Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Education
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

Reservation

Annual Membership Meeting - Friends of the Joplin Public Library

5:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for the 2025 annual membership meeting.  Learn about the previous year's accomplishments, connect with other members and hear about what the group hopes to accomplish in 2026.  Light dinner provided. 

Teen Halloween Movie Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Movies
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

No tricks, all treats - a Halloween classic and snacks! Bring a cozy blanket and your own snacks if desired (we'll have popcorn and some other treats). This 2009 animated hit is rated PG.

Post Art Library Presents Author Tim Scherrer

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Author Visit, Post Art Library
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Post Art Library
Event Details:

We welcome you to join us in the Library's Community Room for a presentation by author Tim Scherrer: War Pigeon! Missouri’s role in the training of pigeons and pigeoneers in WWII.