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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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!

Makerspace Live Demonstration: Fused Flowers with Dianne

Makerspace Demonstration: Fused Glass Flowers with Dianne

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room West

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Education, Makerspace

Event Details:

Makerspace Live Demonstration: Fused Glass Flowers with Dianne

Join the Makerspace at the library where Dianne will demonstrate making glass flowers as well as basic glass-cutting techniques.

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Summer Reading begins!

All Day 5/26

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Summer Reading 2026 begins today! Visit the library to pick up your reading challenge log and event calendars, or sign up online at joplinpubliclibrary.beanstack.org!

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Time	Sun (6/07)	Mon (6/08)	Tue (6/09)	Wed (6/10)	Thu (6/11)	Fri (6/12)	Sat (6/13)
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 This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Outdoor Classroom Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers (ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Come play with us! This outdoor event will include creating, playing, and fun! In the event of inclement weather, we will meet in the storytime room. 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Jurassic Journey 1:00pm–2:30pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Enrichment, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: Explore dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures through self-guided, hands-on art and STEAM activities. 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
3 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Missouri Department of Conservation presents: Birds of Prey 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Speakers, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room East Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading Event Details: Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey in this engaging and educational library program! 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 Storyteller Sue Godsey 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Speakers, Summer Reading This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading Event Details: Listen in as storyteller Sue Godsey retells adventure story THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR, an ancient Egyptian story that was originally written in hieroglyphics. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Paleontology Chapter Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Book Discussion, Summer Reading Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Discussion, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Your 8 to 12 year old reader is invited to join the Joplin Public Library's Paleontology Chapter Book Club! Your child may select a book before the first meeting or they can choose from a list of JPL-selected titles.	This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Random Awesomeness 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading Event Details: The title says it all - come hang out! Legos, crafts, movies, video/board games, STEM, and more in the Teen dept. Grades 6-12 This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Takeout Kit: Stone Mosaics! 4:00pm–8:00pm Teens (ages 11-18) Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Teens (ages 11-18) Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading Event Details: Grab a takeout kit to create a stone mosaic! Available while supplies last beginning at 4:00pm in the Teen Dept.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Show & Tell 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Enrichment, Summer Reading This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room East Age Group: Adults Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: Just like in school, Show & Tell! 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.