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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Featured Events

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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 (2/15)	Mon (2/16)	Tue (2/17)	Wed (2/18)	Thu (2/19)	Fri (2/20)	Sat (2/21)
All Day		Closing Presidents Day All Day Branches: Joplin Public Library Description: The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day
4 pm			Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–5:45pm 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 Conference Room 1 at the Library.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tiny Art Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY Event Details: 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. 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 "Adults" group Book Swap 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Enrichment This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: Find your next read at Book Swap! Bring a book (or several) you no longer want and swap for books brought by other attendees and the library. 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.