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 (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
All Day					This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Take-Home Kit (Pet Art) 11:00am–11:00am Adults Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference area! This kit includes supplies and instructions for your pet to create a painting! Kits are first come, first serve, and available while supplies last. For ages 18+.
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	This event is in the "Adults" group Book Swap @ Summer Reading Ending Celebration 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Enrichment, 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: As part of our Summer Reading Ending Celebration adult programming is hosting a Book Swap! Bring a book you no longer want (or more than one book) and swap it for a new-to-you book (or books)! This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Reading Ending Celebration 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Summer Reading 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: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Celebrate yourself and others as we reach the end of the Summer Reading Program. Enjoy music, games, food, and more! All ages are welcome at the Ending Celebration.
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Mad Science presents: Color Our World Through Science 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: With the help of prisms and the diffraction of the white light, rainbows will appear. Volunteers from the audience will be needed to help the Mad Scientists out with all the experiments that will go with ROYGBIV's world. 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.
2 pm
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Fiber Art 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, Crafts & DIY, 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, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading Event Details: Explore fiber art with us (knitting, crochet, etc.) in the Teen Dept. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own, as well.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Dance Party 5:00pm–5:30pm 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 Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading Event Details: Come shake your sillies out with friends at the library! 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Thrifted Art Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading 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: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading Event Details: Repurpose art by adding new creations to existing art! Paint supplies and some thrifted art pieces will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own thrifted art finds to paint on. For ages 11 and up.