MU Extension Health and Human Sciences – SNAP Outreach Visit

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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.

Children’s Chess Club

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Chess players of all skill levels, ages 6-12, are invited to play a game or two in the Children’s Department! Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Super Saturday Winter Wonder

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Come learn and play in an indoor winter wonderland! This family event includes play-based, literacy-focused activities for preschoolers.

Ages 2-5

League of Books and Bindings Chapter Book Club

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Psst. Hey, you!

Are you up for a super secret mission? It’s time for the next chapter book club and this time we’ll be reading Mac Barnett’s Mac B., Kid Spy! We’ll read the book, complete some super secret spy activities, and have a generally fun (and extremely undercover!!) time.

Each child will receive a free copy courtesy of Friends of the Library.

Registration is required and can be done via phone (417-623-7953) or email (childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org)

Young Artists Club

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Learn about great artists and create your own art in their styles!

This program is designed for children ages 8-12 and registration is required. Register via phone (417-623-7953) or email (childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org).

Saturday STEAM

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Explore high and low-tech STEAM activities in this hands-on, child-led program! STEAM concepts include electricity, physics, conductivity, and more!

(Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

 

Read and Play Toddler Hour 2

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This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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 Toddler Hour 1

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This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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.

School-Age Storytime

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This fun storytime geared towards 5-8 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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 2

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This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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.