Week Calendar

Joplin Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge for Adults is perfect for cold days indoors, getting a jump start on New Year's Resolutions, or simply enjoying books!

Join us for the opening of our first exhibit of the year: Miniature Paintings by Jesse McCormick! This show brings together dozens of small-scale paintings that Jesse painted starting in 2023.

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test! Register a group of 1-4 adults and compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.

Make two spiral knot bracelets, one for you and one for a friend, with this takeout kit! All supplies included. Available while supplies last. 

Hang out in the Teen Department and choose a craft to make or bring your own to work on. We'll have a variety of projects and supplies. 

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, will be presenting this course, no fee, registration, or library card required to attend.

Join Master Gardener Eric Osen as he teaches winter sowing, a method of starting seeds in late winter for spring transplanting by creating a mini greenhouse out of milk jugs! There will also be an accompanying craft. All supplies provided.

The first program in our new Adulting 101 series focuses on mental health basics, coping, skills, peer support, and self care. No registration is required and all teens ages 12 and up are welcome.

Sunday the 9th might be busy with your Super Bowl Party, so join us Saturday the 8th for our Superb Owl Party!

Get inspired and join us to paint tiny masterpieces on tiny canvases! This is a self-guided paint night where we provide paint supplies and canvases and you create whatever you'd like! Limit 1 canvas per person.