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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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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!

this image contains a dark purple background with a glowing road and white text that reads "Library Laser Tag"

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.
Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Lavender Foot Scrub

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day 1/19 - 1/20
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Teen Hang Out

Thursday, January 23, 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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Teen Hang Out

Thursday, January 30, 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!

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

Teen Hang Out

Thursday, February 6, 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!

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

Teen Hang Out

Thursday, February 13, 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!

Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Stamped Tea Towels

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Presidents' Day

All Day 2/16 - 2/17
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Teen Hang Out

Thursday, February 20, 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!

this image contains a dark purple background with a glowing road and white text that reads "Library Laser Tag"

Library Laser Tag

Friday, February 21, 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.
black background with white text "teen hang out" and blue stars and yellow dots

Teen Hang Out

Thursday, February 27, 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!

Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Snow Globes

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Snow Globes

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Snow Globes

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Snow Globes

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Independence Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Snow Globes

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Snow Globes

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Crafternoons:

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.