Upcoming Events

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.

Bracket-style MK8 and SSB tournaments; free play available as well! Register at event. Contact Youth Services for details.

Take a step back in time with our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the classic 1949 movie White Heat. 

Join Teen and Adult Programming for game night! Card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own! For ages 12 and up.

Dr. Andrea Cullers of MSSU joins us to present the 3rd program of the "Adulting 101" series, focusing on food, health, and hands-on cooking tutorials. This program is open to students in grades 6-12; no library card required.

Calling all plant lovers! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed and swap for ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Plus, enter raffle drawings for various plant-related items! All plants, cuttings, and seeds are welcome.

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

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.