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Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

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 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

SNAP Outreach Visit

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.

Illustration of colored legos stacked in a tower over a pink background. Black text above reads "Lego Build-a-thon"

Lego Build-a-thon

Saturday, January 17, 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

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.

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

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 1 at the Library.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 1 at the Library.

CPR & First Aid for Teens

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)

More information to come soon!

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

More information to come soon!

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Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

A man reading to a little girl.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

Text reads: LEAP! After school. There is a picture of a cartoon frog beneath it.

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, January 21, 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

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 man reading to a little girl.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

A man reading to a little girl.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

A woman holding a baby.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

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 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

A woman holding a baby.

Read and Play Toddler Hour

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

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 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

Cartoon animals reading together in the snow.

Super Saturday: Winter Wonderland

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Come learn and play in an indoor winter wonderland! This family event includes play-based, literacy-focused activities for preschoolers. 

Ages 2-5

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Come learn and play in an indoor winter wonderland! This family event includes play-based, literacy-focused activities for preschoolers. 

Ages 2-5

Green and orange background with puzzle graphic in the middle, event name above.

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of 1-4 adults and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of 1-4 adults and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.

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.

An illustration of an orange book with eyes, a smile, arms, and legs.

Chapter Book Club: Dragons

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

This session’s theme is dragons! Bring a book of your choice to the club, where we’ll talk about our books and work on dragon-related activities

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This session’s theme is dragons! Bring a book of your choice to the club, where we’ll talk about our books and work on dragon-related activities

An illustration of a rainbow drawn in chalk with black text above reading "Preschool Morning Playdate"

Preschool Playdate

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Come play with us! Escape the cold with toys, activities, and self-guided play in our storytime room. 

Ages 2-5

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come play with us! Escape the cold with toys, activities, and self-guided play in our storytime room. 

Ages 2-5

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.

An illustration of two dogs on a purple background with black text above that reads "Dog Day Afternoon"

Dog Day Afternoon

Tuesday, January 27, 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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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!

Holocaust Remembrance Day program - Friends of the JPL

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Friends will host a program related to International Holocaust Day of Remembrance...more details soon. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Purpose of Meeting

Friends will host a program related to International Holocaust Day of Remembrance...more details soon. 

A man reading to a little girl.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

Pink and yellow background, graphic of books and craft supplies in the middle with event name above.

Adult Learners at the Library

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

This program is designed for individuals 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. We explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, activities, and crafts! 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

This program is designed for individuals 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. We explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, activities, and crafts! 

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.

A man reading to a little girl.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!

Text reads: LEAP! After school. There is a picture of a cartoon frog beneath it.

LEAP! After School

Wednesday, January 28, 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

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 man reading to a little girl.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

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

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!