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Tiny Art Night

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

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY

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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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Yoga Class

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness

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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.

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Old Hollywood Movie Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Take a step back in time with our Old Hollywood Movie Night! Join us for a pre-Code double feature! Pre-Code movies were made before Hollywood’s Production Code, or Hays Code, was established.

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Virginia Evans Author Visit

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

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Join us as we welcome bestselling author Virginia Evans to the Joplin Public Library!

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Spring Mini Reading Challenge 03/01/2026 @ 9:00am–03/31/2026 @ 8:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Enrichment This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: Grab a Reading Challenge sheet from the Teen desk or register at joplinpubliclibrary.beanstack.com. Complete the challenge and earn a prize book + and entry for the grand prize ($30 Vintage Stock gift card)!
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! (Weather permitting) this outdoor event will include creating, playing, and fun! 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 "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 Book Swap 10:00am–11:00am 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.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Education This event is in the "Adults" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group SNAP Outreach Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group 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.	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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Spring Break Movie 2:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Movies 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, Enrichment, Movies Event Details: Join us for a funny movie about a brave rabbit cop and her friend Nick! We will also have snacks, and coloring! The movie is rated PG. Ages 5-12		This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Video Game-A-Thon 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Games & Activities 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: Games & Activities Event Details: Come play some video games! Nintendo switch consoles available. Handheld consoles welcome. Grades 6-12.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Art Night 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Arts, Crafts & DIY 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: Arts, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Create some art! A variety of projects available including painting, Perler beads, bracelets, and collage. Feel free to bring works in progress or your own project, as well. All supplies provided. Grades 6-12.
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. This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Young Artists Club 4:15pm–5:15pm Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Arts, Enrichment This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Program Type: Arts, Enrichment Event Details: Join us at our Young Artists Club to learn about famous artists and create art in their styles. This program is designed for children ages 8-12 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 Adopt an Air Plant 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Crafts & DIY 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: Crafts & DIY Event Details: Decorate an air plant container, learn about how to care for them (super easy!), and take one home. Grades 6-12. Doors open 10 minutes before program, spots limited to first 20 in line. 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 "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Movie Night 5:00pm–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: Teen spring break movie night! More details soon.

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