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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

  • Pollinator Garden Buzz!September 19, 2023 - 12:25 pm
  • Lucky Day CollectionSeptember 18, 2023 - 12:58 pm
  • Storytimes are BACK!September 5, 2023 - 1:38 pm
  • September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!September 5, 2023 - 12:53 pm
  • Back to School with JPLAugust 16, 2023 - 10:35 am

Upcoming Events

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26
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4:00 pm Dog Day Afternoon @ Joplin Public Library
Dog Day Afternoon @ Joplin Public Library
Sep 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dog Day Afternoon is designed to help newly independent readers become more comfortable reading! Children will have the opportunity to read to one of our sweet therapy dogs and their owner in a quiet, non-threatening[...]
6:00 pm Teen Game Night @ Joplin Public Library Community Room East
Teen Game Night @ Joplin Public Library Community Room East
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Game Night is back!  We’ll have board games, cards, and chess.  Are you ready to play? Grades 6-12; no registration needed.
Sep
27
Wed
10:00 am Programs for Adults with Develop... @ Joplin Public Library, Community Room
Programs for Adults with Develop... @ Joplin Public Library, Community Room
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Adult Programming for programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. In September we will explore a book through a storytime that includes reading, hanging out, and crafts! This program is for adults ages[...]
Sep
28
Thu
1:00 pm Economic Security–Outreach Worke... @ Joplin Public Library
Economic Security–Outreach Worke... @ Joplin Public Library
Sep 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be in the library’s lobby for free consultations.
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