Event List

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Through the Glass (opening reception)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Post Art Reading Room at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Join us in the library's Local History wing for the opening of Through the Glass, an exhibit featuring reverse painting on repurposed vintage windows, by local artist Julie Catlett.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Post Art Reading Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library

Event Details:

Join us in the library's Local History wing for the opening of Through the Glass, an exhibit featuring reverse painting on repurposed vintage windows, by local artist Julie Catlett.

Joplin Reads Together Art Challenge Reception

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Exhibits, Joplin Reads Together, Post Art Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Presented by Post Art Library inside the Joplin Public Library this exhibit reception will feature artwork from the Joplin Reads Together Art Challenge created by participants from the community. The challenge: design a postage stamp.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Joplin Reads Together, Post Art Library

Event Details:

Presented by Post Art Library inside the Joplin Public Library this exhibit reception will feature artwork from the Joplin Reads Together Art Challenge created by participants from the community. The challenge: design a postage stamp.

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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Creative Correspondence

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace, Post Art Library

Age Group:

Adults

Join POST Art Library and Makerspace staff to view creative ways to personalize correspondence while creating a ready-to-mail piece of your own. All supplies provided.

For ages 18+, no library card or registration required to attend.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace, Post Art Library

Event Details:

Join POST Art Library and Makerspace staff to view creative ways to personalize correspondence while creating a ready-to-mail piece of your own. All supplies provided.

For ages 18+, no library card or registration required to attend.

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

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!

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.

Thanksgiving Day/Day After

All Day 11/25 - 11/26

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.

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