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: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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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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Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day						Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
11 am		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Free Summer Meals 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" 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 Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30. Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Do Art Comic Book Workshop 11:00am–1:00pm 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 comic books with Do Art Productions in the Community Room!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Free Summer Meals 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" 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 Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30. Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Free Summer Meals 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" 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 Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30. Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Free Summer Meals 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" 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 Age Group: Youth, Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Joplin Public Library is proud to partner with the Joplin School District’s Nutritional Services department to provide free lunches to area children starting Monday, June 30. Any child, under 18 years, is eligible to receive a sack lunch.&nb
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4 pm				This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group SPIVA: Mixed Media Sketch Books 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, 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 West Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading Event Details: Join our pals from Spiva to hand-bind a sketch book and learn how to create mixed media work within the pages, including pages you can interact with! All materials provided. Open to ages 11-18.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Tuesday Knight Chess 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Class/Workshop, Games & Activities 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: Class/Workshop, Games & Activities Event Details: Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This program is open to grades 6-12.