Upcoming Events

Name: Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2024-12-01
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Joplin Public Library

Featured Events

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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

Joplin Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge for Adults is perfect for cold days indoors, getting a jump start on New Year's Resolutions, or simply enjoying books!

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Joplin Public Library Open (Youth Chess Tournament)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

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

Program Type: Games & Activities

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Joplin Public Library Open

December 7th, 2024

Location: JPL Conference Room

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Teen Study Session

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

This program is self-led. Come enjoy a quiet space reserved for teens to study/work on schoolwork! Work solo or bring a group.

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10th Annual Post Art Library Holiday Tea

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Post Art Reading Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Post Art Library

Event Details:

Join us for the Post Art Library [Ugly Sweater] Holiday Tea in the Post Reading Room inside Joplin Public Library on Saturday, December 14th for tea and treats, a performance by Joplin High School's Strolling Strings orchestal group, DIY ugly swea

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Teen Takeout Kit: Stress Relief Kit

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

Create your own mini-journal, decorate it with stickers, and fill it with good stuff! Available while supplies last beginning at 4PM.

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of 1-4 adults and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.

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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.

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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, will be presenting this course, no fee, registration, or library card required to attend.

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.

Winter Sowing Seeds

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

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

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Speakers

Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Eric Osen as he teaches winter sowing, a method of starting seeds in late winter for spring transplanting by creating a mini greenhouse out of milk jugs! There will also be an accompanying craft. All supplies provided.

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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.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm

Adults, All Ages

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

COVID Booster Clinic

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri will be at the library from 4-6pm for a COVID booster clinic. No appointment, library card, or fee is necessary. COVID boosters are for ages 5 years old to adult.

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 Eve - Early Closure

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

New Years Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Adults

Education, Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, will be presenting this course, no fee, registration, or library card required to attend.

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.

Yoga Class

9:30am - 10:30am

Adults

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 instructor Sarah Kelly for this free yoga class, all experience levels welcome. 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.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 3:00pm

Adults, All Ages

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 3pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm

Adults, All Ages

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

Yoga Class

9:30am - 10:30am

Adults

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 instructor Sarah Kelly for this free yoga class, all experience levels welcome. 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.

Presidents Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

Yoga Class

9:30am - 10:30am

Adults

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 instructor Sarah Kelly for this free yoga class, all experience levels welcome. 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm

Adults, All Ages

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

Easter Sunday

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Memorial Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm

Adults, All Ages

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

Juneteenth

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm

Adults, All Ages

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.

Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

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.

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.

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