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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
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9 am

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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.

Read and Play Toddler Hour 1

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime is geared towards 0-2 year olds

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.
10 am

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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.

Read and Play Preschool Hour

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!

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.

Read and Play Toddler Hour 2

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Early Learning, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime
Event Details:
This fun storytime is geared towards 0-2 year olds

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.
11 am

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Full)
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.
12 pm
1 pm

Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
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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
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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.

MU Extension Health and Human Sciences - SNAP Outreach Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Education
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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.
2 pm

Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Hangout, watch some anime, and meet other fans!
3 pm
4 pm

League of Books and Bindings Chapter Book Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Book Discussion, Enrichment
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A chapter book club for kids ages 8-12

Young Artists Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Crafts & DIY
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

For February's Young Artists club meeting, we are excited to welcome local artist Lori Marble! We will hear all about her artistic journey, see some of her art, and make our own art!

School-Age Storytime

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Enrichment, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime geared toward kids ages 5-8 and their families

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.
5 pm
6 pm

CANCELED: Yoga Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This class has been rescheduled from 2-13-24 to 2-20-24.

 

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.

PALentine's Day Workshop: Cookie Decorating

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Reserve a seat for yourself & a gal, pal, or beau for a sweet night at the library! Join us for a FREE, all-supplies-provided cookie decorating demonstration and workshop. 

Opening Reception: Print Works Art Exhibit

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library
Event Details:

Post Art Library teamed up with Spiva Center for the Arts to present Print Works in The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation Gallery inside Joplin Public Library from Thursday, February 15-Sunday, March 31, 2024.