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Tuesday Night Games

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

Play your favorite game or learn a new one with us in the Teen dept.! Card games, board games, Chess, and video games available.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Play your favorite game or learn a new one with us in the Teen dept.! Card games, board games, Chess, and video games available.

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Teen Makerspace Open House

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

The Teen Dept.’s Makerspace is free and open to grades 6-12 - come check it out! Multiple projects available. Teen Dept.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Teen Dept.’s Makerspace is free and open to grades 6-12 - come check it out! Multiple projects available. Teen Dept.

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Random Awesomeness

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

The title says it all - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, video/board games, STEM, and more in the Teen dept.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

The title says it all - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, video/board games, STEM, and more in the Teen dept.

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Teen Takeout Kit: Mini Magnet Photo Frames!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

Grab a takeout kit to create a mini frame magnet with a photo in it! All supplies except your photo included. Available while supplies last beginning at 4:00pm in the Teen Dept.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Grab a takeout kit to create a mini frame magnet with a photo in it! All supplies except your photo included. Available while supplies last beginning at 4:00pm in the Teen Dept.

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

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Young Medics League: CPR & First Aid

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

Mariyam Khanam, MSSU student & President/Founder of Young Medics League, presents emergency preparedness information on CPR and first aid.

*This is not a certification course.*

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mariyam Khanam, MSSU student & President/Founder of Young Medics League, presents emergency preparedness information on CPR and first aid.

*This is not a certification course.*

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Y.A. Book Swap

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

Teens in grades 6-12 can bring Y.A. (teen) fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels, manga, etc. to swap in the Teen Dept.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 can bring Y.A. (teen) fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels, manga, etc. to swap in the Teen Dept.

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Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us!

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us!

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

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Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.

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Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)

Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us! Grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us! Grades 6-12.

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.

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
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Independence Day Observed

All Day
Joplin Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Veterans Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Thanksgiving Day/Day After

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.

Christmas Eve / Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas. 

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas. 

New Years Eve - Early Closure

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