Virtual Storytime

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Join us for a new pre-recorded storytime each week! We will sing, read, talk, and learn all about love, music, fairy tales, and more during the month of February! New storytime videos are posted each week–Click here to watch!

Story Time LIVE on Zoom! – Winter Reading Challenge

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We are back for Story Time with JPL Children’s Department staff LIVE on Zoom! Join us as we kick off our library-wide Winter Reading Challenge with a fun and interactive story time!

Remember – library cards are NEVER required for participation in activities, so give us a try!
We will meet in a Zoom chatroom on Tuesday morning, January 12 at 9:30 am, say hello to one another, and then get to the fun! To sign up, simply email childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call 417-623-7953 ext 1038 by Monday evening, January 11. Once you have signed up, children’s staff will send you a Zoom meeting invite.

The story time will be geared toward children aged 1-5 years. As an added bonus, starting Thursday, December 31, you can pick up supplies for a fun craft at the JPL Children’s Department or curbside pick up. At the end of story time on Tuesday, you can work on your craft at home LIVE with other kids and library staff!

 

Story Time LIVE on Zoom!

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The Children’s Department Staff is back for a fun interactive storytime live on Zoom!

Remember – library cards are NEVER required for participation in activities, so give us a try!
We will meet in a Zoom chatroom on Tuesday morning, January 19, at 9:30 am, say hello to one another, and then get to the fun! To sign up, simply email childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call 417-623-7953 ext 1038 by Monday evening, January 18. Once you have signed up, children’s staff will send you a Zoom meeting invite.

The story time will be geared toward children aged 1-5 years. As an added bonus, starting Friday, January 15th, you can pick up supplies for a fun craft at the JPL Children’s Department or curbside pick up.

 

Explore and Play at Home: Snow Day

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Fun and interactive activity kits will be available for the first 70 children (ages 1-5) and their families. Pick up your bag in the Children’s Department or via curbside pickup and join your library friends in having your own Explore and Play Snow Day at home!

All kits are first come, first served.

Story Time LIVE on Zoom! – Winter Reading Challenge

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We are back for Story Time with Miss Allie and Miss Jessica LIVE on Zoom! Join us as we kick off our library-wide Winter Reading Challenge with a fun and interactive story time!

Remember – library cards are NEVER required for participation in activities, so give us a try!
We will meet in a Zoom chatroom on Tuesday morning, January 12 at 9:30 am, say hello to one another, and then get to the fun! To sign up, simply email childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call 417-623-7953 ext 1038 by Monday evening, January 11. Once you have signed up, children’s staff will send you a Zoom meeting invite.

The story time will be geared toward children aged 1-5 years. As an added bonus, starting Thursday, December 31, you can pick up supplies for a fun craft at the JPL Children’s Department or curbside pick up. At the end of story time on Tuesday, you can work on your craft at home LIVE with other kids and library staff!

We can’t wait to see you! Remember to mark “going” or “interested” on this event for Facebook reminders. The event will take around 30-40 minutes, children will be muted during the stories – so no worries! What a great way to be together, apart during this time

Chapter Book Club: Odd and the Frost Giants

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Young readers are invited to join the Children’s Department as we embark on a voyage into the land of the vikings!

Children ages 7-12 are invited to participate in our next chapter book club. We will be reading Neil Gaiman’s “Odd and the Frost Giants” in weekly installments. Corresponding activities will be available each Friday beginning January 15th.

Sign-ups begin Monday, January 4th via email (childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org), by phone (417-623-7953) or in person. Registration is limited to the first 20 children.

ZINEspiration: An Intro to Zines & Zine Making (virtual event)

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But what’s a zine? Experience ZINEspiration: An Intro to Zines and Zine Making with Post Art Library’s Jill Sullivan to find out! During this informal, easygoing virtual gathering, Sullivan introduces zines, touches on the history of the medium, provides further resources, as well as advice for how to start your own zine publication followed by discussion and Q&A.

Already in the know about zines?  Then perhaps you’d like to join for some good old fashioned zinespiration!

This virtual Zoom event is FREE, all-ages (though 13+ recommended) and open to the public. Library card not necessary, though registration is required. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYud-iqqDItG9yB_ETX251WOrRkW6cHX5QD. For more information, contact Jill Sullivan at 417-623-7953 x1041.