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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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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Time	Sun (7/06)	Mon (7/07)	Tue (7/08)	Wed (7/09)	Thu (7/10)	Fri (7/11)	Sat (7/12)
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 "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	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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3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Tween DIY Printmaking 3:30pm–5:00pm Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" 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 Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading Event Details: Explore printmaking techniques using recycled materials and other unconventional methods. Open to ages 11-13.				This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Digital Art 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading Event Details: Explore and create digital art with us in the Teen Dept. All supplies provided - participants will be able to send their work to themselves via email. Canva and Procreate will be available.
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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 Game Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Games & Activities, 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: 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.