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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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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1–1/31
Adults
Enrichment
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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, or simply enjoying books!
11 am

Teen Takeout Kit: Stress Relief Kit

11:00am–8:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Enrichment
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment
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Create your own mini-journal, decorate it with stickers, and fill it with good stuff! Available while supplies last beginning at 11AM.
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
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An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be in the library lobby for free consultations.
2 pm
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.

Vaccine Clinic

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri will be at the library from 4-6pm for a vaccine clinic. No appointment, library card, or fee is necessary. There will be COVID boosters are for ages 5 and up and Flu vaccines for ages 3 and up.