This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Read and Play Preschool Hour 9:30am–10:00am Early Learning, Storytime 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!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Preschool Hour Thursday, January 29, 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Read and Play Preschool Hour 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning, Storytime 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!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Pokémon Club Thursday, January 29, 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 Pokemon with fellow fans!Ages 6-12 View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Pokémon Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Games & Activities 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 Pokemon 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Toddler Hour Friday, January 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Read and Play Toddler Hour 9:30am–10:00am Early Learning, Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Toddler Hour Friday, January 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Read and Play Toddler Hour 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning, Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga Class Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Join yoga at the library! This class is open to any experience level. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have one. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Yoga Class 10:00am–11:00am Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join yoga at the library! This class is open to any experience level. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have one. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Chapter Book Club: Dragons Monday, February 2, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Chapter Book Club: Dragons 4:15pm–5:15pm Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading Upcoming 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Chat & Craft Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room West at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Age Group: Adults Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Chat & Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Event Details: Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Take-Home Kit (String Art Card) Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm Joplin Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Age Group: Adults Pick up the February adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! This kit includes instructions and supplies to create Valentine's themed string art on a card. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Adult Take-Home Kit (String Art Card) 1:00pm–1:00pm Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Event Details: Pick up the February adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! This kit includes instructions and supplies to create Valentine's themed string art on a card.
This event is in the "All Ages" group All-Ages Black History Fair Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Enrichment Age Group: All Ages More information to come! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 7 2026 Sat All-Ages Black History Fair 9:00am–5:00pm Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: More information to come!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Chapter Book Club: Dragons Monday, February 9, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Chapter Book Club: Dragons 4:15pm–5:15pm Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading Upcoming 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo Night Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Adults It's Bingo Night at the library! All supplies provided and prizes for winners! For ages 18+. No library card or registration is required to participate. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Bingo Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: It's Bingo Night at the library! All supplies provided and prizes for winners! For ages 18+. No library card or registration is required to participate. 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.
Presidents Day All Day Joplin Public Library The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day
Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 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. View Details Feb 17 2026 Tue Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–5:45pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Tiny Art Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts, Crafts & DIY 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Joplin Public Library Program Type: Education Age Group: Adults An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Education Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Event Details: An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Swap Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room West at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Enrichment Age Group: Adults Find your next read at Book Swap! Bring a book (or several) you no longer want and swap for books brought by other attendees and the library. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Book Swap 6:00pm–7:00pm Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: Find your next read at Book Swap! Bring a book (or several) you no longer want and swap for books brought by other attendees and the library. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group SNAP Outreach Visit Friday, February 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri SNAP Outreach Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Health & Wellness 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Learners at the Library Wednesday, February 25, 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Adult Learners at the Library 10:00am–11:00am Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga Class Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Join in on yoga at the library! This class is open to all experience levels. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have one. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Yoga Class 10:00am–11:00am Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join in on yoga at the library! This class is open to all experience levels. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have one. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, All Ages The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 2026 Mon American Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–4:00pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Take-Home Kit (Plastic Bag Flower Paint) Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:00am Joplin Public Library Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Age Group: Adults Pick up the March adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Kit includes instructions and supplies to make a flower painting using a plastic bag method. For ages 18+. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Adult Take-Home Kit (Plastic Bag Flower Paint) 11:00am–11:00am Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Event Details: Pick up the March adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Kit includes instructions and supplies to make a flower painting using a plastic bag method. For ages 18+.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chat & Craft Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room West at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Age Group: Adults Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Chat & Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Event Details: Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo Night Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Adults It's Bingo Night at the library! All supplies provided and prizes for winners! For ages 18+. No library card or registration is required to participate. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Bingo Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: It's Bingo Night at the library! All supplies provided and prizes for winners! For ages 18+. No library card or registration is required to participate. 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.