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Chat & Craft

Tuesday, July 7, 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!

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!

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, July 16, 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.

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.

SNAP Outreach Visit

Friday, July 17, 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 21, 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
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.

Craft supplies scattered about on a grey background with event details listed among the craft supplies.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, August 4, 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!

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!

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, August 20, 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.

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.

SNAP Outreach Visit

Friday, August 21, 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.

Craft supplies scattered about on a grey background with event details listed among the craft supplies.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, September 1, 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!

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!

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, September 17, 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.

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.

SNAP Outreach Visit

Friday, September 18, 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.

Craft supplies scattered about on a grey background with event details listed among the craft supplies.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, October 6, 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!

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!

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, October 15, 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.

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.

SNAP Outreach Visit

Friday, October 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, October 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.

Craft supplies scattered about on a grey background with event details listed among the craft supplies.

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, November 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!

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!

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, November 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.

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, November 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.

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.