Show Me the Ozarks August 2022

Joplin Public Library - 120 Year Celebration Joplin Public Library was built to be a community resource, intent on fulfilling the mission to “open tomorrow’s doors today.” At its recent milestone celebration, which marked 120 years of service, and 5 years at its current location, it was evident the library is meeting that goal. Patrons enjoyed live music, refreshments and booths at the celebration. The event also allowed patrons the opportunity to see many of the resources the library offers to Joplin and surrounding communities. In addition to a collection of over 125,000 items, the library boasts a cutting-edge Makerspace, extensive programs for all ages and numerous community meeting spaces. The library is able to successfully help the community because of the support from the people it serves and the support from organizations that serve alongside it. Many thanks for the last 120 years. We are ready for our next chapter!

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1. House of Representative Lane Roberts, Kathy Lazenby, Mary Gaarder, Jeana Gockley, Sen. Bill White and State Rep. Bob Bromley 2. Rick Allen, Emily and Madelyn Randolph 3. Virginia Laas and Chad Stebbins 4. Paul, Pearl and Iris Gaines and Steve Gaarder 5. Summer, Spencer and Saige Meyer; Liberty, Christina and Lindy Casey 6. Peggy, Lizzy and Lilly Piercefield 7. Duane and Rachel Pippins 8. Kaie and Branch Stephenson, Ben Webster and Chris Glauber 9. Natalie and Atticus Jordan 10. Andrea and Asher Cullers 11. Emily and Cadryn Williams 12. Sarah and Reverend Russell Willoughby, Leecia Blass and Bill Pate 13. Heather, Olivia and Jack Plouffe 14. Caleb, Joshua II, Sherri and Josh Wright and Judy Tune

Left: Bruce, Layton, Ever and Kinzlee Wylder Photos by Ashley Caughorn, Annc Photography

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