Joplin Public Library

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

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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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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 (11/02)	Mon (11/03)	Tue (11/04)	Wed (11/05)	Thu (11/06)	Fri (11/07)	Sat (11/08)
All Day		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Take-Home Kit (Photo Album) 12:00pm–12:00pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY 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: Arts, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Pick up the November take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! This kit includes instructions and supplies to create a photo album out of cardstock.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Makerspace Open House 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Crafts & DIY, Makerspace 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: Crafts & DIY, Makerspace Event Details: The Teen Dept.’s Makerspace makes its debut - come check it out! Multiple projects available. Teen Dept. Most projects take under one hour to complete. Space is limited.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Tuesday Night Games + Random Awesomeness 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Crafts & DIY, 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: Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities Event Details: Play your favorite game or learn a new one with us in the Teen dept.! This program will run concurrently with Random Awesomeness for November. The title says it all - come hang out!	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
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Chat & Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY 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: Arts, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!