Jay & Leslie’s Laughing Matters

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Join Jay and Leslie for “United We Laugh,” a show that incorporates juggling, stories told with humor and heart, and library fun!

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Nature Friendships with the Missouri Department of Conservation

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Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists will share about nature relationships and how animals and plants rely on and affect one another.

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dog Day Afternoon

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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 environment (each child will read for approximately 8 minutes, though the exact time depends on the number of therapy dogs and children in attendance).

(During this program, children have the opportunity to read to the dogs on their own. We ask that parents/caregivers watch through our large window. For this reason, we ask that children are independent readers and are comfortable with this set up.)

Suggested age: K-5th grade

Registration is suggested and will begin the morning of by phone or in person (417-623-7953). Spaces are limited.

All-Ages Trivia Night

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Join us for a fun night of book and pop culture related trivia!

This program is recommended for ages 6 and up and no registration is required.

Summertime Play Date

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Come play with us! We will enjoy the outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning! The first 30 attendees will receive a free sack lunch.

Ages 2-5. This program will take place in our outdoor classroom.

Tween Program: DIY Pet Toys

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Learn how to make your own dog or cat toys. A portion of the toys will be donated to the Joplin Humane Society.

This program is for ages 10-13.

LEGO Build-a-thon

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Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Art Adventure: Community/Family Portrait Quilts

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Let’s work together to make something beautiful! Bring your family or friends to make collaborative portrait quilts.

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer STEAM: DIY Marble Run

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Be an engineer for the day and design your own marble run using everyday items!

Suggested age range: ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Children’s Chess Club

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Children of all skill levels are invited to play chess with the JPL Children’s Department and the Joplin Area Chess Club! We meet once a month for approximately 30 minutes to learn, play, and have fun.

Ages 6-12