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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 123 Play With Me 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Closed 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 Registration Required Event Details: A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: 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 Adult Learners at the Library 10:00am–11:00am Adults Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime 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: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, Storytime Event Details: This program is designed for individuals 18 years and up with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and a support person. We explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, activities, and crafts! 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. 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!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Read and Play Toddler 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 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Super Saturday: Monster Party 10:00am–11:15am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Enrichment, 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: This hands-on, child-led program is designed to encourage learning through play and family connection. We will have sensory activities, fine and gross motor activities, and crafts all about monsters! 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.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Education 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: Education Event Details: An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.
2 pm						This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Anime/Manga Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Games & Activities 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: Games & Activities Event Details: Watch anime, read manga, eat snacks, and hang out with us in the Teen Dept.!
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4 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Spark Lab 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Education, STEM/STEAM 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: Education, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Explore a different STEAM-related activity each month! October's focus will be nature. Ages 6-12	Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–5:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Conference Room 1 Event Details: The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at the Library.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Flu Vaccine Clinic 4:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Health & Wellness 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 East Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri will provide free flu shots for ages 3 and up, no appointment or library card necessary! 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. This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group LEAP! After School 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime 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: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities, Storytime Event Details: LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Adulting 101: Healthy Relationships 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Education, Health & Wellness 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 East Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Event Details: Students in grades 6-12 are invited to learn about consent, communication, boundaries, and more related to healthy relationships with Katie C. from Lafayette House. This event is in the "Adults" group Old Hollywood Monster Movie Night 5:00pm–7:45pm Adults Movies 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 West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Celebrate the spooky season with this classic monster movie double feature! We’ll start with the 1931 Frankenstein then follow with the 1941 The Wolf Man. Stay for both films or watch just one! 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.		Reservation Annual Membership Meeting - Friends of the Joplin Public Library 5:30pm–6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room East Purpose of Meeting Join us for the 2025 annual membership meeting. Learn about the previous year's accomplishments, connect with other members and hear about what the group hopes to accomplish in 2026. Light dinner provided. This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Halloween Movie Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Movies 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: Conference Room 1 Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Movies Event Details: No tricks, all treats - a Halloween classic and snacks! Bring a cozy blanket and your own snacks if desired (we'll have popcorn and some other treats). This 2009 animated hit is rated PG.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Post Art Library Presents Author Tim Scherrer 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Author Visit, Post Art Library 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 West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visit, Post Art Library Event Details: We welcome you to join us in the Library's Community Room for a presentation by author Tim Scherrer: War Pigeon! Missouri’s role in the training of pigeons and pigeoneers in WWII.

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