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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

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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

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness

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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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9 am			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Preschool Hour 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime Event Details: This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Preschool Hour 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime Event Details: This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Toddler Hour 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime Event Details: This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend.
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Preschool Playdate 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Outdoor Classroom Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading Event Details: Come play with us! We will enjoythe outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning! Ages 2-5 Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Preschool Hour 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime Event Details: This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Preschool Hour 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime Event Details: This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing!
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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2 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Paint with Rapunzel 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-12) Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Event Details: Join Joplin Public Library and Princesses of the 417 for a story and meet and greet with our favorite artsy princess! Disclaimer(s) 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.		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Brian Wendling, Juggler 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Performance, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" 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, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading Event Details: 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! Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Preserving Memories: Free Verse Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Arts, Class/Workshop, Enrichment, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop, Enrichment, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Are there things about your life you’d like to preserve for future generations to know? Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.
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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Art Adventure 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Arts, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading Event Details: 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 Disclaimer(s) 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.			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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Embellished Photo Portraits 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading 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 East Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading Event Details: Use yarn to embellish black and white printed portraits. Supplies and famous photos provided, but attendees are also welcome to send a high quality photo they wish to use to sturnerhill@joplinpubliclibrary.org or bring their own. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.
5 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Reading Art Challenge Opening Reception 5:30pm–6:30pm All Ages Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library Event Details: Post Art Library and Joplin Public Library welcome you to join them for the opening of Color Your World, the 2025 Summer Reading Art Challenge exhibit, and the unveiling of the Library's new EnChroma glasses! 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.

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