City of West Plains

Christmas Craft Night
2024-12-11 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)

Crafting Cheer
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00
Save the date! Local artist Delores Mercer Winkler will once again lead participants in a crafting event. Each participant will create Christmas ornaments (one large, two small). The event will take place from 10 a.m. -12 noon on Saturday, December 14.

Please sign up at WPPL and pay the $20 fee upon sign up as seats are limited.

Teen Friendship Bracelet Party
2025-02-25 16:30 - 17:30 | West Plains Public Library, 750 W Broadway St West Plains, MO 65775, West Plains, MO, 65775, United States
Calling all local teens! Are you in your reading AND crafting era? As Taylor said, “Make the friendship bracelets!”

Come join us on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 4:30-5:30 pm for a fun-filled afternoon! We’ll be jamming to Taylor Swift tunes, crafting friendship bracelets, playing some themed Bingo (with prizes, of course!), and creating memories at our DIY photo booth! Plus, we will have a number of books available for checkout that are perfect for TS fans!

Go ahead, get excited! No need to calm down! It’s going to be a blast—so grab your friends, your creativity, and let’s make it a day to remember!

WPPL Adult Bingo
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | West Plains Public Library, 750 W Broadway St West Plains, MO 65775, West Plains, MO, 65775, United States
Get ready for Book Bingo at West Plains Public Library!

Calling all book lovers ages 18+!

Join us for Book Bingo on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6-7 pm in the WPPL Community Room. It’s a fun, FREE program where you can win amazing prizes like books, tote bags, book journals, an more!
You won’t want to miss the excitement—lots of fun, friendly competition, and the chance to take home an awesome prize!

Scholastic Book Fair
2025-03-03 09:00 - 2025-03-07 17:30 | West Plains Public Library, 750 W Broadway St West Plains, MO 65775, West Plains, MO, 65775, United States

Circus Kaput: Mermaid Magic
2025-07-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Civic Center
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center Theater
Dive into a colorful undersea adventure with Sirena Sparkles the mermaid! In this interactive storytelling experience, Sirena takes the audience through engaging tales, exciting puppet friends, and the wonders of color! Participants will learn simple ASL signs related to colors and the ocean. Come dressed in your best mermaid or pirate attire and join the colorful adventure!

Dickerson Park Zoo
2025-07-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Civic Center
FREE show on Thursday, July 10 – 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. West Plains Civic Center Theatre

West Plains Public Library is hosting Dickerson Park Zoo as part of our celebration of the annual Summer Reading Program.

Nature’s Palette: The Art and Science of Animal Colors
Stripes, spots, swirls, and speckles—nature is bursting with color, patterns, and textures! This summer, join Dickerson Park Zoo as we explore the amazing diversity of animal coloration. Why do tigers have bold orange and black stripes? Do chameleons really change color just to camouflage? Are a parrot’s vibrant feathers a warning to predators, or do they serve another purpose?

In this fun and fascinating program, kids and adults alike will uncover how animals use their colors and patterns for camouflage, communication, and clever survival strategies. Bring your thinking caps and curious questions as we embark on this kaleidoscopic adventure!
