Know how to play chess? Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players. We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize. This activity is designed for teens who have mastered the basics of the game.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed; a teen-created activity
Know how to play chess? Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players. We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize. This activity is designed for teens who have mastered the basics of the game and is part of the Library’s International Games Month celebration.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed; a teen-created activity
Know how to play chess? Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players. We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize. This activity is designed for teens who have mastered the basics of the game.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed; a teen-created activity
Know how to play chess? Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players. We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize. This activity is designed for teens who have mastered the basics of the game.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed; a teen-created activity
Join Makerspace staff and Monty from Laughing Dragon Forge in the library’s outdoor classroom for a live metal-working demonstration! This is a free, all-ages program. Registration/library card not necessary. Questions? Contact Makerspace staff at 417-623-79953 x1056 or makerspace@joplinpubliclibrary.org.
Take a trip to 1944 with this classic Hollywood movie! In this program we will learn some facts about film noir and watch Phantom Lady, a noir film released in 1944.
Film description: A condemned man’s secretary tries to save him by finding his wife’s killer and the mysterious woman that is his alibi.
Like many classic Hollywood films, Phantom Lady does not have an age rating, but this program is suggested and designed for adults ages 18 years and older. No registration required.
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.
Come play with us! We will enjoy the outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning!
Ages 2-5. This program will take place in our outdoor classroom.
Our Fall book club will highlight cryptids through a book and related activities. We will be reading Adam Gidwitz’s Unicorn Rescue Society series. Each child will receive a free copy courtesy of Friends of the Library.
Registration is required and will begin September 1st by phone, email, or in person.
Age range: 8-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!
Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-623-7953
| Monday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
