Exhibit Reception: Summer Reading Art Challenge

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Post Art Library and Joplin Public Library welcome you to join them for the opening of Color Your World, the 2025 Summer Reading Art Challenge exhibit, and the unveiling of the Library’s new EnChroma glasses!
In late May, Post Art Library released a call for entry encouraging members of the community to create artworks based on this year’s summer reading theme–Color Our World. In addition to celebrating this community-based exhibit, the Library will also unveil an exciting new addition: EnChroma color blind glasses! These glasses are certain to help our color blind patrons “Color Our World” by improving their color vision. Three sets are being added: one to the Library of Things, which may be checked out by patrons, and two for in-library use, one at Reference and one in the Children’s area.
This non-juried exhibit is comprised of works submitted in three categories: Kids, Teen, and Adult. The purpose of this exhibit it to offer a visual arts component to Missouri’s state-wide summer reading programs for public libraries.
This is a FREE, all-ages event. A library card is not necessary to attend. Registration is not required. Color Your World is on display July 10th -August 17th.
Questions? Call Post Art Library at 417-623-7953 x1041.

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.