Suggested age: 2 to 5 years
Library staff read books, sing songs, share rhymes and fingerplays, and offer hands-on activities to build literacy skills and develop school readiness skills. Families are encouraged to participate, and a themed extension activity will take place afterwards.
This 40-minute play and movement-based program is for infants, toddlers, and their families. Library staff encourage early literacy developing through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Families are encouraged to participate and after activities are shared.
This 40-minute play and movement-based program is for infants, toddlers, and their families. Library staff encourage early literacy developing through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Families are encouraged to participate and after activities are shared.
This 40-minute play and movement-based program is for infants, toddlers, and their families. Library staff encourage early literacy developing through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Families are encouraged to participate and after activities are shared.
100 years ago a promise was made! A promise to NEVER forget the Millions who lost their lives in WWI for the freedoms we hold so dear 100 years later! That is why the WWI Mobile Museum was created.
Joplin Public Library is honored to host the WW1 museum for one week in September. We invite all ages to view this exhibit and help keep the promise of never forgetting.
Join the children’s department for its monthly Chess club meeting. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade of all skill levels are welcome.
Join us for the 2019 Joplin Writers’ Faire, an annual, collaborative library event that connects writers with current and potentially new audiences.
During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and greet all sorts of local and regional writers, talk with representatives from writers’ groups and writing-related organizations, attend public readings, and enter a drawing for door prizes.
This is a FREE, all-ages event. Registration is not necessary to attend the event, though participating writers, groups, and organizations MUST register to reserve a table (see: http://www.postartlibrary.org/blog/calling-all-writers-2019-joplin-writers-faire-registration/).
Questions? Contact event organizers Jill Sullivan (417-623-7953 x1041; jhsullivan@postartlibrary.org) or Evan Martin (417-623-7953 x1018; emartin@joplinpubliclibrary.org).
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2340283929632937/
Joplin Writers’ Faire is a collaboration between Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library.
Independent readers in grades k-5
If your child is a newly independent reader, they are invited to come read to our certified therapy dogs! Register by phone or in-house on the day of the program.
Test your knowledge on all things space-related. For even more fun, come dressed as your favorite sci-fi character or something with a space theme. Costumes not required, but welcome. Play on your own or form a team of up to five people. Free to participate. Registration deadline is July 24, 2019.
Time’s running out for Bill and Ted to pass their history class. Can a time-traveling phone booth and a guide from the future help?
Watch Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure with callouts and D.I.Y. props.
Rated PG. Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Contact the Teen Office with questions or for more information, 417-623-7953 ext. 1027 or bsnow@joplinpubliclibrary.org
Be excellent to each other!
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 |
