Hobbit Day at JPL

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Hobbit Day started in 1978 and was chosen to be September 22nd, the date referenced in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as being the birthdate of both the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.

In honor of this Middle Earthian Celebration, we invite you to join us at Joplin Public Library for all things Tolkien.  Complete a scavenger hunt based on Bilbo’s riddles, create a flower crown in the Makerspace, make your own Hobbit Feet, and more!  This event is in partnership with Joplin Empire Market, who will continue the celebration on September 23!

We also invite you to check out all of our Hobbit related resources like books and movies in the JPL collection!

Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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Join Adult Programming for programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. We will explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, and crafts!

This program is for adults ages 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. No registration or library card required to attend. This program is in partnership with Community Support Services of Missouri.

Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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Join Adult Programming for programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. In November we will explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, and crafts!

This program is for adults ages 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. No registration or library card required to attend. This program is in partnership with Community Support Services of Missouri.

Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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Join Adult Programming for programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Get in the Halloween spirit with us! In October attendees are invited to wear Halloween costumes, a favorite Halloween shirt, or other Halloween-themed attire as we celebrate Halloween together (dressing up is welcome, but not required)!

This program is for adults ages 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. No registration or library card required to attend. This program is in partnership with Community Support Services of Missouri.

Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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Join Adult Programming for programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. In September we will explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, and crafts!

This program is for adults ages 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. No registration or library card required to attend. This program is in partnership with Community Support Services of Missouri.

Teen Game Night

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Game Night is back!  We’ll have board games, cards, and chess.  Are you ready to play?

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Teen Game Night–International Games Month

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The Teen Department’s celebrating International Games Month with board games, cards, and chess!  We’ll have some favorites and some new games to try.  See you there!

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Anime/Manga Club

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Watch some anime, hang out with other otaku, draw your favorite characters, and more!  Cosplay’s always welcome, never required.

This month–anime bingo!  Play for prizes and glory as we celebrate International Games Month.

This activity is designed for teens in middle school and high school.  No registration needed.

Anime/Manga Club

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Watch some anime, hang out with other otaku, draw your favorite characters, and more!  Cosplay’s always welcome, never required.  This activity is designed for teens in middle school and high school.  No registration needed.

Anime/Manga Club

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Watch some anime, hang out with other otaku, draw your favorite characters, and more!  Cosplay’s always welcome, never required.  This activity is designed for teens in middle school and high school.  No registration needed.