MANHATTAN SHORT is an event that takes place in 400 venues across 6 continents during one week, and is breaking into the Library System across the USA.
Each year ten short films (Two Hour Show) which screen across the world. Audiences are asked to vote for the one they think is best. Votes are tallied by you – emailed to us and we announce the winner on Monday Oct 7.
Local author Paul W. Bass will give a presentation on his books and do a book signing.
Suggested age: 2-3 years old
The library staff use this 30-minute storytime to share our favorite books, rhymes, and songs. Families are encouraged to help build literacy skills through participation. Age-appropriate story time extension activities will be shared.
Using Skype, Astronomer Amanda Quirk will give a presentation about the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxy.
Meet local history detectives and authors William and Doris Martin at a book signing for their book entitled “Dreams and Adventures: The Edwin Hubble Story.”
Long before “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” in the small town of Marshfield, Missouri an eight-year-old boy named Edwin Hubble would receive his first telescope and an Alfred Fowler astronomy textbook for his birthday.
Edwin Hubble became one of the world’s most famous astronomers. Stop by and meet the authors of this never-before-told story of how one of the world’s most famous astronomers fell in love with astronomy and made it his life’s work.
This is a FREE public event.
Registration and/or library card NOT necessary.
NOTE: Books will be available for sale at this event; CASH ONLY.
Join us for a fun morning of all-ages bingo!
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the 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
Galactic fandoms unite! It’s a space-themed geek out with trivia, activities, crafts, and more. Costumes and fandom accessories are highly encouraged but not required. Grades 6-12.
UPDATE: Registration deadline has been extended to Friday, June 28. To register, call the Teen Office at 417-623-7953, ext. 1027 (leave a voice mail) or email teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org
Read a book that ties in with the theme and come ready to chat about it. You choose the book you read.
This summer’s theme is “a book that mentions stars”. Feel free to bring a brown bag supper; dessert is on us.
Grades 6-8; no registration needed.
Join us for a free build or try a space-age construction challenge. Come for a little or stay for a lot!
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
The tradition continues! It’s our annual tie dye fest on the front lawn. We’ll tie off the shirts then head outside for the rest of the fun.
Bring a white, 100% cotton T-shirt. Caution, dye alert–be sure to wear old clothes and shoes!
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
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 |
