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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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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 (Whole)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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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
2 pm

Teen Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Book Discussion, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Movies
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts & DIY, Education, Enrichment, Movies
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Anime Manga regular monthly meeting
3 pm
4 pm

Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–5:45pm
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
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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.