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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WE ARE HERE (closing reception)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library, Speakers

Event Details:

The Post Art Library and Rock Center Coalition, a Joplin-based nonprofit, are teaming up to co-host a closing reception for We Are Here, an exhibit on display in The Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery inside Jopl

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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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Through the Glass (opening reception)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Post Art Reading Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library

Event Details:

Join us in the library's Local History wing for the opening of Through the Glass, an exhibit featuring reverse painting on repurposed vintage windows, by local artist Julie Catlett.

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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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Time	Sun (3/01)	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
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 (Plastic Bag Flower Paint) 11:00am–11:00am Adults Crafts & DIY, Enrichment This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment Event Details: Pick up the March adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Kit includes instructions and supplies to make a flower painting using a plastic bag method. For ages 18+.
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 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		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group American Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–4:00pm 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. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room.
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4 pm				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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-12)" group Children's Chess Club 5:30pm–6:00pm 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: Chess fans of all skill levels are invited to come play! Ages 6-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This event is in the "All Ages" group WE ARE HERE (closing reception) 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library, Speakers This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Joplin Public Library Room: Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts, Exhibits, Post Art Library, Speakers Event Details: The Post Art Library and Rock Center Coalition, a Joplin-based nonprofit, are teaming up to co-host a closing reception for We Are Here, an exhibit on display in The Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Gallery inside Jopl
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group Tuesday Night Games 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Games & Activities 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 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 "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!