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Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, September 16, 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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, September 18, 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.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, September 19, 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. 

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, September 19, 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.

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

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, October 7, 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!

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, October 16, 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.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, October 17, 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. 

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, October 17, 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, October 21, 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.

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

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, November 4, 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!

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 18, 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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, November 20, 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.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, November 21, 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. 

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, November 21, 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.

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.

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

Chat & Craft

Tuesday, December 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!

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

Friday, December 19, 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. 

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

Friday, December 19, 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.

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!

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