Joplin Public Library

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Joplin Public Library
1901 E 20th St.
Joplin, MO 64804
United States

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Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

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 (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
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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1 pm							This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Lego Build-a-thon 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Games & Activities 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: Games & Activities Event Details: Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side! 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.
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5 pm					This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Open Mic Night with Sigma Tau Delta 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 (Whole) Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading Event Details: JPL Teen Dept. is closing our summer reading programs with an Open Mic Night! MSSU's English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta, will join us for a mini workshop on poetry and performance where you can create something to share if you wish.