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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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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Yoga Class

Saturday, February 28, 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 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

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Visit, Joplin Reads Together, Speakers

Event Details:

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)!			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Take-Home Kit (Letter Writing) 4:00pm–4:00pm Adults Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Event Details: Pick up the April adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last!
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group 123 Play With Me 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Early Learning Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Plant Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment, Joplin Reads Together Event Details: Calling all plant enthusiasts to Plant Swap! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed and swap for ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Please have plants ready to swap. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome. 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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4 pm			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!
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6 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Joplin Reads Together Art Challenge Reception 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Arts, Exhibits, Joplin Reads Together, Post Art Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Joplin Reads Together, Post Art Library Event Details: Presented by Post Art Library inside the Joplin Public Library this exhibit reception will feature artwork from the Joplin Reads Together Art Challenge created by participants from the community. The challenge: design a postage stamp.