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Upcoming Events

Dec
1
Fri
all-day Winter Reading Challenge for Adults
Winter Reading Challenge for Adults
Dec 1 2023 – Jan 31 2024 all-day
Winter Reading Challenge for Adults
Joplin Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge for Adults is perfect for cold days indoors, getting a jump start on New Year’s Resolutions, or simply enjoying books! The challenge is complete by completing 5 of the[...]
Dec
12
Tue
6:00 pm Tuesday Knight Chess @ Joplin Public Library Teen Department
Tuesday Knight Chess @ Joplin Public Library Teen Department
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Know how to play chess?  Sharpen your skills with practice games and trade tips with other players.  We’ll meet in the Teen Department to play and strategize.  This activity is designed for teens who have[...]
Dec
14
Thu
1:00 pm Joplin Job Center–Career Counsel... @ Joplin Public Library
Joplin Job Center–Career Counsel... @ Joplin Public Library
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
A Career Counselor from the Joplin Job Center will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations. No appointment or library card is required.
Dec
21
Thu
11:00 am American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Joplin Public Library Community Room
American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Joplin Public Library Community Room
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library from 11am to 4pm today. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or[...]
1:00 pm Economic Security–Outreach Worke... @ Joplin Public Library
Economic Security–Outreach Worke... @ Joplin Public Library
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations.