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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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10 am

Super Saturday: Color Our World

10:00am–11:15am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Enrichment, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading
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This hands-on, child-led program is designed to encourage learning through play and family connection. We will have sensory activities, fine and gross motor activities, and crafts all about our colorful world! Ages 2-5

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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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Anime/Manga Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Enrichment, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us. Open to grades 6-12.
3 pm
4 pm

Elementary Book Club: All About Picture Books

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Arts, Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Closed
Registration Required
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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

"Pink Goes Good With Green" Sing-Along Movie Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Movies, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Step into the world of Oz and defy gravity at this sing-along movie night! Attendees are invited to wear pink or green for this showing of Wicked!
6 pm

Nailed It! Bad Art Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Always appreciated art, but don’t always have the best results when creating? This one’s for you! Recreate classic art pieces using examples and provided supplies.