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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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2 pm

Paint with Rapunzel

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12)
Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Join Joplin Public Library and Princesses of the 417 for a story and meet and greet with our favorite artsy princess!

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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.

Brian Wendling, Juggler

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Performance, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading
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Paint the sky with juggling! Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling paints the library with the colors of his tossing, turning, spinning, bouncing, twirling, balancing, dizzying array of skills!

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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.
3 pm

Art Adventure

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Arts, Summer Reading
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading
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Go on an art adventure with us! 

In June, young artists will explore neurographic art and make their own.

In July, young artists will explore Bauhaus-inspired art.

Ages-6-12

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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.
4 pm
5 pm

All Ages Game Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
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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: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A fun night of board and card games! We will have board and card games on hand, or feel free to bring your own.