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Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:
The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group
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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Read and Play Preschool Hour
9:30am–10:00am
Early Learning,
Storytime
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!
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group
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
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Read and Play Preschool Hour
9:30am–10:00am
Early Learning,
Storytime
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!
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group
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
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Read and Play Toddler Hour
9:30am–10:00am
Early Learning,
Storytime
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.
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| 10 am |
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group
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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Read and Play Preschool Hour
10:30am–11:00am
Early Learning,
Storytime
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!
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group
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
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Read and Play Preschool Hour
10:30am–11:00am
Early Learning,
Storytime
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!
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group
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
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Read and Play Toddler Hour
10:30am–11:00am
Early Learning,
Storytime
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.
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| 11 am |
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| 12 pm |
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| 1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
SNAP Outreach Visit
1:00pm–3:00pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch:
Joplin Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.
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| 2 pm |
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| 3 pm |
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| 4 pm |
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Feb
17
2026
Tue
Board of Trustees Meeting
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
Youth,
Tweens (ages 8-12)
Arts,
Class/Workshop
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Young Artists Club
4:15pm–5:00pm
Arts,
Class/Workshop
Library Branch:
Joplin Public Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts,
Class/Workshop
Event Details:
Join us as we learn about African American artist Alma Thomas and create artwork inspired by her bold and colorful paintings!
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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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group
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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
LEAP! After School
4:15pm–5:00pm
Crafts & DIY,
Games & Activities,
Storytime
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
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group
Teens (ages 11-18)
Enrichment
This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Joplin Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (ages 11-18)
Program Type:
Enrichment
Event Details:
Bring some trinkets to trade! Handmade or bought are both welcome. Rocks, keychains, figurines, little things, shiny things, rare things, colorful things, etc... Teen Dept. Grades 6-12
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| 5 pm |
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| 6 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Tiny Art Night
6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts,
Crafts & DIY
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
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.
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