Event List

Featured Events

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Colorful Sips

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Mix up colorful alcohol-free concoctions that are sure to delight!

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

Mix up colorful alcohol-free concoctions that are sure to delight!

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Kids' Koncerts: StoneLion Puppet Show

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

The first Koncert will be held in the Little Theater at!Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts wil...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The first Koncert will be held in the Little Theater at!

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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
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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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

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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

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Photo Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/2 - 6/8
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 June 8 for a chance to win a prize. 

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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 June 8 for a chance to win a prize. 

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Color Our World: Artist in Residence

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Atrium at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Create a unique contribution for the library’s collaborative art piece at this come-and-go event.

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

Create a unique contribution for the library’s collaborative art piece at this come-and-go event.

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Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

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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Offsite Event
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

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Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

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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Offsite Event
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

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Art Supply Swap

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

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. 

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
All Ages
Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market:

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

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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Color Our World: Tie-Dye Party

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Courtyard at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Twist, dip, and dye your way to new fashion heights! Shirts will be provided.

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

Twist, dip, and dye your way to new fashion heights! Shirts will be provided.

Juneteenth

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
All Ages
Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market:

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

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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From Scratch: Peanut Butter Cookies

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
All Ages
From Scratch:

Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

June: Peanut Butter Cookies. 

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

June: Peanut Butter Cookies. 

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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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

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Offsite Event
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

Independence Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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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.

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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.

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 8:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
All Ages
Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market:

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

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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From Scratch

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
All Ages
From Scratch:

Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

July 24: Homemade popcorn. Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

July 24: Homemade popcorn. Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

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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Family Pool Party

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

This is a free event for Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge participants and their families. Complete 400 minutes of reading to earn your tickets. Thanks for celebrating summer reading with us!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

This is a free event for Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge participants and their families. Complete 400 minutes of reading to earn your tickets. Thanks for celebrating summer reading with us!

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
All Ages
Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market:

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

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.

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