Create your very own tiny art with the Teen Department’s latest takeout kit! Each kit contains supplies to paint a 4″ x 4″ canvas which can be displayed on its own tiny easel.
Starting at 11am on Thursday, February 23, Tiny Art kits will be available in the Teen Department or through curbside pickup. Kits are available while supplies last.
Designed for grades 6-12; no registration needed.
The Children’s Department at the Joplin Public Library is excited to host author/illustrator Izzy B. to celebrate the release of his newest book, When I Caught You. Izzy B. will read the book, talk about his inspiration, and share his experience as an author and illustrator of picture books.
Thanks to a generous donation from Arvest Bank, the first 30 children will receive a free copy of this book! (Additional copies will be available for purchase at the event.)
Katie Cook, Prevention Education Specialist with Lafayette House, will be in the lobby with information about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and healthy relationships.
Don’t be bored over spring break–pick up a takeout craft kit! Make your own geometric coasters with air dry clay and a Sharpie. Starting at 9:00am on Friday, March 17, kits will be available in the Teen Department while supplies last.
Designed for grades 6-12; no registration needed.
The League of Books and Bindings welcomes you to a hands-on book club to discuss and explore mythology from around the world. Every Friday in March, a group of 8-12 year olds will meet to read and discuss Tracey West’s Heroes in Training #1: Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom. The group will also discuss some of our favorite characters from Greek mythology and explore other myths from around the world. The Mythology Club attendees will build, create, and explore mythology through a variety of hands-on activities. Thanks to the Friends of JPL, each participant will receive a free copy of Tracey West’s Heroes in Training.
Is your family traveling for Spring Break or staying in town? Either way, come pick up a take-home craft to keep you busy during the break. Take-home kits are available while supplies last and are geared toward ages 4-12.
Help plant the seeds of children in care by becoming a foster parent. Interested in becoming a foster parent? The Children’s Division of Missouri Department of Social Services will hold an informational session in Conference Room 1. Join to learn more about becoming a foster parent.
For any questions about this event contact Ginger Sweet, 417-629-3854
The Children’s Department is hosting a special Spring Movie Break! Come hang out, watch a movie, and make some art or color.
(Here’s a hint about the movie: It’s based on a book series by Aaron Blabey about a group of former criminals looking to become good.)
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.
Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side with LEGOs and other building toys!
Suggested ages: 4-12
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-623-7953
| Monday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
