Joplin Public Library wants to spread the word that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available to ALL Missouri Children age 0-5. This was made possible by legislation (Section 178.694 RSMo) that identifies school districts as the local partner for this initiative. Full funding was included in DESE’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget to establish and […]
Joplin Public Library is launching a new Health & Wellness category as part of their Library of Things collection, thanks to a recently awarded Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Grant. Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including tools, games, kitchen items, electronics and more — all available to check out for free from […]
Hobbies can be a great way to unwind, foster creativity, and make new friends. They offer an opportunity to pursue passions and set goals unrelated to our professional lives. As children, our free time was consumed with hobbies such as arts and crafts, playing sports, and games. While juggling the demands of adult life, we […]
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-623-7953
