Joplin Public Library

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

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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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All-Ages Black History Fair

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Enrichment

Event Details:

Community members are invited to the Joplin Public Library's All-Ages Black History Fair. Connect with your community, hear from members and organizations in Joplin, and learn about Black history, present, and future in Joplin and beyond!

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Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

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Time	Sun (2/22)	Mon (2/23)	Tue (2/24)	Wed (2/25)	Thu (2/26)	Fri (2/27)	Sat (2/28)
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 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 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 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 Preschool Playdate 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading Event Details: Come play with us! Escape the cold with toys, activities, and self-guided play in our storytime room. 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.	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 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 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 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 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 "Adults" group Yoga Class 10:00am–11:00am Adults Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join in on yoga at the library! This class is open to all experience levels. Some yoga mats will be on hand but supply is limited; please bring your own if you have 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.
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1 pm							This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Lego Build-a-thon 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Collaborate, build, and explore your creative side! Ages 6-12 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Anime/Manga Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Enrichment, Games & Activities This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Conference Room 1 Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Activities Event Details: Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us! Grades 6-12.
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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) Enrichment This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: Join us as we learn about African American engineer Raye Montague. We will learn about buoyancy and her work to help heavy ships float and then complete a related activity! 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Dog Day Afternoon 4:00pm–4:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Enrichment Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Enrichment Registration Required Event Details: Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading!	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 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Pokémon Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Play the trading card game, show off your cards, and just talk Pokemon with fellow fans! Ages 6-12 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 "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Movie Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Movies This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Movies Event Details: Lara Jean's letters are out. Are her chances at love? Come hang out with us and find out! Feel free to bring a blanket and snacks. Some snacks provided.