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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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Pottery Wheel Throwing Demonstration

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Arts, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Outdoor Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY, Makerspace, Post Art Library
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Join the Makerspace in the library's outdoor classroom. Beth, from Hartsbend Studios is presenting a live pottery wheel demonstration.

All Ages Welcome
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Random Awesomeness

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (ages 11-18)
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities
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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities
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Exactly like it says - random awesomeness. Come hang out! You never know what you'll find... Legos, crafts, movies, board, games, video games, and more in the Teen dept. Ages 11-18.

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