Joplin Public Library

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Summer is the perfect time to visit the Library AND your favorite local spots! What are some of the things you love to ...
05/31/2026

Summer is the perfect time to visit the Library AND your favorite local spots! What are some of the things you love to grab at the farmer's market?

Come check out the Story Walk in the Outdoor Classroom to combine fresh air and a fresh take on early reading!
05/30/2026

Come check out the Story Walk in the Outdoor Classroom to combine fresh air and a fresh take on early reading!

We're sending a ROARING congratulations to Advaiyth, our first patron to complete the Teen Reading Challenge, and Mila, ...
05/29/2026

We're sending a ROARING congratulations to Advaiyth, our first patron to complete the Teen Reading Challenge, and Mila, our first patron to complete the Children's Reading Challenge. They both accomplished this in the FIRST week of Summer Reading! 📚🦖🎉

The Summer Reading Challenges are available for all ages and run through July 19th - come register at the library this weekend or visit https://www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading/

Are you a traveler looking for the next place to visit, or perhaps someone that is curious about far off places? Our sum...
05/29/2026

Are you a traveler looking for the next place to visit, or perhaps someone that is curious about far off places? Our summer Travelogue program might be for you! Learn about a fellow community member's trip to Egypt and get the chance to discuss and ask questions!

Designed for adults. No library card required to attend.

We still have spots in our paleontology book club! Book club meetings will take place on the first three Mondays in June...
05/28/2026

We still have spots in our paleontology book club! Book club meetings will take place on the first three Mondays in June (June 1, 8, and 15) at 4:15. Attendees can pick their own paleontology or history book to read and we'll chat and work on related crafts and activities!

Sign up today online! https://joplin.librarycalendar.com/event/paleontology-chapter-book-club-21109

La-la-la-lava, ch-ch-ch-chicken... Mo-mo-mo-movie night! Journey to another realm with us next Thursday.
05/26/2026

La-la-la-lava, ch-ch-ch-chicken... Mo-mo-mo-movie night! Journey to another realm with us next Thursday.

Summer Reading starts TODAY! FREE Library cards for EVERYONE!
05/26/2026

Summer Reading starts TODAY! FREE Library cards for EVERYONE!

In honor of Memorial Day, the Library is closed today.
05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, the Library is closed today.

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1901 E. 20th Street
Joplin, MO
64804

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+14176237953

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