This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed School-Age Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed School-Age Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Storytime Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Children's Chess Club 5:30pm - 6:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Children's Chess Club 5:30pm - 6:00pm Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Chess fans of all skill levels are invited to come play! Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Superb Owl Party 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Education, Speakers This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Superb Owl Party 1:00pm - 2:00pm Education, Speakers Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Program Type: Education, Speakers Event Details: Sunday the 9th might be busy with your Super Bowl Party, so join us Saturday the 8th for our Superb Owl Party!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed School-Age Black History Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed School-Age Black History Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Storytime Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat LEGO Buildathon 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat LEGO Buildathon 1:00pm - 2:00pm Games & Activities 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.
Feb 17 2025 Mon Presidents Day All Day Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing Presidents Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Story Corner 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Story Corner 10:30am - 11:30am Early Learning, Storytime Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime Event Details: A special storytime designed to connect readers and learners of multiple generations. JPL is partnering with Wildwood Senior Living for this event. We will read a book and create a collaborative activity.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed School-Age Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed School-Age Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Storytime Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Dog Day Afternoon 4:00pm - 4:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Enrichment Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Dog Day Afternoon 4:00pm - 4:45pm Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Enrichment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed School-Age Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed School-Age Storytime 4:15pm - 4:45pm Storytime Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: This special storytime is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families! We will explore books and stories through reading, singing, talking, and playing!
Apr 20 2025 Sun Easter Sunday All Day Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri STEMusic 9:00am - 11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12) Early Learning, Performance This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri STEMusic 9:00am - 11:00am Early Learning, Performance Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Early Learning, Performance Event Details: More information to come! 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.
May 26 2025 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth All Day Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veterans Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Thanksgiving/Day After All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Thanksgiving/Day After All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Christmas Eve / Christmas Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Christmas Eve / Christmas Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas.
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Years Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed in observance of New Years!
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents Day All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter Sunday All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.