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

Week Calendar

Name: Superb Owl Party
Start: 2025-02-08T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-08T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Joplin Public Library

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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

Event Details:

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

Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

The book club will be meeting to discuss and explore the book with activities and crafts. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Ages 8-12 & space is limited TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.

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

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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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.

Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

The book club will be meeting to discuss and explore the book with activities and crafts. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Ages 8-12 & space is limited TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.

Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

Program Type: Book Discussion, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

The book club will be meeting to discuss and explore the book with activities and crafts. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Ages 8-12 & space is limited TO 15 PARTICIPANTS.

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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.

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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Time	Sun (2/02)	Mon (2/03)	Tue (2/04)	Wed (2/05)	Thu (2/06)	Fri (2/07)	Sat (2/08)
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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (ages 11-18)" group. Tuesday Knight Chess 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (ages 11-18) Class/Workshop, 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: Class/Workshop, Games & Activities Event Details: Whether you're a chess pro or have never picked up a pawn, this club is for you! Come sharpen your skills or learn a new one with us in the teen department. Boards provided. This program is open to grades 6-12.

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