Shop the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale April 26-30 Spring book sale shoppers will find giant collections of children’s board books, Elvis Presley books, romance, mystery, history, sci-fi and food. And that’s just a sample of what makes the 2023 Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale a can’t-miss event. The sale returns […]
Nature Friendship Thursday • July 6 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Joplin Public Library Ages: 5 and older Come explore friendships in nature at the Joplin Public Library with Shoal Creek MDC staff. With the help of live animals, learn about how a tree can be a restaurant, how a river becomes a home, and […]
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of […]
Creek Crawl Tuesday • July 18 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Required Ages: Recommend 7 and up A cool, clear Missouri stream or creek is a great place to spend a warm summer day. Each stream is full of life; some can be seen swimming by while others stay hidden. Join us as we […]
Water Festival Saturday • July 22 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wildcat Park Join us for this partnership event with the Wildcat Glades Nature Group at Wildcat Park for a day of water fun. Take a dip in Shoal Creek in your cardboard boat, cheer your duck on to victory during the duck race, and […]
Carthage School District is excited to announce our upcoming annual Hiring Event, taking place on July 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and July 27th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Carthage Intermediate Center. This event presents a golden opportunity for passionate individuals to join our dedicated team and make a positive […]
Snakes of Missouri Thursday • July 27 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Required Ages: 5 and up Despite their scary appearance, most snakes in Missouri are harmless and play an important role in our ecosystems. Join us to learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles and see live snakes during this webinar. To register for […]
Snakes of Missouri Thursday • July 27 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Registration Required Ages: 5 and up Despite their scary appearance, most snakes in Missouri are harmless and play an important role in our ecosystems. Join us to learn more about these often-misunderstood reptiles and see live snakes. After the program, kids can make […]
Carthage School District is excited to announce our upcoming annual Hiring Event, taking place on July 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and July 27th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Carthage Intermediate Center. This event presents a golden opportunity for passionate individuals to join our dedicated team and make a positive […]
Nature Board Games Day Friday • July 28 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NO Registration Required Ages: All Ages Why not combine two passions and join us to play nature-themed board games. Whether a beginner or avid player of tabletop games, we will have a variety to play for all skill levels and ages. Stop […]
