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Will Parker 2:00 pm
Will Parker @ JPL Community Room
Jun 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
In his energetic, fun-filled musical performance, Will Parker encourages creativity, interactivity, and fun! Suggested age range: 5-12. No registration required. 
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Kindness Chapter Book Club 4:00 pm
Kindness Chapter Book Club @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Our summer book club will highlight kindness and community through a book and related activities. We will be reading Amy Timberlake’s Skunk and Badger. Each child will receive a free copy courtesy of Friends of the[...]
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Summertime Play Date 10:00 am
Summertime Play Date @ Joplin Public Library--Outdoor Classroom
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Come play with us! We will enjoy the outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning! The first 30 attendees will receive a ticket for a free sack lunch provided by Bookhouse Cinema. Ages 2-5. This program[...]
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Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 7 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Tween Program: Cyanotype (Sun Prints) 4:00 pm
Tween Program: Cyanotype (Sun Prints) @ Joplin Public Library--Outdoor Classroom
Jun 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This special tween program will include hands-on experience using solar power to catch images! Ages 10-14.
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Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
School-Age Storytime 3:30 pm
School-Age Storytime @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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!
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Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in summer 2023 for toddler storytimes! 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.
Read and Play Toddler Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Toddler Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in summer 2023 for toddler storytimes! 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.
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Summer STEAM: Cardboard Adventures 1:00 pm
Summer STEAM: Cardboard Adventures @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Stretch your imagination and work together to create out-of-the-box cardboard creations! Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Kindness Chapter Book Club 4:00 pm
Kindness Chapter Book Club @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Our summer book club will highlight kindness and community through a book and related activities. We will be reading Amy Timberlake’s Skunk and Badger. Each child will receive a free copy courtesy of Friends of the[...]
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Art Adventure: DIY Friendship Bracelets 4:00 pm
Art Adventure: DIY Friendship Bracelets @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate friendship and community by weaving a bracelet for someone you care about. This program is self-guided and families are welcome to visit and create in the Storytime Room with library staff and patrons. Suggested[...]
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Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 14 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Jr. Gardening 101 3:30 pm
Jr. Gardening 101 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 14 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Learn about the basics of small-container gardening with Master Gardener Eric Osen, pot your own plant, and complete a related craft! Suggested age range: Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
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Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in summer 2023 for toddler storytimes! 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.
Read and Play Toddler Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Toddler Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in summer 2023 for toddler storytimes! 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.
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Lego Build-a-thon 1:00 pm
Lego Build-a-thon @ Joplin Public Library--Community Room
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side with LEGOs and other building toys! Suggested ages: 5-12
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Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 21 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
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Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Preschool Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in 2023 for preschool storytimes! This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! No registration or library card required to attend.
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Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 9:30 am
Read and Play Toddler Hour 1 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in summer 2023 for toddler storytimes! 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.
Read and Play Toddler Hour 2 10:30 am
Read and Play Toddler Hour 2 @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the Children’s Department in summer 2023 for toddler storytimes! 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.
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Kindness Chapter Book Club 4:00 pm
Kindness Chapter Book Club @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Our summer book club will highlight kindness and community through a book and related activities. We will be reading Amy Timberlake’s Skunk and Badger. Each child will receive a free copy courtesy of Friends of the[...]
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Dog Day Afternoon 4:00 pm
Dog Day Afternoon @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading! Children will have the opportunity to read to one of our sweet therapy dogs and their owner in a quiet, non-threatening[...]
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