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Beer, Bodies, and Being: Gender and Identity in American Culture

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

MSSU Professor Dr. Megan Bever will visit the library to present this lecture. Americans have a long and complicated history with intoxicants—especially beer, and deciding what to ...

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

MSSU Professor Dr. Megan Bever will visit the library to present this lecture.

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.

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Board Games & Brews

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Education, Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Curious about how a brewery creates their beverages? Chaos Brewing will speak about their history and brewing process. After, hang out and enjoy the various board games Chaos has t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Event Details:

Curious about how a brewery creates their beverages? Chaos Brewing will speak about their history and brewing process. After, hang out and enjoy the various board games Chaos has to offer (or, bring your own)!

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Pie Making with Carla from Big R's Pies

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did someone say pie? Hear from Big R’s Pies maker Carla about her history with baking and the basics of making a pie. Carla will also demonstrate how to make the perfect pie crust ...

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

Did someone say pie? Hear from Big R’s Pies maker Carla about her history with baking and the basics of making a pie. Carla will also demonstrate how to make the perfect pie crust and put together a pie.

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.

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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J Ryan Stradal Author Visit

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome author J. Ryan Stradal to the Joplin Public Library! J Ryan Stradal will present on writing and his book, the Joplin Reads Together selected title The Lager Q...

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

Join us as we welcome author J. Ryan Stradal to the Joplin Public Library!

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 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
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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 11/26 - 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.

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