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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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Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Wheels Go Round, Stories Abound: Unbound Expo Storytime

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Library on the Go, 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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Wheels Go Round, Stories Abound: Unbound Expo Storytime

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Library on the Go, 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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Wheels Go Round, Stories Abound: Unbound Expo Storytime

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Library on the Go, 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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Wheels Go Round, Stories Abound: Unbound Expo Storytime

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Library on the Go, 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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Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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
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Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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
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Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Water Games

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Courtyard at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Beat the heat and be prepared for fun water games in the library courtyard.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Beat the heat and be prepared for fun water games in the library courtyard.

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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.

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Color Our World: Science

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Dive into the world of science with hands-on experiments and creative projects that mix, blend, and shine to reveal the world's colors!

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

Dive into the world of science with hands-on experiments and creative projects that mix, blend, and shine to reveal the world's colors!

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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