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Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Start building your confidence with Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

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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 Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

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Lights, Camera, Kanopy!

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Explore how to access EPL’s newest video streaming service, then enjoy a movie and popcorn on us!

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

Explore how to access EPL’s newest video streaming service, then enjoy a movie and popcorn on us!

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Summer Reading Kickoff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Discover a world in color through our summer reading program! Join us for fun crafts and activities as we kick off our summer reading program.  Sign up on Beanstack (bit.ly/EP...

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

Discover a world in color through our summer reading program! Join us for fun crafts and activities as we kick off our summer reading program.

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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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Crafternoons: Glass Etching

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.

The May craft is glass etching.

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Register Now
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.

The May craft is glass etching.

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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
Seniors

Catch the Library on the Go at the Emporia Senior Center for a monthly visit filled with books, resources, and personalized library services.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Library on the Go
Event Details:

Catch the Library on the Go at the Emporia Senior Center for a monthly visit filled with books, resources, and personalized library services.

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Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
FOL Board Meeting:

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

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

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

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Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

Monday, May 19, 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 Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

Waitlist
Register Now
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 Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

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Memory Café

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

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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 5/25 - 5/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Booked for Mystery: Friends in Napa

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

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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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Colorful Sips

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!

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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Digital Learn: Online Photography

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Area at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to transfer photos from your personal device to the computer for posting. Be sure to bring your charging cords. 

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

Learn to transfer photos from your personal device to the computer for posting. Be sure to bring your charging cords. 

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Evening Readers: Shelterwood

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

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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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Page Turners Book Club: The Fury

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

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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, June 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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

All board meetings are open to the community.

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Author Talk: Sophie Stern

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
Seniors

Catch the Library on the Go at the Emporia Senior Center for a monthly visit filled with books, resources, and personalized library services.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Library on the Go
Event Details:

Catch the Library on the Go at the Emporia Senior Center for a monthly visit filled with books, resources, and personalized library services.

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Queer Book Club: Days Without End

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

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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.

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: Yarn Trinket Bowls

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.

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

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

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Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meeting

Monday, June 23, 2025 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.

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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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Booked for Mystery: The Blast From the Past

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

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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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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.

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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.

Independence Day

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

Upcoming
View Details
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 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.

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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.

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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.