This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Word Wave: A Poetry Event 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, Class/Workshop This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Word Wave: A Poetry Event 4:30pm - 5:30pm Arts, Class/Workshop Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop Event Details: Ride the waves of rhythm and rhyme to celebrate National Poetry Month! We'll have a variety of poetry projects to work on at your own pace in the Teen dept. Options include: Diamante, Haiku, Golden Shovel, Paint Sample, Blackout, & Odes.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Succulent Saturday 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Succulent Saturday 2:00pm - 3:00pm Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Celebrate spring with us by planting a succulent and learning how to care for it! This program is open to grades 6-12. All supplies provided; no library card required.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Teen Takeout Kit: Blackout Poetry 11:00am - 8:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Crafts & DIY This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Teen Takeout Kit: Blackout Poetry 11:00am - 8:00pm Crafts & DIY Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Crafts & DIY Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month with a “Blackout Poetry” kit! Learn how to create this style of poetry and get inspiration for other poetic ventures. Located in the Teen department.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Random Awesomeness 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Random Awesomeness 4:00pm - 6:00pm Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities Event Details: The return of a beloved Teen program - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, games, and more in the Teen dept.
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 "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue "I Volunteer As Tribute" Mini Movie Marathon 3:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Movies This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue "I Volunteer As Tribute" Mini Movie Marathon 3:00pm - 8:00pm Movies Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Movies Event Details: Come watch the girl on fire and the boy with the bread- we’ll have the movies playing in the Teen Makerspace until closing time! Open to grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Adulting 101: Finances 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Class/Workshop, Education This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Adulting 101: Finances 5:00pm - 6:00pm Class/Workshop, Education Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room East Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Class/Workshop, Education Event Details: The 4th program in JPL Teen's "Adulting 101" series focuses on finances and budgeting. JPL is partnering with financial advisor Logan Stanley for this program. Open to students in grades 6-12; no library card required.
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.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. May 30 2025 Fri Tiny Library Desk - A JPL Teen Concert 4:30pm - 5:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, Performance This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. May 30 2025 Fri Tiny Library Desk - A JPL Teen Concert 4:30pm - 5:00pm Arts, Performance Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Conference Room 1 Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Arts, Performance Event Details: Always wanted to squeeze in to an office space for a live concert in the middle of the afternoon? Here's your chance! NPR's iconic Tiny Desk, but make it library.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Tuesday Knight Chess 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Class/Workshop, Games & Activities This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Tuesday Knight Chess 6:00pm - 7:30pm Class/Workshop, Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Class/Workshop, Games & Activities Event Details: Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This program is open to grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Scholastic Chess Tournament 9:00am - 4:00pm Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Scholastic Chess Tournament 9:00am - 4:00pm Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: More information to come!Scholastic chess tournament for children and teens in grades K-12
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.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat Anime/Manga Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Enrichment, Summer Reading This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat Anime/Manga Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Enrichment, Summer Reading Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us. Open to grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Tuesday Knight Chess 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Class/Workshop, Games & Activities This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Tuesday Knight Chess 6:00pm - 7:30pm Class/Workshop, Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Class/Workshop, Games & Activities Event Details: Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This program is open to grades 6-12.
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.