First Impact

/in , , /by

The Joplin Public Library’s Teen Department will host First Impact, a driver safety program for parents, guardians, and teens on Tuesday, November 27, 6:00-7:30 pm, in the library’s Community Room West. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is needed.

Participants can register at the event shared on the library’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/681502565558309/, on the original FB event at First Impact’s FB page https://www.facebook.com/events/681502565558309/, by phone with First Impact (573) 884-3463, or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-impact-traffic-safety-parent-program-at-joplin–public-library-tickets-51308107932

The First Impact program is a 90-minute, evidence-based, traffic safety program designed to educate parents and guardians about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law. The goal is to reduce new driver crashes, along with resulting injuries and fatalities, by increasing parental awareness of the GDL law and by providing parents the tools they need to monitor, coach, and support their new teen driver. Parents and guardians are welcome to bring their teen driver.

The program is delivered by trained GDL Coaches. Presenters at our session will be Sgt. John Lueckenhoff of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Deana Tucker Dothage, Director of First Impact. The First Impact organization is a program of the University of Missouri School of Medicine and is supported by federal funds from MoDOT Highway Safety & Traffic Division.

Post Art Library Holiday Tea

/in , , , , , , /by

Post Art Library and Heartland Opera Theatre invite you to the Fourth Annual Post Art Library Holiday Tea, Saturday, December 1st, from 2-4pm in the Post Reading Room inside Joplin Public Library.

Enjoy tea, holiday treats, and a performance, including holiday carols and a sneak peek of Heartland Opera Theatre’s upcoming production, Amahl and the Night Visitors.

This is a FREE PUBLIC EVENT. No registration necessary. For more information, contact Jill Sullivan at 417-623-7953 x1041.

Random Awesomeness: Games Edition

/in , , /by

It’s International Games Week!  That means a bonus round of Random Awesomeness for you!  Hang out and enjoy table games and cards in the Teen Department, including “Get the MacGuffin” donated by Looney Labs.  Come for a little or stay for a lot.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Children’s Maker Cart

/in , /by

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.  (December, May, and August are programming break months-program is not offered during these months)

Library CLOSED for Equipment/Software Upgrade

/in /by

Library will be closed October 30 for server and software upgrade. Library will re-open at 9AM on the 31th.

Writers’ Faire

/in , , , , , , /by

We’ve partnered with Post Art Library to present our second annual Writers’ Faire! This year, our event features over 20 writers and organizations, as well as book signings, readings of original works, writers’ resources, and more. The purpose of the Writers’ Faire is to provide a venue for writers to engage with potential audiences and to encourage community support of local and regional writers. This is a FREE public event.

LEGO Buildathon

/in , /by

Free build or construction challenges–your choice!

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Anime/Manga Club

/in , , /by

We chat about current manga reads & anime viewings, play games, or work on our own creations.  Most months, we also watch at least one episode of anime.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Stitch In

/in , /by

Learn to loom knit and create a hat or scarf for donation to local charity Chase the Chill plus one for yourself.  Hang out, chat, and stitch!  We provide the looms and yarn, or you can bring your own.  The goal is near!  Our Chase the Chill deadline is Friday, Nov. 30.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.