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1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804

Phone: 417-623-7953

Operating Hours

Monday 9AM-6PM
Tuesday 9AM-8PM
Wednesday 9AM-6PM
Thursday 9AM-8PM
Friday 9AM-6PM
Saturday 9AM-5PM
Sunday 1PM-5PM

Latest News

  • Proposed Rule Could Cost LibrariesNovember 29, 2022 - 10:40 am
  • JPL in NovemberNovember 3, 2022 - 11:32 am
  • JPL Recipe ExchangeOctober 27, 2022 - 1:41 pm
  • MLA Conference 2022October 18, 2022 - 11:23 am
  • New Penworthy STEAM Kits AnnouncedSeptember 20, 2022 - 9:49 am

Upcoming Events

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9:00 am Joplin Chess Club Quick Tournament @ Community Room
Joplin Chess Club Quick Tournament @ Community Room
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Joplin Chess Club’s Annual Quick Tournament is back! This yearly tournament in support of the JPL Children’s Chess Club is open to children in grades K-12! Format: Rated/K-12/K-8: 4 round Swiss, Game in 25 with[...]
2:00 pm Anime/Manga Club @ Community Room East--Joplin Public Library
Anime/Manga Club @ Community Room East--Joplin Public Library
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Watch some anime, hang out with other otaku, draw your favorite characters, and more!  Cosplay’s always welcome, never required.  This activity is designed for teens in middle school and high school.  No registration needed.
Dec
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Tue
6:00 pm Chat & Craft @ Joplin Public Library Community Room
Chat & Craft @ Joplin Public Library Community Room
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome! We meet from 6 to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month[...]
6:00 pm Tuesday Knight Chess @ Teen Department--Joplin Public Library
Tuesday Knight Chess @ Teen Department--Joplin Public Library
Dec 6 @ 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 monthly in the Teen Department to play and strategize.  This activity is designed for teens who[...]
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