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Curbside Pickup Service

We are implementing phase three in our reopening plan. This latest phase will allow Library cardholders access to physical library materials and restore interlibrary loan services. Starting on May 14, Library staff will begin offering limited hours for curbside pickup of hold items. Cardholders will be able to put items on hold at joplinpubliclibrary.org or […]

Reopening of Book Drop

Joplin Public Library remains temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic; however, Library staff are making plans to reopen some services. The first phase in the process began May 5, with administrative and custodial staff returning to work full-time in the building. They have been readying the building, training on implementing upcoming phases and purchasing […]

Additional e-Resources

We have a bunch of online resources available for you when you go to “What We Offer” on our menu, on the left side you will see Reference.  One is by Category and one is listed alphabetically of All Databases we have available. We also have some on our kids e-content webpage. We have been […]

March 3, 2020 – Chat n Craft meeting

Chat n Craft meets the first Tuesday of each month that the library is open. March’s meeting is BYOP (Bring Your Own Project). Whatever handwork you are working on, please bring it. We will also have the finished projects from February’s class. We normally meet in the Community Room West but this meeting we will […]

February 4, 2020 – Chat n Craft meeting

Our class is going to be – Paint Resist Supplies you will need to bring – 1-2 cups of all-purpose flour (1 cup flour to 1 cup water) 1 cup measuring cup Bowl – big enough to hold and stir a couple of cups Mixing spoon Clear condiment squeeze bottle [Wal-mart and Dollar Tree have […]