Event List

Featured Events

blue background with colorful border. White text "Masters of Art" over easel with paints. Below, blue text "Grades 3-5"

Color Our World: Masters of Art

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

School Age (Grades 3-5)

Event Details:

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Vincent Van Gogh.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Vincent Van Gogh.

Bookshelf background behind gold square with black text that reads "Flash Book Sale"

Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services! Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services!
Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services! Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services!
Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

Art Supply Swap

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Exchange your gently used art supplies for new-to-you materials in this swap event.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Exchange your gently used art supplies for new-to-you materials in this swap event.

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

Tuesdays at the Park

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Find us at the park this summer for a story and fun! This week we're at Peter Pan Park.

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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 week we're at Peter Pan Park.

Color our World: Masters of Art

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

School Age (Grades 3-5)

Event Details:

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Alma Thomas.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Alma Thomas.

blue and green text reads "Kids' Koncerts" above families dancing

Kids' Koncerts: Rockin’ Rob Show

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts will be moved across the street to the Little Theater at th...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Courtyard

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts will be moved across the street to the Little Theater at the Civic Auditorium.

Author Talk: Sophie Stern

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Readers and aspiring authors are invited to hear from published writer Sophie Stern, author of paranormal romances.

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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 writer Sophie Stern, author of paranormal romances.

Worm Races

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Bring your worm to the library courtyard for the races and we’ll see who has the fastest worm in Emporia this year! Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will provide a specia...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Courtyard

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Bring your worm to the library courtyard for the races and we’ll see who has the fastest worm in Emporia this year! Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will provide a special treat.

Kids' Koncerts: Jim Cosgrove

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts will be moved across the street to the Little Theater at th...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Courtyard

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts will be moved across the street to the Little Theater at the Civic Auditorium.

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Baby Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, June 9, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, June 12, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, June 16, 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.

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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.

Juneteenth

All Day

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

Baby Storytime

Monday, June 23, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Independence Day

All Day

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, July 14, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, July 21, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, July 28, 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 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.

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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.

Library Maintenance Days

All Day 8/21 - 8/22

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

Staff Development Day

All Day

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26

Emporia Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Emporia Public Library

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