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LEGO Master Builders

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Master Builders:

Build a masterpiece with EPL’s LEGO collection.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: STEM

Build a masterpiece with EPL’s LEGO collection.

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LEGO Leveled Up

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
LEGO Leveled Up:

Teens choose their challenge and build with EPL’s LEGO collection. 

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: STEM

Teens choose their challenge and build with EPL’s LEGO collection. 

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Cocktails for New Year’s Eve

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to craft cocktails for your best New Year’s Eve! Ages 21+Register today at bit.ly/EPLCocktails

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

Learn to craft cocktails for your best New Year’s Eve! Ages 21+

Register today at bit.ly/EPLCocktails

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that the food provided in this program may contain common allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, or shellfish. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, we recommend exercising caution and inquiring about specific ingredients.

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Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Countdown to the new year! We’ll play games, make crafts, and celebrate with a balloon drop at noon.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Countdown to the new year! We’ll play games, make crafts, and celebrate with a balloon drop at noon.

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New Year's Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Evening Readers: The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Hidden Life of Cecily Larson

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 Hidden Life of Cecily Larson

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the Library on the Go at the Emporia Farmers Market to check out books, sign up for a library card, and explore fun activities while you shop local.

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

Visit the Library on the Go at the Emporia Farmers Market to check out books, sign up for a library card, and explore fun activities while you shop local.

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LEGO Master Builders

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Master Builders:

Build a masterpiece with EPL’s LEGO collection.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: STEM

Build a masterpiece with EPL’s LEGO collection.

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Byte-Sized Robots

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Learn some basic coding with Dash & Dot robots at the library. Use your programming skills to complete mazes or compose a song. Register up to two weeks in advance at bit.ly/EP...

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn some basic coding with Dash & Dot robots at the library. Use your programming skills to complete mazes or compose a song. Register up to two weeks in advance at bit.ly/EPLeventcalendar

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WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 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.

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Teen Hang Out

Thursday, January 9, 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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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, January 9, 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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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, January 13, 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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Roaming Readers: The Anthropocene Reviewed

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
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 Anthropocene ReviewedGet your steps in as we discuss short selections of The Anthropocene Review by John Green while walking the Flinthills Mall. We will meet a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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 Anthropocene Reviewed

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Page Turners Book Club: The Last Ride of the Pony Express

Tuesday, January 14, 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 Last Ride of the Pony Express

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 Last Ride of the Pony Express

Get on Board

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Get on board is a short class to teach Kansans how to become members of the State run boards and commissions. It includes information on what and how to join as well as q&a.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Get on board is a short class to teach Kansans how to become members of the State run boards and commissions. It includes information on what and how to join as well as q&a.

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Family Bingo

Tuesday, January 14, 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.

DOL Wage and Hour Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning meeting for 2025.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Planning meeting for 2025.

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WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 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.

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Queer Book Club: The Guncle

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult Area 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 Guncle

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
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 Guncle

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Teen Hang Out

Thursday, January 16, 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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Stuffed Friend Sleepover

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a fun evening storytime, then leave them overnight to enjoy a magical library sleepover with plenty of surprises! Register two weeks in advan...

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a fun evening storytime, then leave them overnight to enjoy a magical library sleepover with plenty of surprises! Register two weeks in advance at bit.ly/EPLeventcalendar

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Library Laser Tag

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult Area at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Library Laser Tag:

At this after-hours event, the lights will be dimmed and teams will compete using laser phasers.  This event is limited to twenty (20) participants in Grades 6–12. Registratio...

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

At this after-hours event, the lights will be dimmed and teams will compete using laser phasers.  This event is limited to twenty (20) participants in Grades 6–12. Registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Disclaimer(s)

By filling out this form, I acknowledge the following:
 

  • I will provide a phone number where I can be reached in case of an emergency.
  • I will pick up my child immediately if they act in a manner deemed unacceptable by library staff and/or adult volunteers.
  • I will ensure that my child is dropped off no later than 7 PM and picked up promptly at 8 PM.
  • The library accepts no responsibility for any accident/injury that my child may cause to others or themselves.
  • I understand that any photographs taken by library staff may be used to promote the library and library programs. The child’s full name will not appear in any promotional photographs or on social media.
  • If your child is unable to attend, please call the library at (620)340-6462.