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Find your library joy

Find Your Joy Reading Challenge

All Day 4/20 - 4/24

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by finding your joy! Our all-ages April Reading Challenge lets you read what you love, log your reading online or on paper, and enjoy a prize at the...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Online
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by finding your joy! Our all-ages April Reading Challenge lets you read what you love, log your reading online or on paper, and enjoy a prize at the end.

Program code: 263f1

Corsage Course

Corsage Course

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Teens, Grades 9-12

Event Details:

Learn how to make your own original floral accessories for prom. Materials are provided!This class will be led by Botanica Floral & Design.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own original floral accessories for prom. Materials are provided!

This class will be led by Botanica Floral & Design.

A colorful poster with text "Spring into Science" features botanical and scientific elements, including a microscope, petri dish, books, and glassware with plants. Green foliage decorates top border, emphasizing a theme of nature and scientific exploration.

Spring Into Science

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun night of hands-on science activities at this after-hours event presented by the NSTA, ACS, HALO, and Tri-Beta from ESU. This year we’re hosting two events, so come expl...

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

Enjoy a fun night of hands-on science activities at this after-hours event presented by the NSTA, ACS, HALO, and Tri-Beta from ESU. This year we’re hosting two events, so come explore new stations at each event!

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Día de los Niños

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Día de los Niños is a celebration of literacy, cultural diversity, and the joy that comes from sharing traditions with children. Join the library for a community celebration of all...

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

Día de los Niños is a celebration of literacy, cultural diversity, and the joy that comes from sharing traditions with children. Join the library for a community celebration of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

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Flores y Fiesta

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style—make your own colorful flower crown!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style—make your own colorful flower crown!

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Digital Learn: Computer Basics

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Start building your confidence with technology! Join our Digital Learn Series to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

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 to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

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Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed friend as we tell stories, sing songs, and play with our stuffed friends.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed friend as we tell stories, sing songs, and play with our stuffed friends.

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Author Talk: Kevin Rabas

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for an engaging author talk with Kevin Rabas—poet, essayist, and playwright—as he reads from his work and reflects on the craft of writing, the creative process, and the po...

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

Join us for an engaging author talk with Kevin Rabas—poet, essayist, and playwright—as he reads from his work and reflects on the craft of writing, the creative process, and the power of storytelling. 

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The Way of Tea: Harmony and Home in Kansas

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join Ayako Mizumura as she provides a brief historical background of the traditional ceremony, followed by a live demonstration and an opportunity for guests to taste matcha tea.&n...

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

Join Ayako Mizumura as she provides a brief historical background of the traditional ceremony, followed by a live demonstration and an opportunity for guests to taste matcha tea. 

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Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
FOL Board Meeting:

The Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting, Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session.

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Digital Learn: Computer Basics

Monday, May 4, 2026 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 to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

Register
Registration Required
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 to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

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Author Talk: Kevin Rabas

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an engaging author talk with Kevin Rabas—poet, essayist, and playwright—as he reads from his work and reflects on the craft of writing, the creative process, and the power of storytelling. 

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

Join us for an engaging author talk with Kevin Rabas—poet, essayist, and playwright—as he reads from his work and reflects on the craft of writing, the creative process, and the power of storytelling. 

A picture of a person pouring matcha tea. Dark brown text says "The Way of Tea: Harmony and Home in Kansas"

The Way of Tea: Harmony and Home in Kansas

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Ayako Mizumura as she provides a brief historical background of the traditional ceremony, followed by a live demonstration and an opportunity for guests to taste matcha tea. 

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

Join Ayako Mizumura as she provides a brief historical background of the traditional ceremony, followed by a live demonstration and an opportunity for guests to taste matcha tea. 

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Digital Learn: Internet & Email Basics

Monday, May 11, 2026 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 to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

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Page Turners: Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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.

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.

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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Online
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
EPL Board Meeting:

The Emporia Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session. The Public Comment Policy applies to all Emporia Public Library Board Meetings. 

Join the Zoom meeting here.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Emporia Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session. The Public Comment Policy applies to all Emporia Public Library Board Meetings.

 

Join the Zoom meeting here.

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Crafternoons: Imaginary Interior Collages

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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.

This month we will use old magazines and paper to create a collage of an interior room! We will learn about perspective and how to create an artistic image.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This month we will use old magazines and paper to create a collage of an interior room! We will learn about perspective and how to create an artistic image.

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Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
FOL Board Meeting:

The Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting, Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session.

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Digital Learn: Cybersecurity

Monday, May 18, 2026 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 to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

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Memory Café

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

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

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

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Queer Book Club: I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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.

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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Page Turners: Friends Helping Friends by Patrick Hoffman

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Club:

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

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

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

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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
EPL Board Meeting:

The Emporia Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session. The Public Comment Policy applies to all Emporia Public Library Board Meetings. 

Join the Zoom meeting here.

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

The Emporia Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session. The Public Comment Policy applies to all Emporia Public Library Board Meetings.

 

Join the Zoom meeting here.

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Author Talk: Linzi Garcia

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an evening with poet Linzi Garcia as she shares readings from her work and reflects on the power of poetry to capture identity, community, and everyday moments.

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

Join us for an evening with poet Linzi Garcia as she shares readings from her work and reflects on the power of poetry to capture identity, community, and everyday moments.

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Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Using eyewitness accounts and photographs, Katie Keckeisen explores the impact and the legacy of the drought and the Dust Bowl on life in Kansas during the 1930s and beyond through her historical presentation. 

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

Using eyewitness accounts and photographs, Katie Keckeisen explores the impact and the legacy of the drought and the Dust Bowl on life in Kansas during the 1930s and beyond through her historical presentation. 

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Digital Learn: Bird Watching

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Area at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how your phone can help you explore the world of birds!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Computer Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Digital Learning, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how your phone can help you explore the world of birds!

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Queer Book Club: Hello Stranger by Manuel Betancourt

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Club:

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

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

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

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Adult Trivia: All About Dinosaurs!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an adults-only night of prehistoric trivia at Radius Brewing Company's new location! Gather a team of 2-5 people and put your dinosaur knowledge to the test in this Jurassic battle of wits. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an adults-only night of prehistoric trivia at Radius Brewing Company's new location! Gather a team of 2-5 people and put your dinosaur knowledge to the test in this Jurassic battle of wits. 

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: Snail Mail Workshop

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer
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.

Explore the art of letter writing! We will learn to fold a Victorian love letter and experiment with wax seals.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Explore the art of letter writing! We will learn to fold a Victorian love letter and experiment with wax seals.

This image contains two triangles in red and blue in the top two corners, the friends of the library logo, and black text that reads "Friends of the Library Board Meeting"

Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
FOL Board Meeting:

The Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting, Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library