It’s another Bring-Your-Own Craft day for this month’s Chat & Craft, but that’s not all we’re doing! Over the past few months members of our community have been gracious enough to donate plenty of craft magazines to the library. Now it’s time for you to take some home!
Quilting, scrapbooking, knitting, crochet, and cross stitch — we have a bit of everything! So join us on July 5th for Chat-mas in July!
A representative of the Joplin Job Center will be at the library, Friday, July 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The representative will be available to discuss career advancement.
Dive into the world of anime and manga with the Teen Department! Watch some anime, hang out with other otaku, draw your favorite characters, and more! This month, we’re exploring gyo taku (Japanese fish printing). Cosplay’s always welcome, never required. This activity is designed for teens in middle school and high school. No registration needed.
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us! This all-ages event will include music, games, indoor and outdoor activities, and opportunities for snacks. We can’t wait to see you!
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us! This all-ages event will include music, games, indoor and outdoor activities, and opportunities to purchase treats from food trucks. We can’t wait to see you!
Try drawing tips and tricks shared by Seth Wolfshorndl, Joplin High School art teacher and sponsor of the JHS Cartoonist Club as we sketch along together. Bring your favorite drawing tools–paper or digital!
Ages 13-18; no registration necessary.
We’re going fishing! Join Teen Department staff and the Missouri Department of Conservation for fishing fun at the Walter Woods Conservation Area. Learn to bait a hook and cast then practice your new skills with catch and release at the pond.
Registration required: email teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or bsnow@joplinpubliclibrary.org to register or for more information. We’ll meet at the conservation pond. Participants provide their own transportation to and from the event.
The State of Missouri requires a valid fishing license for participants ages 16 and up. Fishing licenses can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Academy Sports, or the MO Dept. of Conservation website, https://mdc-web.s3licensing.com/
Grades 6-12
It’s DIY dessert time! We’re building solar ovens and making s’mores. Dress cool for the heat, and bring some sunscreen. We’ll meet in the Teen Department then head outside.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Bring the beach to you with an ocean-themed Mason jar craft. Starting at noon on Thursday, July 7, teens can pick up a free craft kit in the Teen Department or through curbside pickup. Available while supplies last.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Decorate your room or reading nook with a mobile/wall hanging using air dry clay. Starting at noon on Thursday, June 16, teens can pick up a craft kit for free in the Teen Department or through curbside pickup. Supplies are limited, so grab one before they’re gone!
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
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Joplin, MO 64804
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