Author Visit with Jody Jensen Shaffer

The Rosemary Titus Reynold’s Children’s Department at the Joplin Public Library is thrilled to welcome children’s book author and Missouri building block nominee Jody Jensen Shaffer to Joplin on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 10 AM. Jensen Shaffer will present “You’ve Got Cow Power! (Featuring Prudence the Part-Time Cow),” which includes a closer look at her process for writing the 2020 Show Me Award finalist.

This presentation is designed for children ages 6-8 and their caregivers. Attendance is limited to 70 people and will take place in the Library’s Community Room.

JPL Poetry Hunt!

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library invite you to participate in a special poetry hunt!

Visit the Library to find one of 100 poems hidden throughout the building and post a photo of yourself with your poem on social media using our hashtag: #JPLPoetryHunt2022.

According to their website, the Academy of American Poets launched National Poetry Month in April 1996 to “remind the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters.” For more information about NPM 2022, visit https://poets.org/national-poetry-month.

For more information about National Poetry Month events in Joplin, visit www.connect2culture.org.

#JPLPoetryHunt2022 is brought to you by Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library. Happy Poetry Hunting!

Star Wars Day- May The 4th Be With You

Are you all about the Canon or have you been binge watching The Mandalorian? Maybe you’re a reader, a movie buff or you just love theme days! No matter which path to entertainment you choose, we’ve got something for everyone!

Come join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars on May 4th!.  Adults, teens and children all welcome!  Participants can dress up, take a photo at the photo op station, explore some Star Wars resources (books, movies, etc), and make Star Wars themed earrings or keychains in the Makerspace (appointments available here)!

We’ll also have a Jedi Lost Texts scavenger hunt for all ages, a Jedi Training Course for kids from 4:00-5:00pm, and more!  End the day with an interactive showing of Star Wars: A New Hope from 5:00-7:00pm!

 

May the Fourth be with You!

Master Gardening Class (Growing tomatoes in Missouri)

Join master gardener, Eric Osen, as he teaches about growing tomatoes in Missouri. The class is 6-7:30pm in the Outdoor Classroom of the Joplin Public Library (weather permitting). In the case of inclement weather, the class will be moved indoors.

Master Gardening Class (Raised beds/containers/straw beds & other alternative gardens)

Join master gardener, Eric Osen, as he teaches about raised beds/containers/straw beds and other alternative gardens. The class is 6-7:30pm in the Outdoor Classroom of the Joplin Public Library (weather permitting). In the case of inclement weather, the class will be moved indoors.

Master Gardening Class (Spring gardening and how to read the seed catalog)

Join master gardener, Eric Osen, as he teaches about spring gardening and how to read the seed catalog. The class is 6-7:30pm in the Outdoor Classroom of the Joplin Public Library (weather permitting). In the case of inclement weather, the class will be moved indoors.

Star Wars Days- the Library Strikes Back

Are you all about the Canon or do you dig a little Legends? Maybe you’re a reader, or a movie buff, or you just love theme days! No matter which path to entertainment you choose, we’ve got something for everyone!

Come join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars themed on May 4, 5 and 6.  Adults, teens and children all welcome!  Participants can dress up, explore some Star Wars resources (books, movies, etc), take a photo at the photo op station, build their own droid, and partake in many other fun, drop-in activities.

Star Wars Days- the Library Strikes Back

Are you all about the Canon or do you dig a little Legends? Maybe you’re a reader, or a movie buff, or you just love theme days! No matter which path to entertainment you choose, we’ve got something for everyone!

Come join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars themed on May 4, 5 and 6.  Adults, teens and children all welcome!  Participants can dress up, explore some Star Wars resources (books, movies, etc), take a photo at the photo op station, build their own droid, and partake in many other fun, drop-in activities.

Star Wars Days- the Library Strikes Back

Are you all about the Canon or do you dig a little Legends? Maybe you’re a reader, or a movie buff, or you just love theme days! No matter which path to entertainment you choose, we’ve got something for everyone!

Come join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars themed on May 4, 5 and 6.  Adults, teens and children all welcome!  Participants can dress up, explore some Star Wars resources (books, movies, etc), take a photo at the photo op station, build their own droid, and partake in many other fun, drop-in activities.

Master Gardening Class (Winterization)

Join master gardener, Eric Osen, as he teaches how to winterize a summer garden. The class is tonight, 6-7pm in the Outdoor Classroom of the Joplin Public Library (weather permitting). In the case of inclement weather, the class will be moved indoors.