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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.

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.

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

5:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Education, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Offsite Event
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.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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:

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.

Board Games & Brews

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education, Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers
Offsite Event
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)!

Pie Making with Carla from Big R's Pies

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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:

Did someone say pie? Hear from Big R’s pie 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.

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.

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.

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.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Adulting 101: Finances

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Class/Workshop, Education
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Education
Event Details:

The 4th program in JPL Teen's "Adulting 101" series focuses on finances and budgeting. JPL is partnering with financial advisor Logan Stanley for this program. Open to students in grades 6-12; no library card required.

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.

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

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.

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.

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.