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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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Juneteenth

All Day
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
11 am

Art Career Fair

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Arts, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet local artists and art organizations and learn more about educational and career opportunities within the arts. This booth fair is come-and-go. Open to ages 11-18.
12 pm
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4 pm

Let's Roll: Sushi Class

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Class/Workshop, Summer Reading
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore food art, specifically the art of sushi making, with us! Registration required as spots are limited. All supplies provided. Participants will make their own California Rolls to eat or take with them. 
5 pm

MDC Escape Room

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Can you solve Missouri Dept. of Conservation’s puzzle and escape the room in time? Open to ages 11-18. Space is limited. Register in groups of 4-6.