Game Night–Zombie Edition

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Must. Have. Games.

We have board games, cards, chess, and a Wii U.  Live or undead players are welcome.  Some snacks available–Bring Your Own Brains.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Zombie attire/accessories welcome but not required.

Game Night

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New board games!  Plus cards, chess, and a Wii U.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Anime/Manga Hangout

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Anime and manga fans, this one’s for you. Meet other fans, watch anime, chat/rant/discuss; feel free to bring your drawings or sketchbook. Plus, we’ll have a craft and snacks.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

WWI Museum Reception

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The World War I Mobile Museum is coming to Joplin and we’re celebrating with doughnuts! Enjoy doughnut holes, mini doughnuts, coffee, and more in our Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation Gallery. All ages welcome. Free and open to the public. More information: Evan Martin, emartin@joplinpubliclibrary.org, 417.623.7953×1018.

Harry S. Truman: World War I Memories

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Local WWI historian, Kavan Stull, will portray former President Harry S. Truman, and recall true stories from Truman’s enlistment and his war experiences. All ages welcome. Free and open to the public. More information: Evan Martin, emartin@joplinpubliclibrary.org, 417.623.7953.

High School Book Club

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You 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.

For September, we’re reading a magazine article.  You pick the magazine and the article–paper or electronic, whichever you prefer.

Grades 9-12; no registration needed.

Middle School Book Club

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Read a book that ties in with the theme and come ready to chat about it.  You choose the book you read.

September’s theme is “a book that’s part of a series”.  Feel free to bring a brown bag supper; dessert is on us.

Grades 6-8; no registration needed.

Casual Chess

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We have chess sets, and we’re not afraid to use them!

Join us for fun, low-key play in a recreational environment. No formal instruction provided.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Casual Chess

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We have chess sets, and we’re not afraid to use them!

Join us for fun, low-key play in a recreational environment. No formal instruction provided.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.

Random Awesomeness

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Hang out and enjoy games, crafts, chess, and other shenanigans in the Teen Department. Come for a little or stay for a lot.

Grades 6-12; no registration needed.