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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
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, reading new things, or simply enjoying a challenge!

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Yoga Class

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join yoga at the library! This class is open to any experience level. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have one. 

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All Day

Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1–1/31
Adults
Enrichment
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, reading new things, or simply enjoying a challenge!
9 am

Scholastic Chess Tournament

9:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Teens (ages 11-18)
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Rated/K-12/K-8: 4 round Swiss, Game in 25 with 3 second delay (G/25,d3)
 

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Rated Open: Requires a current USCF membership to play.

K-12: Open to players grades K-12