Upcoming Events

Name: 123 Play With Me
Start: 2025-04-01T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-01T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Joplin Public Library

Featured Events

123 Play With Me

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Waitlist

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection!

Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields:

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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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!

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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.

123 Play With Me

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Waitlist

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection!

Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields:

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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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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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.

123 Play With Me

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Waitlist

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection!

Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields:

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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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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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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:45pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Event Details:

The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at the Library.

Saving Space - Teen Sushi Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Come learn the art of sushi making with a special guest! Registration required as spots are limited. Open to incoming grades 6-12. All supplies provided.

Juneteenth

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Joplin Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Education

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations.

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Education

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

Teen Program Setup

9:00am - 10:45am

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Teens (ages 11-18)

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.

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.

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!

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

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!

Joplin Job Center - Career Counselor Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Education

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations.

SNAP Outreach Visit - MU Extension Health and Human Sciences

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Education

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education

Event Details:

A Nutrition Program Associate from MU Extension Health and Human Sciences will be available in the library’s lobby for free SNAP consultations. No library card or appointment is required.

Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:45pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Event Details:

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.

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

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.

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!

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