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Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, March 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.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, April 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group

Family Reading Night

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Cozy up with your family and join the Children’s Department as we read a few good stories and sing some songs.

Ages 3-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Education, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Cozy up with your family and join the Children’s Department as we read a few good stories and sing some songs.

Ages 3-12

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sibylline Letters and the History of the Epistolary

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults

Dear Readers,

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Event Details:

Dear Readers,

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

It's Complicated: Orphans, Italian Adoptions, & Finding Your Roots

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Kerry Sachetta will discuss the history of unwanted children from Medieval practices through today, and how the Italian Orphan Program 1950-1970 addressed the issue of orphaned and unwanted children after WWII.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Event Details:

Dr. Kerry Sachetta will discuss the history of unwanted children from Medieval practices through today, and how the Italian Orphan Program 1950-1970 addressed the issue of orphaned and unwanted children after WWII.

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, May 21, 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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, June 18, 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.

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.

Independence Day Observed

All Day
Joplin Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

Thanksgiving Day/Day After

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

Thursday, December 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.

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 Eve - Early Closure

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library

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!