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Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed animal as we enjoy a cozy time together with stories, songs, and fun.

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

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed animal as we enjoy a cozy time together with stories, songs, and fun.

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Family Reading Month Kickoff

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Join us as we kick off Family Reading Month in February with a space-themed celebration packed with epic adventures, activities, and fun!

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

Join us as we kick off Family Reading Month in February with a space-themed celebration packed with epic adventures, activities, and fun!

The image features a sign that says "baby storytime" in soft brown, rounded letters. Above the text, there is a cute mobile illustration hanging from a curved bar, with three adorable objects: a smiling yellow crescent moon, a white cloud with rosy cheeks, and a cheerful blue star. The border of the image is a scalloped pattern in a soft mint green color, creating a gentle and soothing atmosphere.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 18 months)

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 Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime
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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Toddlers (18-36 months)

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 Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (18-36 months)
Program Type: Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

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.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go
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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Seniors

Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center:

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

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Library on the Go
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Emergency Valentine

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Drop in and get creative making heartfelt Valentine's Day cards to share with someone special.

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

Drop in and get creative making heartfelt Valentine's Day cards to share with someone special.

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Ham It Up: Amateur Radio 101

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the world of amateur radio, presented by the Emporia Amateur Radio Society! Explore authentic equipment and learn how radio operators connect...

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

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the world of amateur radio, presented by the Emporia Amateur Radio Society! Explore authentic equipment and learn how radio operators connect across town and around the world.

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Meeting Room Closed - Renovations

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other

Disclaimer(s)

🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you!

Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. 

Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.

Zoom Room Closed - Renovations

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Zoom Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Zoom Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other

Disclaimer(s)

🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you!

Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. 

Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.

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Signals from the Stars: Space Communication with Mark Brown

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a fascinating look at how we communicate across the vastness of space.

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

Join us for a fascinating look at how we communicate across the vastness of space.

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Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
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.

Join the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83643668123?pwd=ziIyFVYe6xh9QEaOBjA2F9GEcyvGEC.1

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

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

Join the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83643668123?pwd=ziIyFVYe6xh9QEaOBjA2F9GEcyvGEC.1

Staff Meeting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Kansas Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
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WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kansas Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)
WAWA Book Club:

Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Book Club

Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

dark blue background. White text reads "Pajama Storytime" over clouds and stars.

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed animal as we enjoy a cozy time together with stories, songs, and fun.

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

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed animal as we enjoy a cozy time together with stories, songs, and fun.

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Kansas Day Coloring

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Atrium at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by the library to celebrate Kansas with us! Coloring pages will be available for all ages to enjoy throughout the day.

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

Stop by the library to celebrate Kansas with us! Coloring pages will be available for all ages to enjoy throughout the day.

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Family Reading Month Kickoff

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families

Join us as we kick off Family Reading Month in February with a space-themed celebration packed with epic adventures, activities, and fun!

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

Join us as we kick off Family Reading Month in February with a space-themed celebration packed with epic adventures, activities, and fun!

Meeting Room Closed - Renovations

All Day 2/1 - 2/14
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other

Disclaimer(s)

🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you!

Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. 

Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.

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Family Reading Month Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Online
Program Type:
Online
Age Group:
Families

This challenge encourages families to spend time together reading. 

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Online
Event Details:

This challenge encourages families to spend time together reading. 

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Learn & Play

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Join us for a fun, interactive program designed for families with young children!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program designed for families with young children!

A light yellow background with shelves of books. A girl and a boy are looking at open books and laughing. Orange text reads "WAWA Book CLub"

WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kansas Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)
WAWA Book Club:

Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Book Club

Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

The image features a sign that says "baby storytime" in soft brown, rounded letters. Above the text, there is a cute mobile illustration hanging from a curved bar, with three adorable objects: a smiling yellow crescent moon, a white cloud with rosy cheeks, and a cheerful blue star. The border of the image is a scalloped pattern in a soft mint green color, creating a gentle and soothing atmosphere.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)
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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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (18-36 months)
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers (18-36 months)
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, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

All Day
Children's Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Help us celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Every child who comes to the library on this day will get a special prize.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Help us celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Every child who comes to the library on this day will get a special prize.

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
Seniors
Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center:

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

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

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

Staff Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Kansas Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
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Page Turners: The Librarians

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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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Family Bingo

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Families
Family Bingo:

Dot your way to five in a row with family bingo! Snack on popcorn as you compete for prizes.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Dot your way to five in a row with family bingo! Snack on popcorn as you compete for prizes.

A light yellow background with shelves of books. A girl and a boy are looking at open books and laughing. Orange text reads "WAWA Book CLub"

WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kansas Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)
WAWA Book Club:

Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Book Club

Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

The image features a sign that says "baby storytime" in soft brown, rounded letters. Above the text, there is a cute mobile illustration hanging from a curved bar, with three adorable objects: a smiling yellow crescent moon, a white cloud with rosy cheeks, and a cheerful blue star. The border of the image is a scalloped pattern in a soft mint green color, creating a gentle and soothing atmosphere.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)
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.