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September 23, 2025

After thoughtful consideration, and passing of a balanced budget…

September 15, 2025

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September…

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hoopla Service to be Discontinued October 31, 2025September 23, 2025 - 10:32 am
After thoughtful consideration, and passing of a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026, Joplin Public Library has made the difficult decision to discontinue our hoopla service effective October 31, 2025. Why is Joplin Public Library (JPL) discontinuing hoopla? Like many libraries across the country, we’ve found that hoopla’s pay-per-use model is no longer sustainable, especially […]
Hispanic Heritage MonthSeptember 15, 2025 - 1:21 pm
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15-October 15 to give recognition to the Hispanic and Latino history and culture, as well as the many contributions made to United States history and culture by the Hispanic American communities. Starting as a week-long celebration in 1968, it was expanded to a month in 1988. The […]
Library Card Sign-Up MonthSeptember 2, 2025 - 1:58 pm
This September, Joplin Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to homework help, streaming media, and fun events, today’s libraries connect […]