Romantic date night ideas in Seneca, MO. Restaurants, shows, concerts, and unique experiences for couples.
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Join in as we chat about The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Two opportunities to join on the 16th, 1 pm and 6 pm! This discussion is part of Joplin Reads Together, the library's Community Read designed for adults. No registration, fee, or library card required to attend.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) assistance and consultations will be available in the library’s lobby. No library card or appointment is required.
An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.
A fun night of board and card games! We will have board and card games on hand, but feel free to bring your own. All ages welcome.
Join us as we welcome bestselling author Virginia Evans to the Joplin Public Library! Virginia Evans will present on writing and her book, the Joplin Reads Together selected title The Correspondent, and briefly answer audience questions. Book signing to follow. Doors for the event will open at 5:30.
The Board of Trustees is a policymaking board and is fiscally responsible for how the Library’s funds are spent. With a few exceptions, the Board meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 1 at the Library. The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Board of...
Learn about sunflowers with master gardener Eric Osen, complete hands-on crafts, and take home your own plant!
Watch anime, read manga, make art, and hang out with us! Grades 6-12
Joplin has a rich mining history. Join Kelly Reddin, member of the Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum Board, as she shares stories from Joplin’s mining and mineral past. Kelly will also share about the Museum's 2026-2027 video contest.
Listen in as storyteller Sue Godsey retells adventure story THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR, an ancient Egyptian story that was originally written in hieroglyphics.
Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey in this engaging and educational library program! Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this interactive program explores the lives, adaptations, and importance of raptors such as hawks, owls, falcons, and eagles. Participants will get an up-close...
Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Take-home kits includes supplies and instructions to make a craft at home. Kits are first come, first served and designed specifically with adults in mind.
Travel to the cubic wonderland of Overworld in this videogame movie adaptation, A Minecraft Movie! All ages welcome. Rated PG. Runtime 101 minutes.
Sit back, relax, and explore a new place from the comfort of the library in this Travelogue program. Travel to Egypt with community member Siah Horn as they recount their months spent exploring among the pyramids and studying the Arabic language. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch with...
A Broadway hit filmed for the big screen, join us in singing with Alexander Hamilton about the room where it happens in the musical hit Hamilton. Rated PG-13. Runtime 160 minutes. All ages welcome.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Joplin Public Library. The blood drive will take place in the Community Room. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: LIBRARY to schedule an appointment. Maximize your blood donation. Help more...
Missouri has an ancient hunting heritage carried on now and in the past. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for a conversation and look at tools and methods that may have been used.
Find your next read at Book Swap! Bring a book (or several) you no longer want and swap with ones brought by other attendees and the library! This is a come and go style event.