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Intro to Kinusaiga Tuesday September 22nd @ 5pm Learn with us about this traditional Japanese craft and create your own fabric mosaic. Age 13-18 While Supplies Last!
Cozy up with your family and join the Children’s Department as we read a few good stories and sing some songs. Ages 3-12
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Play the trading card game, show off your cards, and just talk Pokémon with fellow fans! Ages 6-12
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Celebrate America’s 250th with a look through time featuring American Girls! Join us for activities, games, crafts, and prizes! Feel free to dress up, bring your American Girl Doll, or come as you are! All ages welcome.
Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us! Grades 6-12 in the Teen Dept.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Join us for the 2026 Joplin Writers’ Faire! Held annually and celebrating its 10th year, the Joplin Writers’ Faire connects all sorts of writers to their existing and potentially new audiences while encouraging community support of local and regional writers. Visit author booths, chat with writers, and enter a raffle drawing! Some authors will have books and merchandise available to purchase. The Joplin Writers’ Faire is a collaboration between Post Art Library and Joplin Public Library. Our sponsor is Friends of the Joplin Public Library. This is a FREE, public event. All ages welcome.
Join us at our Young Artists Club to learn about famous artists and create art in their styles. This month, we will learn about architect and designer Antoni Gaudi. This program is designed for children ages 8-12
Explore fantasy and tabletop RPG games in this self led program. Bring your party to play your current campaign or find some new pals! We will have one set of D&D supplies, character sheets, and multiple D&D/fantasy based board games. Grades 6-12 - Teen Dept.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
The title says it all - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, video/board games, STEM, and more in the Teen dept. Grades 6-12
Grab a takeout kit to create a custom Halloween shadow box! All supplies except scissors included. Available while supplies last beginning at 4:30pm in the Teen Dept. *These kits are for teens in grades 6-12. To ensure the kits go out to their intended age group, teens must be present to pick up their own kits. Thank you!
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
The Teen Dept.’s Makerspace is free and open to grades 6-12 - come check it out! Multiple projects available.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Library staff and artist Ciera joins us to create clay creatures! Sculpt a creature, animal, object, etc., bake it, and paint it. Open to grades 6-12.
Chess fans of all skill levels are invited to come play! Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
A weekend classic. Watch cartoons and enjoy a cereal and waffle bar! This program is hosted by the Next Gen. Library Council, JPL's teen advisory council. This program is open to grades 6-12. Due to space and program needs, this program is being held in the Storytime Room (in Children's Dept.)
Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side! Ages 6-12
A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: - child development - speech and language - nutrition - early literacy - physical development Please plan to commit to all 5 sessions of this program!
Cozy up with your family and join the Children’s Department as we read a few good stories and sing some songs. Ages 3-12
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Come play after school! Literacy games will be available for new and independent readers to play with friends and family. This program is designed for children ages 6-12
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us! Grades 6-12 in the Teen Dept.
A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: - child development - speech and language - nutrition - early literacy - physical development Please plan to commit to all 5 sessions of this program!
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
The Teen Dept.’s Makerspace is free and open to grades 6-12 - come check it out! Multiple projects available.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
No tricks, all treats - a Halloween classic and snacks! Bring a cozy blanket if desired. Grades 6-12 Vote on which movie will be shown in the Teen Dept. during the month of October!
Play the trading card game, show off your cards, and just talk Pokémon with fellow fans! Ages 6-12
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: - child development - speech and language - nutrition - early literacy - physical development Please plan to commit to all 5 sessions of this program!
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
More information to come on this fun collaboration between the JPL Children's Department and the Kansas City University Pediatrics Club! This program is geared toward children ages 3-8 and their families.
A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: - child development - speech and language - nutrition - early literacy - physical development Please plan to commit to all 5 sessions of this program!
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: - child development - speech and language - nutrition - early literacy - physical development Please plan to commit to all 5 sessions of this program!
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.