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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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Labor Day

All Day
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Joplin Public Library
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The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Adult Take-Home Kit (Origami Flower)

10:00am–10:00am
Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
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Pick up the September adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! This kit includes instructions and supplies to create an origami flower. 
11 am

Makerspace Take & Make: DIY Woven Coaster

11:00am–8:00pm
All Ages
Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Makerspace - Other Equipment
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace
Event Details:

Don't miss out on this fun craft kit from the Makerspace!

This kit contains all the supplies needed except scissors to make your own loom woven yarn coaster.

Kits available while supplies last!
12 pm
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4 pm

LEAP! After School

4:15pm–5:00pm
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime
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LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12

Journals With Jen

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Crafts & DIY
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
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Personalize a journal cover with Makerspace Assistant, Jen! All supplies provided. Bring your own journal or use one of ours!
5 pm
6 pm

Chat & Craft (Pressed Flower Jars)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts, Crafts & DIY
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY
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Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome! Plus, this month we'll use dried flowers and leaves to decorate glass jars (all supplies provided)!