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February 23, 2026

Summer is just around the corner, and that means one of our favorite…

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Help Design Our 2026 Summer Reading Bookmark!February 23, 2026 - 9:00 am
Summer is just around the corner, and that means one of our favorite traditions is coming back—Summer Reading at the Library! We’re busy planning a season full of books, prizes, programs, and plenty of fun for readers of all ages. Whether you’re diving into page-turning adventures, exploring new nonfiction topics, or revisiting old favorites, Summer […]
December 15, 2025 - 9:24 am
Grant Award Brings Switch Games to Teen DepartmentNovember 17, 2025 - 9:17 am
Joplin Public Library is excited to add a new Nintendo Switch gaming cart for use in Teen programming, thanks to a recently awarded Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation grant. The new gaming cart includes approximately 20 games designed to encourage collaboration and creative thinking. Because of the grant award, the Library was able to purchase the […]