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 […]
Take a look at our annual report for fiscal year November 2022- October 2023.
Joplin Public Library (JPL) was recently announced as the winner of multiple Missouri Library Association’s Awards and a Grant at the 2023 Awards Gala held in Columbia, Missouri. The Missouri Library Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization operating to promote library service, the profession of librarianship, and cooperation among all types of libraries and […]
In partnership with Friends of the Joplin Public Library, JPL recently launched our Lucky Day Collection! The Lucky Day Collection is a collection of highly popular books that are available for immediate check-out, even if there are multiple holds on the title in our regular collection. Titles are first-come, first-served, and available on top of […]
Get in your element—sign up for a library card! It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! Held each September, Library Card Sign-Up Month is an annual reminder that library cards empower individuals and communities by providing free access to technology, multimedia content, educational programming, and much more. A library card opens a world of learning for everyone and […]
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