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This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Word Wave: A Poetry Event

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Ride the waves of rhythm and rhyme to celebrate National Poetry Month! We'll have a variety of poetry projects to work on at your own pace in the Teen dept. Options include: Diaman...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Ride the waves of rhythm and rhyme to celebrate National Poetry Month! We'll have a variety of poetry projects to work on at your own pace in the Teen dept. Options include: Diamante, Haiku, Golden Shovel, Paint Sample, Blackout, & Odes.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Succulent Saturday

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with us by planting a succulent and learning how to care for it! This program is open to grades 6-12. All supplies provided; no library card required.

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

Celebrate spring with us by planting a succulent and learning how to care for it! This program is open to grades 6-12. All supplies provided; no library card required.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Teen Takeout Kit: Blackout Poetry

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a “Blackout Poetry” kit! Learn how to create this style of poetry and get inspiration for other poetic ventures. Located in the Teen department...

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

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a “Blackout Poetry” kit! Learn how to create this style of poetry and get inspiration for other poetic ventures. Located in the Teen department.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Random Awesomeness

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

The return of a beloved Teen program - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, games, and more in the Teen dept.

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

The return of a beloved Teen program - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, games, and more in the Teen dept.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

"I Volunteer As Tribute" Mini Movie Marathon

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Come watch the girl on fire and the boy with the bread- we’ll have the movies playing in the Teen Makerspace until closing time! Open to grades 6-12.

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

Come watch the girl on fire and the boy with the bread- we’ll have the movies playing in the Teen Makerspace until closing time! Open to grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Adulting 101: Finances

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room East at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Education
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

The 4th program in JPL Teen's "Adulting 101" series focuses on finances and budgeting. JPL is partnering with financial advisor Logan Stanley for this program. Open to students in ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Education
Event Details:

The 4th program in JPL Teen's "Adulting 101" series focuses on finances and budgeting. JPL is partnering with financial advisor Logan Stanley for this program. Open to students in grades 6-12; no library card required.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Tiny Library Desk - A JPL Teen Concert

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Performance
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Always wanted to squeeze in to an office space for a live concert in the middle of the afternoon? Here's your chance! NPR's iconic Tiny Desk, but make it library. This free event k...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Performance
Event Details:

Always wanted to squeeze in to an office space for a live concert in the middle of the afternoon? Here's your chance! NPR's iconic Tiny Desk, but make it library.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Tuesday Knight Chess

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This p...

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

Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This program is open to grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Scholastic Chess Tournament

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

More information to come!Scholastic chess tournament for children and teens in grades K-12

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

More information to come!

Scholastic chess tournament for children and teens in grades K-12

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.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us. Open to grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us. Open to grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group.

Tuesday Knight Chess

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Event Details:

Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This p...

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

Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This program is open to grades 6-12.

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 After

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
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 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.

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.