Joplin Public Library

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Joplin Public Library
1901 E 20th St.
Joplin, MO 64804
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Name: Board Games & Brews
Start: 2025-04-12T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-12T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Chaos Brewing

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Board Games & Brews

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

Curious about how a brewery creates their beverages? Chaos Brewing will speak about their history and brewing process. After, hang out and enjoy the various board games Chaos has to offer (or, bring your own)!

Story Corner

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Event Details:

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.

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Pie Making with Carla from Big R's Pies

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

Did someone say pie? Hear from Big R’s Pies maker Carla about her history with baking and the basics of making a pie. Carla will also demonstrate how to make the perfect pie crust and put together a pie.

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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.

Joplin Reads Together Makerspace Take and Make Kit : DIY Bread in a Bag

Makerspace Take & Make : DIY Bread in a Bag

All Day 4/17

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together, Makerspace

Event Details:

Available starting @ 11:00 a.m.

Pick up your Makerspace Take&Make kit while supplies last!

The kit contains everything you need except an oven and measuring utensils to bake your very own bread.

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Let's Dish Book Discussion

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Join us as we chat about The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal. We will talk about the book in its entirety.

Two opportunities to join on the 17th, 1 pm or 6 pm!

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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.

Let's Dish Book Discussion

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Join us as we chat about The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal. We will talk about the book in its entirety.

Two opportunities to join on the 17th, 1 pm or 6 pm!

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.

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Dontcha Know Midwest Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities, Joplin Reads Together

Event Details:

Come as an individual or bring a team (up to eight participants) and put your knowledge of the Midwest to the test! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

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.

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J Ryan Stradal Author Visit

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

Join us as we welcome author J. Ryan Stradal to the Joplin Public Library!

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Time	Tue (4/01)	Fri (4/04)
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Word Wave: A Poetry Event 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, Class/Workshop This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop Event Details: Ride the waves of rhythm and rhyme to celebrate National Poetry Month! We'll have a variety of poetry projects to work on at your own pace in the Teen dept. Options include: Diamante, Haiku, Golden Shovel, Paint Sample, Blackout, & Odes.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Chat & Craft: Cookie Cutter Stamped Tea Towels 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Joplin Reads Together Event Details: Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!

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