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May 27, 2025

Avoid Passport Scams: How to Stay Safe When Applying for a…

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Joplin Public Library is pleased to announce that library patrons…

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May 27, 2025 - 12:18 pm
Avoid Passport Scams: How to Stay Safe When Applying for a Passport As a passport acceptance facility, we wanted to make you aware of a scam where websites are taking advantage of travelers. These websites , which often come up first in passport searches, offer “personalized passport instructions” and charge for resources that are […]
Executive Order Eliminates Institute of Museum and Library ServicesApril 10, 2025 - 7:31 am
UniversalClass Offers 600+ Continuing Education CoursesMarch 5, 2025 - 9:02 am
Joplin Public Library is pleased to announce that library patrons can now grow their skillsets and explore new hobbies and passions through continuing education service UniversalClass. Through the library’s website, patrons can access more than 600 courses in 35 subject areas, many of which offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) accredited by International Accreditors for Continuing […]