Anime/Manga Club

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Dive into the worlds of anime and manga with the Teen Department!  Watch some anime, hang out with other otaku, draw your favorite characters, and more!  This month, bring suggestions for titles to add to the Library’s collection.  Cosplay’s always welcome, never required.  🙂  This activity is designed for teens in middle school and high school.

Registration is required, and seats are limited!  Register today by emailing teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or calling the Teen Office, 417-623-7953, ext. 1027, or stopping by the Teen Desk.

In an effort to offer safe activities, masks will be required for all participants (per CDC guidelines).  Registration and attendance limits are in effect to maintain social distancing.  Library staff will disinfect materials as needed throughout programs.

Anime/Manga Club

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We’re back!  Dive into the worlds 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’ll brainstorm ideas for future activities. Cosplay’s always welcome, never required.  🙂  This activity is designed for teens in middle school and high school.

Registration is required, and seats are limited!  Register today by emailing teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or calling the Teen Office, 417-623-7953, ext. 1027, or stopping by the Teen Desk.

In an effort to offer safe activities, masks will be required for all participants (per CDC guidelines).  Registration and attendance limits are in effect to maintain social distancing.  Library staff will disinfect materials as needed throughout programs.

Joplin Writers’ Faire

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The Joplin Writers’ Faire is coming back to Joplin Public Library! Saturday, October 9 starting at 10 am (come & go)!
Free event for all ages! Meet regional authors, buy books and get them signed! Attendees will have a chance to win prizes.
Which authors will be there? Find out and stay tuned for more fun bios, and announcements, by liking and following the Joplin Writers’ Faire Facebook page!

Free Flu Shot Clinic!

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Joplin Public Library will be hosting a free flu shot clinic in partnership with the Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri. No registration, paperwork, or Library card required.

Ages 3 and up.

Medicare Education

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Does the alphabet soup of Medicare leave you with more questions than answers? Are you wondering what all the hype about Medicare AEP & OP mean? Come join us for a 1-hour education event that will delve into the different aspects of Medicare and it’s offerings.

Join Heather Arnold, owner and advisor of S. Grace Advisors, an insurance and financial planning firm, for a free, no-commitment education event. Heather is a seasoned industry professional who understands that insurance and financial planning can be confusing and nerve wracking. That’s why her goal is to help consumers understand and navigate their options; providing the information they need to make the best decision(s) for themselves and their families while planning for and securing their financial futures. She is licensed in multiple states and helps clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Individual Health Insurance Options Education

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Does the upcoming ACA/Marketplace/Obamacare open enrollment or employer group open enrollment have you wondering what your options for health coverage are? Come learn what options individuals have for protecting and insuring the needs of themselves and their family. Time permitting, options for ancillary coverages: such as dental vision, accident, life, etc. may also be discussed.

Join Heather Arnold, owner and advisor of S. Grace Advisors, an insurance and financial planning firm, for a free, no-commitment education event. Heather is a seasoned industry professional who understands that insurance and financial planning can be confusing and nerve wracking. That’s why her goal is to help consumers understand and navigate their options; providing the information they need to make the best decision(s) for themselves and their families while planning for and securing their financial futures. She is licensed in multiple states and helps clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Medicare Education

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Does the alphabet soup of Medicare leave you with more questions than answers? Are you wondering what all the hype about Medicare AEP & OP mean? Come join us for a 1-hour education event that will delve into the different aspects of Medicare and it’s offerings.

Join Heather Arnold, owner and advisor of S. Grace Advisors, an insurance and financial planning firm, for a free, no-commitment education event. Heather is a seasoned industry professional who understands that insurance and financial planning can be confusing and nerve wracking. That’s why her goal is to help consumers understand and navigate their options; providing the information they need to make the best decision(s) for themselves and their families while planning for and securing their financial futures. She is licensed in multiple states and helps clients of all ages and backgrounds.

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 6 minutes, though the exact time depends on the number of therapy dogs and children in attendance).

Suggested age: K-5th grade

 (In an effort to offer safe programming, masks will be required for all participants aged 2 and older (per CDC guidelines), including attending adults. Pre-registration and attendance limits are in effect to maintain social distancing. Library staff will disinfect materials as needed throughout programs.)

Read and Play (Toddlers)

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Read and Play with the JPL Children’s Department! This three-week series will focus on the five early literacy practices: read, write, talk, sing, and play! Register today via email (childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org), phone (417-623-7953), or in person! Suggested age: 1-2

In an effort to offer safe programming, masks will be required for all participants aged 2 and older (per CDC guidelines), including attending adults. Pre-registration and attendance limits are in effect to maintain social distancing. Library staff will disinfect materials as needed throughout programs.

Read and Play Group 2

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Read and Play with the JPL Children’s Department! This three-week series will focus on the five early literacy practices: read, write, talk, sing, and play! Register today via email (childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org), phone (417-623-7953), or in person! Suggested age: 3-5

In an effort to offer safe programming, masks will be required for all participants aged 2 and older (per CDC guidelines), including attending adults. Pre-registration and attendance limits are in effect to maintain social distancing. Library staff will disinfect materials as needed throughout programs.