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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

  • NEW Virtual TourMay 18, 2023 - 10:12 am
  • Joplin Reads Together SuccessMay 16, 2023 - 9:22 am
  • Library of Things LaunchesMay 15, 2023 - 11:43 am
  • Iconic JoplinApril 24, 2023 - 4:08 pm
  • Youth Media Awards 2023February 8, 2023 - 10:00 am

Upcoming Events

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all-day Adult Take-Home Kit (Beeswax Wrap) @ Joplin Public Library
Adult Take-Home Kit (Beeswax Wrap) @ Joplin Public Library
Jun 1 all-day
Grab this month’s adult take-home kit! Jump into this summer’s reading theme, All Together Now, with this reusable wrap alternative. Kits are free with no registration required. They are first come, first served, available starting[...]
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2
Fri
2:00 pm Will Parker @ JPL Community Room
Will Parker @ JPL Community Room
Jun 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
In his energetic, fun-filled musical performance, Will Parker encourages creativity, interactivity, and fun! Suggested age range: 5-12. No registration required. 
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5
Mon
4:00 pm Kindness Chapter Book Club @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Kindness Chapter Book Club @ Joplin Public Library--Storytime Room
Jun 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Our summer book club will highlight kindness and community through a book and related activities. We will be reading Amy Timberlake’s Skunk and Badger. Each child will receive a free copy courtesy of Friends of the[...]
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10:00 am Summertime Play Date @ Joplin Public Library--Outdoor Classroom
Summertime Play Date @ Joplin Public Library--Outdoor Classroom
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Come play with us! We will enjoy the outdoors while playing, exploring, and learning! The first 30 attendees will receive a ticket for a free sack lunch provided by Bookhouse Cinema. Ages 2-5. This program[...]
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