pm Makerspace Open Hours
Makerspace Open Hours
Feb 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Our Makerspace is open! Library staff will assist on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. FREE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIBRARY CARD NOT NEEDED. Patrons under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by[...]
Feb
23
Sat
9:00 am Makerspace Open Hours
Makerspace Open Hours
Feb 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Our Makerspace is open! Library staff will assist on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. FREE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIBRARY CARD NOT NEEDED. Patrons under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by[...]
2:00 pm Anime & Manga for Grownups @ Conference Room 1
Anime & Manga for Grownups @ Conference Room 1
Feb 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You asked–we answered! Be part of something new in the Joplin area–an anime/manga fan outlet for ages 18 and up. The library is offering an initial meetup to jump start a self-sustaining community group. Meet[...]
Feb
25
Mon
6:00 pm Casual Chess @ Teen Department
Casual Chess @ Teen Department
Feb 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
We have chess sets, and we’re not afraid to use them! Join us for fun, low-key play in a recreational environment.  No formal instruction provided. Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
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