Joplin Public Library
Address
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-7953
AKA:
JPL
Description:
Public library offering books, music CD's, DVDs, and videos for loan and a computer lab for public use. Also offers meeting room space for outside groups and a variety of educational programs for all ages.
ALSO KNOWN AS
JPL
JOPLIN LIBRARY
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri - Thu 9:00am to 6:00pm
Tues, Thurs - 9:00am to 6800pm
Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sun 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Intake Process:
Call or Come in for Service
Languages:
English Only
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 19, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1901 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Contacts
Jacque Gage
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 623-7953
Fax
(417) 625-4728
Legal Status:
Governmental
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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Description
Partnering with Freeman Health Systems to help individuals and families with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.
Hours
Wed - 9:00am to 11:00am
Required Documents
Email address Basic household information
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jasper County
- Jasper County
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Description
Acts as a warming center, providing a warm place for people to go during the day during extremely cold weather.
Hours
Mon - Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm Sun 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No loitering is allowed Persons using the library for a warming shelter must be using the library's resources
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jasper County
- Newton County
- Jasper County
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Description
Provides a cooling site during extreme heat conditions.
Hours
Sun 1:00pm to 5:00pm Mon and Wed 9:00am to 6:00pm Tue and Thu 9:00am to 8:00pm Fri and Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No loitering is allowed Persons using the library for a cooling site must be using the library's resources
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Public library offering books, music CD's, DVDs, and videos for loan and a computer lab for public use. Also offers meeting room space for outside groups and a variety of educational programs for all ages. Library service is funded through a voted property tax of citizens living within the Joplin Public Library district. The district includes all of the city that is within Jasper County. Only part of the city within Newton County is within its funding district.
Hours
Mon - Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm Sun 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of address Photo ID
Eligibility
Some restrictions apply if residing outside the service district, call for details
Fees
Persons residing outside of the service district must pay $50 per household per year to get a library card
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jasper County
- Joplin
- Newton County
- Jasper County
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Description
Two meeting rooms can be booked by outside groups. CAPACITY One room seats 10 and has a permanent table with 10 chairs The large room seats 80 theater-style (fewer if using tables)
Hours
Mon - Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm Sun 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Rooms are free to non-profit organizations, a $25 refundable cash deposit is required. For-profit organizations may rent the rooms for $50/half-day or $100/full-day
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In to book a meeting room
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jasper County
- Joplin
- Newton County
- Jasper County
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Description
Providing computers with Internet access.
Hours
Mon - Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm Sun 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No fee for cardholders in good standing Non-cardholders are provided 15 minutes of free access per month, $1.00 for 30 minutes and $2.00 for 60 minutes
Intake Procedure
Come In For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Joplin in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jasper County
- Joplin
- Jasper County
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