Missouri History

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Local author Paul W. Bass will give a presentation on his books and do a book signing.

Tales for 2s and 3s

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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.

Skype an Astronomer

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Using Skype, Astronomer Amanda Quirk will give a presentation about the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxy.

Book Signing: Edwin Hubble Story

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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.

Bingo

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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

Fandom Fest: A Spacetacular Cosplay Ball

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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

Middle School Book Club–Summer Reading Edition

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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.

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.

LEGO Buildathon

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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.

Tie Dye

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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.

Coding with Python & Raspberry Pi

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Learn the basics of coding with Python on our palm-sized Raspberry Pi computers.  Sessions are taught by a local high school student.  Skills learned in each session build on the one before, so participants should plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Grades 7-8; spots are limited.

Registration required; deadline to register is June 7.  To register, call the Teen Office at 417-623-7953, ext. 1027 or email teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org