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About the Writers’ Faire

Join us for the 2023 Joplin Writers’ Faire on Saturday, October 7th, 10:00am-1:00pm.  Held annually, the Joplin Writers’ Faire connects all sorts of writers to their existing and potentially new audiences while encouraging community support of local and regional writers.

The Joplin Writers’ Faire is a collaboration between Post Art Library and Joplin Public Library. Our 2023 event is sponsored by Friends of the Joplin Public Library. This is a FREE, public event. All ages welcome. Library card and registration not necessary.

For more information, contact Sarah Turner-Hill, Adult Programming Coordinator, at 417.623.7953 x 1031 or sturnerhill@joplinpubliclibrary.org or Jill Halbach, Post Art Library Director, at 417.623.7953 x1041 or jill@postartlibrary.org.

Click HERE to follow Joplin Writers’ Faire on Facebook.

Applications for booths for the 2023 Joplin Writers’ Faire closed on August 31st.
Applications for our 2024 event will open on August 1, 2024.

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1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804

Phone: 417-623-7953

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Monday 9AM-6PM
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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

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.
Sep
30
Sat
9:30 am Outdoor Yoga @ Joplin Public Library, Outdoor Classroom
Outdoor Yoga @ Joplin Public Library, Outdoor Classroom
Sep 30 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Begin your day with outdoor yoga! Led by yoga instructor Sarah Kelly this class is open to any experience level. A few yoga mats will be on hand but attendees should bring a yoga mat[...]
1:00 pm Saturday STEAM @ Joplin Public Library
Saturday STEAM @ Joplin Public Library
Sep 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Explore high and low tech STEAM activities in this hands-on, child-led program! Suggested age range: 5-12 (Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Oct
1
Sun
3:57 pm Fall Wooden Luminaries
Fall Wooden Luminaries
Oct 1 @ 3:57 pm
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Jen in the Makerspace to make your own fall-themed wooden luminary using our Epilog Zing laser machine. FREE through the month of October while supplies last. Adult required to make[...]
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