Teen Takeout Kit–DIY Dice Bag

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Make your own dice bag with our latest takeout kit.  Starting at 3:30pm on Monday, November 21, teens can pick up a craft kit in the Teen Department or through curbside pickup.  Kits are available while supplies last.

Designed for grades 6-12; no registration needed.

This Takeout Kit is part of International Games Month, an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.

Teen Game Day

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It’s International Games Month–come over and play!  We’re taking over the Teen Department with cards and board games.  We also have chess sets, and we’re not afraid to use them.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Teen Game Day is part of International Games Month, an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.

 

Game Night

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Join the Children’s, Teen and Adult program departments for a fun night of board and card games for all ages.

Game Night is part of International Games Month, an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.

School-Age Storytime

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Join us for a storytime just for early elementary students! This storytime is designed for children ages 5-8 and their caregivers and includes book, songs, discussions, and activities

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In honor of International Games Month, we will be hosting an all ages game night at the Library November 17 from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Bring your favorite game from home or play one of ours!

International Games Month is an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.  We’ll be hosting an all ages game night at the Library November 17 from 5:00 – 7:00pm.

123 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)

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.

Saturday STEM Club

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Explore high and low tech STEAM activities in this hands-on, child-led program!

Suggested age range: 5-12

Young Artists Club

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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 November 1.

Read and Play Toddler Time 2

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Join the Children’s Department for Toddler storytime on Friday mornings!

We will sing, read, talk, and play together!

This program is designed for ages 0-2.