Jr. Gardening 101

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Learn about the basics of small-container gardening with Master Gardener Eric Osen, pot your own plant, and complete a related craft!

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

Art Adventure: DIY Friendship Bracelets

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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

Summer STEAM: Cardboard Adventures

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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.

Tween Program: Cyanotype (Sun Prints)

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This special tween program will include hands-on experience using solar power to catch images! Ages 10-14.

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 ticket for a free sack lunch provided by Bookhouse Cinema.

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

Will Parker

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In his energetic, fun-filled musical performance, Will Parker

encourages creativity, interactivity, and fun! Suggested age range: 5-12. No registration required. 

Meet the Things

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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!

Teen Takeout Kit: Stress Less Edition

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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.

Super Saturday: Community Garden

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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.

1-2-3, Play with Me!

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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)