Upcoming Events

Name: Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People
Start: 2025-02-24T16:15:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-24T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Joplin Public Library

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Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

The book club will be meeting to discuss and explore the book with activities and crafts. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Ages 8-12 & space is limited TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.

Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person.

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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.

Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

The book club will be meeting to discuss and explore the book with activities and crafts. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Ages 8-12 & space is limited TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.

Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

The book club will be meeting to discuss and explore the book with activities and crafts. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Ages 8-12 & space is limited TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.

Old Hollywood Movie Night

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Take a step back in time with our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the classic 1949 movie White Heat.

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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.

Game Night

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Join Teen and Adult Programming for game night! Card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own! For ages 12 and up.

Plant Swap

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

Calling all plant lovers! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed and swap for ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Plus, enter raffle drawings for various plant-related items! All plants, cuttings, and seeds are welcome.

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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.

Chat & Craft: Cookie Cutter Stamped Tea Towels

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!

Friends Members Event - From Page to Pint: Celebrating The Lager Queen with Local Brews

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:30pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

Hear from members of the Joplin Homebrew Club about the homebrewing process, try some homebrewed samples, and eat some pizza pie! This is a Friends of the Joplin Public Library members only event.

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

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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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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Presidents Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Teen Crafternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

Hang out in the teen department and choose a craft to make, or bring your own to work on! Artist Tammy Cady will be available to teach about artist trading cards from 4-5pm. This program is open to grades 6-12.

Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

Games & Activities, Movies

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room East

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Games & Activities, Movies

Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, eat snacks, and hang out with us! This program is open to grades 6-12.

Tiny Art Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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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.

Adulting 101: Media Literacy

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The second program in our new Adulting 101 series focuses on media literacy: reading news, finding credible sources, and navigating online spaces. No registration is required and all teens ages 12 and up are welcome.

Tuesday Knight Chess

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

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.

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