This 40 minute play-and movement-based program is for infants and toddlers and their families. Library staff encourage early literacy development through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Families are encouraged to participate and at-home extension activities are shared.
This five-week program for children ages 0 to 3 years and their families offers playtime with developmentally appropriate toys in a fun and relaxed environment. Community experts will be on hand to teach strategies for healthy child development, offer early literacy tips, and facilitate early interventions.
Bring your ukulele and join us in Conference Room 1 for ukulele singalongs and the opportunity to share your ukulele knowledge with – and to learn from – other ukesters.
Beginners welcome, though basic ukulele knowledge is required.
This is a FREE public program. No registration necessary.
The library WILL NOT provide ukuleles for this event.
For more information, contact Jill Sullivan at 417.623.7953 x1041.
Please note that April’s Saturday has changed.
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 have snacks.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Please note the date/time change for April!
Free build or construction challenges–your choice. 
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Join us for fun, low-key chess in a recreational environment. No formal instruction provided. Program may run a little past 7:00 pm, depending on how the games are going at that time.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
We have board games, cards, and a Wii U for your gaming enjoyment plus some snacks. We also have chess sets, and we’re not afraid to use them.
Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Each month we read a book on a different theme and chat about it. We also pick the theme for the next month. You choose the book you read.
Feel free to bring a brown bag supper; dessert is on us.
April’s theme is a “a book with a prank or a joke in it”. Come ready for a laugh!
Grades 6-8; no registration needed.
Gear up for Avengers: Endgame with a Marvel Film Fest! We’re watching every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie from Iron Man to Ant-Man and the Wasp in order of theatrical release. We’ll show a double feature each Saturday from March 9 to May 11, starting at noon.
May 11 Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (PG-13)
All ages; free; no registration required.
Please Note: children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Not all films are suitable for all ages; we encourage viewer discretion.
Please contact Evan in the Circulation Department or Beth in the Teen Department with questions or for more information.
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-623-7953
