This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Bingo Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Games & Activities This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Bingo Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Games & Activities Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: It's Bingo Night at the library! All supplies provided and prizes for winners! For ages 18+. No library card or registration is required to participate. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 13 2026 Fri SNAP Outreach Visit 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 13 2026 Fri SNAP Outreach Visit 10:00am–12:00pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Education This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Education Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Event Details: An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Book Swap 10:00am–11:00am Adults Enrichment This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Book Swap 10:00am–11:00am Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: Find your next read at Book Swap! Bring a book (or several) you no longer want and swap for books brought by other attendees and the 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Old Hollywood Movie Night 5:00pm–7:45pm Adults Movies This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Old Hollywood Movie Night 5:00pm–7:45pm Movies Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Take a step back in time with our Old Hollywood Movie Night! Join us for a pre-Code double feature! Pre-Code movies were made before Hollywood’s Production Code, or Hays Code, was established. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Adult Learners at the Library 10:00am–11:00am Adults Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Adult Learners at the Library 10:00am–11:00am Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime Event Details: This program is designed for individuals 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. We explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, activities, and crafts! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Yoga Class 10:00am–11:00am Adults Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Yoga Class 10:00am–11:00am Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join yoga at the library! This class is open to all experience levels. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have one. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Adult Take-Home Kit (Letter Writing) 4:00pm–4:00pm Adults Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Adult Take-Home Kit (Letter Writing) 4:00pm–4:00pm Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Event Details: Pick up the April adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Plant Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Plant Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Event Details: Calling all plant enthusiasts to Plant Swap! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed and swap for ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Please have plants ready to swap. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome. 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.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Chat & Craft: Reading Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Chat & Craft: Reading Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Dear Listener: A Night of Letters Aloud 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Dear Listener: A Night of Letters Aloud 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Registration Required Event Details: An Open Mic Night with a theme of letters! Have an old letter from a relative, a creative letter you’ve written, a favorite letter from an author, or even a rejection letter? Share a letter aloud or listen to those that do at this Open Mic Night! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Creative Correspondence 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace, Post Art Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Creative Correspondence 5:30pm–7:30pm Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace, Post Art Library Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace, Post Art Library Event Details: Join POST Art Library and Makerspace staff to view creative ways to personalize correspondence while creating a ready-to-mail piece of your own. All supplies provided.For ages 18+, no library card or registration required to attend.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Discussion: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Discussion: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 1:00pm–2:00pm Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together Event Details: Join in as we chat about 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Education This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Education Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Event Details: An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Discussion: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Discussion: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 6:00pm–7:00pm Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together Event Details: Join in as we chat about 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri SNAP Outreach Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri SNAP Outreach Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Sibylline Letters and the History of the Epistolary 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Sibylline Letters and the History of the Epistolary 6:00pm–7:00pm Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers Event Details: Dear Readers, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu It's Complicated: Orphans, Italian Adoptions, & Finding Your Roots 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu It's Complicated: Orphans, Italian Adoptions, & Finding Your Roots 6:00pm–7:30pm Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers Event Details: Dr. Kerry Sachetta will discuss the history of unwanted children from Medieval practices through today, and how the Italian Orphan Program 1950-1970 addressed the issue of orphaned and unwanted children after WWII. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Virginia Evans Author Visit 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Virginia Evans Author Visit 6:00pm–8:00pm Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Chat & Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Chat & Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Event Details: Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri SNAP Outreach Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri SNAP Outreach Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Health & Wellness Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Education This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Education Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Event Details: An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.
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.