Joplin Public Library

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

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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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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 (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
1 pm						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Will Stuck's "Pigment of Your Imagination" 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Performance, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" 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, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading Event Details: Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go! Will brings his high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to your library with an art and color themed show that is loaded with audience participation. Ages 6-12 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Bee Crochet Workshop 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, 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 (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Education, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: The Missouri Department of Conservation will present about pollinators then teach a step by step bee amigurumi workshop. All supplies provided, designed for ages 18+. Registration required. 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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3 pm						This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Storytelling Workshop with Will Stuck 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Class/Workshop, Summer Reading 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: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn about the art of storytelling with our pal Will Stuck in the Community Room.
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Elementary Book Club: All About Picture Books 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Program Type: Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Participants in this book club will explore the elements that make an excellent picture book, from illustrations to words! Ages 8-12
5 pm			This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group All Ages Art Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group 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 (Whole) Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading Event Details: Bring a friend, family member, or yourself and create art in a variety of mediums. Suggested for ages 6 and up. No library card or registration is required.		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Mixed Media Puppets with Spiva 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Class/Workshop, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make your own mixed media puppet and explore storytelling through art with Spiva art educators. Ages 8-12 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. 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.