Event List

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Virginia Evans Author Visit

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

Join us as we welcome bestselling author Virginia Evans to the Joplin Public Library!

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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 bestselling author Virginia Evans to the Joplin Public Library!

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.

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Brown Bag Travelogue

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Enrichment, Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Sit back, relax, and explore a new place from the comfort of the library in this Travelogue program.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Enrichment, Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Sit back, relax, and explore a new place from the comfort of the library in this Travelogue program.

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.

Missouri Department of Conservation presents: Birds of Prey

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room East at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey in this engaging and educational library program!

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room East

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey in this engaging and educational library program!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storyteller Sue Godsey

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room West at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Listen in as storyteller Sue Godsey retells adventure story THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR, an ancient Egyptian story that was originally written in hieroglyphics.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Listen in as storyteller Sue Godsey retells adventure story THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR, an ancient Egyptian story that was originally written in hieroglyphics.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Missouri Department of Conservation presents: Early Hunters and Gatherers

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults

This discussion of pre-contact Native Missouri hunting and gathering will give a glimpse into early human efforts to find food!

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

This discussion of pre-contact Native Missouri hunting and gathering will give a glimpse into early human efforts to find food!

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.

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.

Unearth Joplin: A Mining and Mineral History

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room West at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Joplin has a rich mining history. Join Kelly Reddin, member of the Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum Board, as she shares stories from Joplin’s mining and mineral past.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Joplin has a rich mining history. Join Kelly Reddin, member of the Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum Board, as she shares stories from Joplin’s mining and mineral past.

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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Mad Science presents: Davidious the Dinosaur

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Learn about T. Rex Davidious as he comes to life and tells us all sort of stories. Witness an underwater volcano, mini explosions and the roars of years past. Excitement awaits!

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Learn about T. Rex Davidious as he comes to life and tells us all sort of stories. Witness an underwater volcano, mini explosions and the roars of years past. Excitement awaits!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

American Indian Center of Springfield

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth

Celebrate Native American culture by learning about the powwow. The American Indian Center of Springfield will present traditional dances that may be found at powwows and how Native American children participate in their heritage.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Youth

Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Celebrate Native American culture by learning about the powwow. The American Indian Center of Springfield will present traditional dances that may be found at powwows and how Native American children participate in their heritage.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Independence Day Observed

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.

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.

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Dickerson Park Zoo presents: Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Secret Stories in Hidden Habitats

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

In this fascinating program, we’ll meet live animal ambassadors from Dickerson Park Zoo and unearth the secret homes they depend on to survive.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

In this fascinating program, we’ll meet live animal ambassadors from Dickerson Park Zoo and unearth the secret homes they depend on to survive.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Jim "Two Crows" Wallen

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room West at Joplin Public Library

Program Type:

Speakers, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Jim Two Crows Wallen lets his audience experience Colonial history through artifacts and historically accurate clothing while telling the compelling story of 18th century long hunter Elisha Warren.

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Jim Two Crows Wallen lets his audience experience Colonial history through artifacts and historically accurate clothing while telling the compelling story of 18th century long hunter Elisha Warren.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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