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The image features a sign that says "baby storytime" in soft brown, rounded letters. Above the text, there is a cute mobile illustration hanging from a curved bar, with three adorable objects: a smiling yellow crescent moon, a white cloud with rosy cheeks, and a cheerful blue star. The border of the image is a scalloped pattern in a soft mint green color, creating a gentle and soothing atmosphere.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Storytime:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

A light green background with darker green bushes and colorful music notes. Dark green text reads "Toddler Storytime"

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (18-36 months)
Storytime:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18-36 months)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

this image contains a lavender rectangular shape and a child in a dinosaur costume about to destroy a block city. Red text reads "preschool storytime"

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

black background with white text "teen hang out" and blue stars and yellow dots

Teen Hang Out

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a chill space to hang out, play games, and connect with friends at the library!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a chill space to hang out, play games, and connect with friends at the library!

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Spring Book Sale: Members Only Preview

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

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Teddy Bear Clinic

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

This event is intended to help educate children on the importance of healthcare, including regular checkups, first aid procedures, immunizations, x-rays, and so much more! Each chi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Library on the Go
Event Details:

This event is intended to help educate children on the importance of healthcare, including regular checkups, first aid procedures, immunizations, x-rays, and so much more! Each child will receive a participant bag.

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Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

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Spring Book Sale

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

shelves of books. Green rectangle with black text "spring book sale"

Spring Book Sale

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.April 7 is $10/bag day! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

April 7 is $10/bag day! 

Olathe Public Schools

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting with other school districts.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting with other school districts.

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Spring Book Sale

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.April 8 is $5/bag day! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

April 8 is $5/bag day! 

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Page Turners Book Club: The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Club:

Join us to discuss this month’s selected title! Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today.

Event Details:

Book selection: The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon by Heath Hardage Lee.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month’s selected title! Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today.

Book selection: The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon by Heath Hardage Lee.

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Family Bingo

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Families
Family Bingo:

Dot your way to five in a row with family bingo! Snack on popcorn as you compete for prizes.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Dot your way to five in a row with family bingo! Snack on popcorn as you compete for prizes.

shelves of books. Green rectangle with black text "spring book sale"

Spring Book Sale

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.April 9 is $2/bag day! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Friends memberships are available here.

April 9 is $2/bag day! 

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Digital Learn: Job Seekers

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Area at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Empower your job search with our "Digital Learn" program! We'll connect you with job and resume-building resources, access to technology, and guidance on how to use these tools eff...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Computer Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Empower your job search with our "Digital Learn" program! We'll connect you with job and resume-building resources, access to technology, and guidance on how to use these tools effectively.

A light yellow background with shelves of books. A girl and a boy are looking at open books and laughing. Orange text reads "WAWA Book CLub"

WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Bring your friends and read the 2024–2025 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your friends and read the 2024–2025 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

The image features a sign that says "baby storytime" in soft brown, rounded letters. Above the text, there is a cute mobile illustration hanging from a curved bar, with three adorable objects: a smiling yellow crescent moon, a white cloud with rosy cheeks, and a cheerful blue star. The border of the image is a scalloped pattern in a soft mint green color, creating a gentle and soothing atmosphere.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Storytime:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

A light green background with darker green bushes and colorful music notes. Dark green text reads "Toddler Storytime"

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (18-36 months)
Storytime:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18-36 months)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

this image contains a lavender rectangular shape and a child in a dinosaur costume about to destroy a block city. Red text reads "preschool storytime"

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play with rhymes, and introduce families to skills that prepare children for a lifetime of reading and learning.

black background with white text "teen hang out" and blue stars and yellow dots

Teen Hang Out

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a chill space to hang out, play games, and connect with friends at the library!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a chill space to hang out, play games, and connect with friends at the library!

Navy background with swoops of yellow, blue and green. White text reads "EPL Board Meeting" and library logo on a white circle.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All board meetings are open to the community.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

All board meetings are open to the community.

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Author Talk: Mike Graves

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Readers and aspiring authors are invited to hear from published mystery writer Mike Graves, author of the Pete Stone mysteries.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Readers and aspiring authors are invited to hear from published mystery writer Mike Graves, author of the Pete Stone mysteries.

Library van in front of brick library building. Blue banner at the bottom with white text that reads "library on the go"

Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Catch the Library on the Go at the Emporia Senior Center for a monthly visit filled with books, resources, and personalized library services.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Library on the Go
Event Details:

Catch the Library on the Go at the Emporia Senior Center for a monthly visit filled with books, resources, and personalized library services.

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Read It! Paint It! Found Objects

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring a poem to life by transforming its words into artwork made with found objects!

Register
Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Bring a poem to life by transforming its words into artwork made with found objects!