Anime/Manga Hangout
/in Teens anime, manga/by Beth SnowMeet other fans, watch anime, chat/rant/discuss; feel free to bring your own drawings or sketchbook. This month is our annual ‘Ship Fest–come prepared to vote for your favorites! Plus, some snacks. Cosplay always welcome, never required.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Palpatine’s Day
/in Teens crafts, fandom, Star Wars, teen makers, UnValentine's Day/by Beth SnowJoin Palpy & Friends for the Dark Side of Valentine’s Day! Enjoy Star Wars crafts and fun with an Imperial twist. Broken hearts welcome here.
Come for a little or stay for a lot. Cosplay always welcome, never required.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Random Awesomeness
/in Teens chess, crafts, games/by Beth SnowIt’s a Leap Year bonus! Hang out and enjoy board games, chess, a craft, graffiti wall, and various shenanigans in the Teen Department. Come for a little or stay for a lot.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
High School Book Club
/in Teens book club, high school/by Beth SnowYou choose the book! Pick a book to go with the monthly theme and come chat about it. We’ll also select the theme for the next month. Brown bag suppers are welcome; dessert’s on us. Bonus Beverage–hot chocolate!
February’s theme is “classics of literature”. Lots of options with this one–novels, poetry collections, short stories, essays, graphic novels, plays, manga versions. Check with your friendly, neighborhood librarian for ideas. 🙂
Grades 9-12; no registration needed.
Middle School Book Club
/in Teens book club, middle school/by Beth SnowRead a book that ties in with the theme and come ready to chat about it. You choose the book you read.
February’s theme is “romance”. Feel free to bring a brown bag supper; dessert is on us. Bonus Beverage–hot chocolate!
Grades 6-8; no registration needed.
Game Night–Unplugged
/in Teens chess, games/by Beth SnowWe have cards, chess, and board games–including unboxing a new one or two. We’re taking a short break from video games, so things are “unplugged”.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-623-7953
Open Hours This Week
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 |
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