First Impact–Graduated Driver License Education Program

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The Teen Department has partnered with safety organization THINKFIRST Missouri to offer a free parent education program, First Impact, for the Joplin area.  First Impact is a statewide initiative of ThinkFirst Missouri, part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, working with facilitators and law enforcement officers from across the state to equip parents and guardians of teens taking the wheel.  First Impact’s presentation is designed to “teach parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law” and to “provide them with the tools they need to monitor, coach, and support their new teen driver”.  Although the information is tailored for adults, teens are welcome to attend with their parent or guardian.

First Impact’s presentation will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 6:00-7:30 pm.  There is no charge to attend, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.  Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-impact-new-driver-parent-teen-education-program-on-zoom-tickets-113853099686. The event is free, no library card needed.

Virtual Storytime (Pre-recorded)

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Join your favorite Children’s Department staff for a fun themed storytime video every Tuesday morning! We will share new and old favorite stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities. All videos will be posted on our YouTube channel.

Watch our storytimes here.

Anime Club

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Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out over Zoom, chat about anime and manga, and enjoy an activity. Feel free to bring drawing materials and sketch or show off your artwork.

Registration is required; deadline to register is September 18. To register and get the Zoom link, email the Teen Department at teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call the Teen Office at (417) 623-7953, ext. 1027.

Participants will need access to email plus a device with web browsing capability, camera, and microphone.

Anime Club

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It’s back!  Anime/Manga Club is going virtual and has a new name.  Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out over Zoom, chat about anime and manga, and enjoy an activity.  As always, feel free to bring drawing materials and sketch or show off your artwork.  This month we’ll do introductions and brainstorm ideas for the fall.

Registration is required; deadline to register is August 21.  To register and get the Zoom link, email the Teen Department at teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call the Teen Office at (417) 623-7953, ext. 1027.

Participants will need access to email plus a device with web browsing capability, camera, and microphone.

Harry Potter Party

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Join the Teen Department and special guest Heather Van Otterloo for a Harry Potter Party in the Zoom Common Room!  Virtual Hogwarts shenanigans (aka crafts, trivia, cosplay parade) for grades 6-12 on Thursday, July 16, at 2:00 pm.  Cosplay and background decorations welcome although not required.

Registration is required though.  To register, email teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call the Teen Office at 417-623-7953, ext. 1027 before July 13 to arrange for the Zoom link and craft pack.

Participants will need a device with web browsing capability, camera, and microphone. Limited spots available.

This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Imagine Your Song: Musical Stories with Mr. Stinky Feet

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Explore, imagine and tell stories through music, singing, and dancing during this virtual, interactive show that will get the whole family rockin’!

This program is open to children ages 2-10 and their families and will take place via Facebook Live on Saturday, July 25th at 10 AM. Help us bring Summer Reading 2020 to a close!

This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Jay & Leslie present Five Minutes of Fun: Preschool Edition!

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In each of these short videos for ages 3-6, Jay and Leslie start by demonstrating a piece of juggling equipment like bean bags, hats, or spinning plates. Next they invite kids to help solve a pattern mystery involving shapes, colors, letters, and other elements.

This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Sketch Along

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Create fantastic creatures and characters with Seth Wolfshorndl, Joplin High School art teacher and sponsor of the JHS Cartoonist Club.  During the Zoom session, he’ll offer tips and trick as we sketch, followed by time for questions.  Participants will need a device with web browsing capability plus a camera and microphone.  Participants also will need either paper and pencil or pen or a device with digital drawing capability.

Ages 13-18.  Registration required; deadline to register is Wednesday, June 24.  To register, email teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call the Teen Department at (417) 623-7953, ext. 1027.

Virtual Game Night

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Game Night has migrated to cyberspace!  Join us for virtual board games over Board Game Arena and Zoom.  We’ll try some new games and offer a chess space.   Participants will need a device with web browsing capability plus a camera and microphone.  Participants also will need to create a free account in Board Game Arena, https://en.boardgamearena.com/welcome

Grades 6-12.  Registration required; deadline to register is Wednesday, June 17.  To register, email teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or call the Teen Department at (417) 623-7953, ext. 1027.

 

Adult Summer Reading Book Club Discussion

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The Adult Summer Reading program is excited to present a virtual book club featuring debut author Phan Que Mai Nguyen’s The Mountains Sing. Participants may access this title through the JPL catalog or via Hoopla. The live book club discussion will take place virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, July 22, from 6:30-7:30 PM. The Zoom meeting link will be shared on Facebook and the JPL website prior to the meeting.

Check back soon for meeting link.

This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State