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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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 (7/05)	Mon (7/06)	Tue (7/07)	Wed (7/08)	Thu (7/09)	Fri (7/10)	Sat (7/11)
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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Jim "Two Crows" Wallen 10:00am–10:45am 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: Jim Two Crows Wallen lets his audience experience Colonial history through artifacts and historically accurate clothing while telling the compelling story of 18th century long hunter Elisha Warren. 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Dickerson Park Zoo presents: Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Secret Stories in Hidden Habitats 11:00am–12:00pm 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 (Whole) Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading Event Details: In this fascinating program, we’ll meet live animal ambassadors from Dickerson Park Zoo and unearth the secret homes they depend on to survive. 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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3 pm			This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Tuesday Games 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Games & Activities, 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: Games & Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Play your favorite game or learn a new one with us in the Teen dept.! Card games, board games, Chess, and video games available. This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Teen Takeout Kit: Stalactites! 3:00pm–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 crystal stalactites! Available while supplies last beginning at 3:00pm in the Teen Dept.
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Deceptive Dinos 4:00pm–4:45pm 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 Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12) Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn about ways that dinosaurs adapted to their habitats and create your own deceptive dino through a hands-on art project. 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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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Chat & Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Event Details: Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome!