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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
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The return of a beloved Teen program - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, games, and more in the Teen dept.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

The return of a beloved Teen program - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, games, and more in the Teen dept.

A stack of LEGO building blocks.

LEGO Buildathon

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
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Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side!

Suggested age range: Ages 5-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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Dontcha Know Midwest Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together
Age Group:
Adults
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Come as an individual or bring a team (up to eight participants) and put your knowledge of the Midwest to the test! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

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

Come as an individual or bring a team (up to eight participants) and put your knowledge of the Midwest to the test! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

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.

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.

Tween Architects

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
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Build on your architectural skills--literally! Work together to create using architectural tools. This program is for ages 11-13

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Build on your architectural skills--literally! Work together to create using architectural tools. This program is for ages 11-13

Tuesday Knight Chess

Tuesday Knight Chess

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
:

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.

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.

Scholastic Chess Tournament

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (ages 11-18)
:

More information to come!

Scholastic chess tournament for children and teens in grades K-12

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

More information to come!

Scholastic chess tournament for children and teens in grades K-12

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.

Tuesday Knight Chess

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)
:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Presidents Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.