Upcoming Events

Name: Board Games & Brews
Start: 2025-04-12T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-12T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Chaos Brewing

Featured Events

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Board Games & Brews

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

Curious about how a brewery creates their beverages? Chaos Brewing will speak about their history and brewing process. After, hang out and enjoy the various board games Chaos has to offer (or, bring your own)!

Story Corner

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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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.

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Pie Making with Carla from Big R's Pies

Tuesday, April 15, 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:

Did someone say pie? Hear from Big R’s Pies maker Carla about her history with baking and the basics of making a pie. Carla will also demonstrate how to make the perfect pie crust and put together a pie.

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.

Joplin Reads Together Makerspace Take and Make Kit : DIY Bread in a Bag

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Bread in a Bag

All Day 4/17

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

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

Event Details:

Available starting @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your Makerspace Take&Make kit while supplies last!

The kit contains everything you need except an oven and measuring utensils to bake your very own bread.

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Let's Dish Book Discussion

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Join us as we chat about The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal. We will talk about the book in its entirety.

Two opportunities to join on the 17th, 1 pm or 6 pm!

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.

Let's Dish Book Discussion

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Join us as we chat about The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal. We will talk about the book in its entirety.

Two opportunities to join on the 17th, 1 pm or 6 pm!

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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Dontcha Know Midwest Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Come as an individual or bring a team (up to eight participants) and put your knowledge of the Midwest to the test! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

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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J Ryan Stradal Author Visit

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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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 author J. Ryan Stradal to the Joplin Public Library!

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Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Bread in a Bag

All Day

All Ages

Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

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

Event Details:

Available starting @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your Makerspace Take&Make kit while supplies last!

The kit contains everything you need except an oven and measuring utensils to bake your very own bread.

Easter Sunday

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

Memorial Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Tiny Library Desk - A JPL Teen Concert

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

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.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

Juneteenth

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Local Artists Career Fair

11:00am - 12:30pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

Arts, Summer Reading

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Meet local artists and learn more about educational and career opportunities within the arts.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

SPIVA: Mixed Media Journals

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

Arts, Summer Reading

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Hand-bind art journals and learn how to create mixed media art in them with our pals from Spiva.

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Tween DIY Printmaking

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)

Arts, Summer Reading

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Learn how to carve Styrofoam and create your own prints! Open to ages 11-13.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

Veterans Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Thanksgiving/Day After

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.

Chat & Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts, Crafts & DIY

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

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

Christmas Eve / Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas.

New Years Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Martin Lurth King Jr. Day

Presidents Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Upcoming Events

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