I've always had a great experience at the JPL Public Library! We visit the children's section often and are always greeted by all of their wonderful staff! Then even at the check out everyone's friendly as well! :) Thanks for all you're hard work JPL Public Library!

This library has a collection of over 100,000 items, from books of all kinds (and for all ages) to DVDs and a large assortment of periodicals. Unlike what another reviewer claims, the library only charges $40 per year (per household) to be members, and ONLY if you live outside the library's tax district. People who live in the city limits of ...

The Joplin Public Library is a very nice library. I go there all the time. They have lots and lots of books, movies, audio books, comic books, and cds. They have areas specifically serving children, teens, and adults. It is obvious that the staff of JPL cares about their patrons and their library. They are always nice when I'm there. ...

I live in Joplin, and visit the library occasionally in hopes that it has improved but I am continually disappointed by it.
For a town the size of Joplin, the library has depressingly few books. It appears a large library at first glance, but has many large open areas of little use, and of those shelves which are full there are large sections of ...