This event is in the "All Ages" group ONLINE: Summer Reading Challenge All Day 5/28 - 7/31 Online Program Type: Online Age Group: All Ages Get rewarded for reading by tracking your 100 weekly minutes this summer! Log your reading at bit.ly/EPLbeanstack or pick up a paper log to earn rewards! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May-Jul 2025 ONLINE: Summer Reading Challenge All Day 5/28–7/31 All Ages Library Branch: Online Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Online Event Details: Get rewarded for reading by tracking your 100 weekly minutes this summer! Log your reading at bit.ly/EPLbeanstack or pick up a paper log to earn rewards!
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Baby Storytime Monday, June 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 9:15am–9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Toddler Storytime Monday, June 30, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 9:45am–10:30am Toddlers (18-36 months) 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 event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Preschool Storytime Monday, June 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) 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.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Color Our World: Art Explosion! Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Courtyard at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) It’s a hands-on, paint-splashed party where creativity gets delightfully out of hand! BYOS - Bring your own smock. View Details This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Color Our World: Art Explosion! 10:00am–11:00am School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It’s a hands-on, paint-splashed party where creativity gets delightfully out of hand! BYOS - Bring your own smock.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group 4-H Learning in Full Color: Build It! Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5) Stack it, snack it, don’t let it crack! Join 4-H for a marshmallow engineering adventure full of wobbly towers, sweet surprises, and sticky fun!Registration available starting June 17. View Details This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue 4-H Learning in Full Color: Build It! 5:00pm–6:00pm School Age (Grades 3-5) Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Stack it, snack it, don’t let it crack! Join 4-H for a marshmallow engineering adventure full of wobbly towers, sweet surprises, and sticky fun!Registration available starting June 17.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Tallgrass Express: Stories in Song Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Performance Age Group: All Ages Be transported to the tallgrass prairie of the Kansas Flint Hills during a musical performance by Tallgrass Express, a folk music band whose humorous observations on rural life today and Kansas culture will play folk music and include brief View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Tallgrass Express: Stories in Song 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Be transported to the tallgrass prairie of the Kansas Flint Hills during a musical performance by Tallgrass Express, a folk music band whose humorous observations on rural life today and Kansas culture will play folk music and include brief
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Evening Readers: The Bookshop Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Evening Readers: The Bookshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Join us to discuss this month’s selected title! Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Baby Storytime Thursday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:15am–9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Toddler Storytime Thursday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Toddler Storytime 9:45am–10:15am Toddlers (18-36 months) 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.
Lyon County Breastfeeding Coalition Quarterly Meeting Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime Room at Emporia Public Library Purpose of Meeting: This is a quarterly meeting for the Lyon County Breastfeeding Coalition. There are no fees to join our coalition, and our meetings are open to the public! Jul 3 2025 Thu Lyon County Breastfeeding Coalition Quarterly Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Storytime Room Purpose of Meeting This is a quarterly meeting for the Lyon County Breastfeeding Coalition. There are no fees to join our coalition, and our meetings are open to the public!
This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) 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.
Independence Day All Day Emporia Public Library Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group Photo Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/7 - 7/13 Online Program Type: Online Age Group: All Ages Pick up a scavenger hunt list, complete the photo challenges throughout the week, and submit your images to youthservices@emporialibrary.org by July 13 for a chance to win a prize. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 - 13 2025 Photo Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/7–7/13 All Ages Library Branch: Online Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Online Event Details: Pick up a scavenger hunt list, complete the photo challenges throughout the week, and submit your images to youthservices@emporialibrary.org by July 13 for a chance to win a prize.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Baby Storytime Monday, July 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 9:15am–9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Toddler Storytime Monday, July 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 9:45am–10:15am Toddlers (18-36 months) 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 event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Preschool Storytime Monday, July 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Digital Learn: Technology for Beginners Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Computer Area at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Digital Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Start building your confidence with technology! Join our Digital Learn Series Monday to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online. Attendees of all four sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Digital Learn: Technology for Beginners 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Register Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Computer Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Start building your confidence with technology! Join our Digital Learn Series Monday to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online. Attendees of all four sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Page Turners Book Club: Shelterwood Tuesday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Page Turners Book Club: Shelterwood 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Join us to discuss this month’s selected title! Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today.
This event is in the "Families" group Tuesdays at the Park Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Library on the Go Age Group: Families Find us at the park this summer for a story and fun! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Tuesdays at the Park 10:00am–11:00am Families Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Families Program Type: Library on the Go Event Details: Find us at the park this summer for a story and fun!
This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Masters of Art Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5) Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist. View Details This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Masters of Art 2:30pm–3:30pm School Age (Grades 3-5) Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Water Games Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Courtyard at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Beat the heat and be prepared for fun water games in the library courtyard. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Water Games 2:30pm–3:30pm Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Beat the heat and be prepared for fun water games in the library courtyard.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Henna & Heritage Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Explore the art and tradition of henna with Essential Henna of Topeka, including its cultural roots, natural ingredients, and a personalized design for attendees. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Henna & Heritage 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Register Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Explore the art and tradition of henna with Essential Henna of Topeka, including its cultural roots, natural ingredients, and a personalized design for attendees.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Baby Storytime Thursday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:15am–9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) 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.