Upcoming Events

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at the Library.

Come shake your sillies out with friends at the library!

Repurpose art by adding new creations to existing art! Paint supplies and some thrifted art pieces will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own thrifted art finds to paint on.

For ages 11 and up.

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference area! This kit includes supplies and instructions for your pet to create a painting! Kits are first come, first serve, and available while supplies last. 

For ages 18+. 

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.

Explore fiber art with us (knitting, crochet, etc.) in the Teen Dept. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own, as well.

This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection.

No registration or library card required to attend.

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.

With the help of prisms and the diffraction of the white light, rainbows will appear. Volunteers from the audience will be needed to help the Mad Scientists out with all the experiments that will go with ROYGBIV's world.

As part of our Summer Reading Ending Celebration adult programming is hosting a Book Swap! Bring a book you no longer want (or more than one book) and swap it for a new-to-you book (or books)! 

Celebrate yourself and others as we reach the end of the Summer Reading Program. Enjoy music, games, food, and more!

All ages are welcome at the Ending Celebration.

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb

Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30.  Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb