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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.

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.

This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Color Our World: Masters of Art

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)

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.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Color our World: Masters of Art

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Alma Thomas.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Painting in Motion

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Dive into the science of pendulums while creating an abstract art piece.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Dive into the science of pendulums while creating an abstract art piece.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

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
This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Color Our World: Masters of Art

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Yayoi Kusama.

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: Yayoi Kusama.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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
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.

This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Color Our World: Masters of Art

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Wassily Kandinsky.

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: Wassily Kandinsky.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

Print Lab

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Use techniques like block printing, monoprinting, and more to design your own unique prints.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use techniques like block printing, monoprinting, and more to design your own unique prints.

This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Color Our World: Art Explosion!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Courtyard at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

It’s a hands-on, paint-splashed party where creativity gets delightfully out of hand! BYOS - Bring your own smock.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It’s a hands-on, paint-splashed party where creativity gets delightfully out of hand! BYOS - Bring your own smock.

Independence Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Masters of Art

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Masters of Art

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafternoons: Squeegee Art

Saturday, July 19, 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
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.

This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Masters of Art

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades 3-5)

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafternoons: Faux Stained Glass

Saturday, August 16, 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
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.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafternoons

Saturday, September 20, 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
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.

Staff Development Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafternoons

Saturday, October 18, 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
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.

Veterans Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library