Joplin Public Library

Each piece of art featured was created by a community member and is meant to showcase what the Midwest is to the artist. The theme of the exhibit was chosen to coincide with the book for Joplin Public Library’s Joplin Reads Together program, “The Lager Queen of Minnesota.”

The exhibit, “My Midwest,” will coincide with the Joplin Public Library’s annual Joplin Reads Together program. This year, participants will read “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by J. Ryan Stradal.

The presentation will be at 5 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the library's community room. Bryan Trude, an assistant professor of communication at Missouri Southern State University, will speak about reading news, finding credible sources and navigating online spaces.