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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Name: Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2024-12-01
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Joplin Public Library

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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

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Joplin Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge for Adults is perfect for cold days indoors, getting a jump start on New Year's Resolutions, or simply enjoying books!

Black History Fair

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Enrichment

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Join us at the library for an informational fair highlighting Black history and culture in our area!

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Superb Owl Party

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Program Type: Education, Speakers

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Sunday the 9th might be busy with your Super Bowl Party, so join us Saturday the 8th for our Superb Owl Party!

Tiny Art Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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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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.

Old Hollywood Movie Night

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Take a step back in time with our Old Hollywood Movie Night! We'll be showing the classic 1949 movie White Heat.

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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.

Game Night

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

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

Program Type: Games & Activities

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Join Teen and Adult Programming for game night! Card and board games will be available, but feel free to bring your own! For ages 12 and up.

Plant Swap

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Community Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Enrichment

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Calling all plant lovers! Bring a plant, cutting, or seed and swap for ones provided by the library or brought by other attendees! Plus, enter raffle drawings for various plant-related items! All plants, cuttings, and seeds are welcome.

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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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Time	Sun (1/26)	Mon (1/27)	Tue (1/28)	Wed (1/29)	Thu (1/30)	Fri (1/31)	Sat (2/01)
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. American Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am - 3:00pm Adults, All Ages Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 3pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Black History Fair 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages Enrichment This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Community Room (Whole) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Enrichment Event Details: Join us at the library for an informational fair highlighting Black history and culture in our area!

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