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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) 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 (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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
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 Tuesd...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
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 the Community Room at the Library.

Saving Space - Teen Sushi Class

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Event Details:

Come learn the art of sushi making with a special guest! Registration required as spots are limited. Open to incoming grades 6-12. All supplies provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come learn the art of sushi making with a special guest! Registration required as spots are limited. Open to incoming grades 6-12. All supplies provided. 

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 "Adults" group.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is re...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

Teen Program Setup

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:45am
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!We meet from 6 to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of every mo...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!

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.

Tween Program

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library
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 Tuesd...

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 the Community Room at the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

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.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is re...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!We meet from 6 to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of every mo...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
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.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is re...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
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 Tuesd...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
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 the Community Room at the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) 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 (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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!We meet from 6 to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of every mo...

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!