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 are range: Ages 5-12 & their families
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.
This special tween program will include hands-on experience using solar power to catch images! Ages 10-14.
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 will take place in our outdoor classroom.
In his energetic, fun-filled musical performance, Will Parker
encourages creativity, interactivity, and fun! Suggested age range: 5-12. No registration required.
The brand new Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including tools, games, kitchen items, electronics, and more — all available to check out for free with a library card!
You’re invited to this event to browse the collection, ask questions about the program, and be one of the first to check out an item from our new Library of Things!
Pick up a takeout activity kit! This month is a sampling of stress busters: bubble wrap, DIY infinity cube, blank notebook/sketchbook and colored pencils, breathing exercises, lollipops, mini-bottle of bubbles, juice box, and more. Starting at 10:00am on Friday, April 28, kits will be available in the Teen Department while supplies last.
Designed for grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Read, write, talk, sing, and play your way through our imaginary Community Garden! Families with little gardeners ages 2-5 are invited to learn and play with one another and explore all things garden and spring through interactive activities.
A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 that offers one hour of playtime in a group atmosphere.
Participants will have opportunities to speak with local experts in the areas of child development, speech and language, nutrition, early literacy, and physical development.
Registration is required due to limited capacity, and we ask parents and caregivers to commit to all 5 weeks of the program.
Register via phone (417-623-7953) or email (childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org)
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) beginning the first of each month.
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-623-7953
