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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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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-Ages Black History Fair

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

Community members are invited to the Joplin Public Library's All-Ages Black History Fair. Connect with your community, hear from members and organizations in Joplin, and learn about Black history, present, and future in Joplin and beyond!

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Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person.

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Time	Sun (6/01)	Mon (6/02)	Tue (6/03)	Wed (6/04)	Thu (6/05)	Fri (6/06)	Sat (6/07)
All Day						This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Take-Home Kit (Yarn Art) 9:00am–9:00am Adults Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference area! This kit will include instructions and supplies to create yarn art on a 5x7 canvas. Kits are first come, first serve, and available while supplies last. For ages 18+.
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Tween Architects 3:30pm–5:00pm Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18) Games & Activities, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group 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 Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Build on your architectural skills--literally! Work together to create using architectural tools. This program is for ages 11-13.
4 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Gardening Class: Companion Gardening 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults Class/Workshop, Education, Summer Reading 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: Outdoor Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Education, Summer Reading Event Details: Master Gardeners will present this program about companion planting, a method of gardening where plants benefit from their neighbors. Plus, a vegetable planting calendar and other timely information about solving problems in the garden. 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group The Art of Sourdough 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Class/Workshop, Education, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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: Class/Workshop, Education, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make sourdough in this hands on class taught by Beth with Sonshine Sourdough Co! 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Chat & Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading 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, Summer Reading Event Details: Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!