Event List

Children's Chess Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 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.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

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.

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime

Event Details:

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime

Event Details:

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

Spring Break Movie

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Movies

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Join us for a funny movie about a brave rabbit cop and her friend Nick! We will also have snacks, and coloring! The movie is rated PG.

Ages 5-12

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Movies

Event Details:

Join us for a funny movie about a brave rabbit cop and her friend Nick! We will also have snacks, and coloring! The movie is rated PG.

Ages 5-12

Lego Build-a-thon

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side! Ages 6-12

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side! Ages 6-12

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.

Spark Lab

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Enrichment

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Join us as we learn about birds native to our area, including different ways to identify species.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

Join us as we learn about birds native to our area, including different ways to identify species.

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.

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime

Event Details:

LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

A picture of a pokeball with the word "Gotcha" above it.

Pokémon Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Play the trading card game, show off your cards, and just talk Pokémon with fellow fans!

Ages 6-12

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Play the trading card game, show off your cards, and just talk Pokémon with fellow fans!

Ages 6-12

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.

Dog Day Afternoon

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Enrichment

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading!

Open

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Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Enrichment

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading!

Easter Sunday

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

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Reading Buddies

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Enrichment

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

The Children's Department is excited to partner with MSSU'S Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society for Reading Buddies. This program is designed for newly independent readers in grades K-5 who want to practice their reading.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Enrichment

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Children's Department is excited to partner with MSSU'S Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society for Reading Buddies. This program is designed for newly independent readers in grades K-5 who want to practice their reading.

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.

Memorial Day

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Joplin Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

New Years Day

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years! We apologize for any inconvenience, and would like to remind you that the Library's digital resources are available 24/...

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day

Presidents Day

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Easter Sunday

All Day

Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

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