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All Ages Game Night

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

November is International Games Month and we are celebrating with an All Ages Game Night! Various card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own. No l...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

November is International Games Month and we are celebrating with an All Ages Game Night! Various card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own. 

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room. Donors will receive 2 pa...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room. Donors will receive 2 pairs of FRIENDS TV show themed socks.

Thanksgiving Day / Day After

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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.

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Winter Cross-stitch

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Winter Cross-stitch

All Day
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Available @ 11:00 a.m.Pick up your kit to make your very own winter themed cross-stitch decoration.While Supplies Last

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
Event Details:

Available @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your kit to make your very own winter themed cross-stitch decoration.

While Supplies Last

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.Please call 1-800-RED CRO...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

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

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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

Black History Fair

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an informational fair highlighting Black history and culture in our area!This all-ages family event will feature special guest, nationally known drummer ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an informational fair highlighting Black history and culture in our area!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

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

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Full) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or ...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

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!