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Breakfast With Santa

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Come take your holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We will dish up a continental breakfast, fun, and live holiday music. Each child that attends will receive a free book. Whet...

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

Come take your holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We will dish up a continental breakfast, fun, and live holiday music. Each child that attends will receive a free book.

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From Scratch

Thursday, November 27, 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.

January 23: Sausage, potato, and cabbage soup. 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.

Cancelled
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.

January 23: Sausage, potato, and cabbage soup. 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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Winter Craft Week

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Atrium at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2)

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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Winter Craft Week

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Atrium at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2)

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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Winter Craft Week

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Atrium at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2)

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 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: Zoom 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.

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Winter Craft Week

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Atrium at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2)

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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Winter Craft Week

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Atrium at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2)

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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

Stop by to create holiday-themed craft projects as a family. 

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Emporia First Friday Flash Sale

Friday, December 5, 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 First Friday Flash Sale to support library programs and services. This is a one-day-only sale! 

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 First Friday Flash Sale to support library programs and services. This is a one-day-only sale! 

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Breakfast With Santa

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families

Come take your holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We will dish up a continental breakfast, fun, and live holiday music. Each child that attends will receive a free book.

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

Come take your holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We will dish up a continental breakfast, fun, and live holiday music. Each child that attends will receive a free book.

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Page Turners: Ducks

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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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WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 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: Zoom 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.

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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Online
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

 

Join the Zoom meeting here.

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

All board meetings are open to the community.

 

Join the Zoom meeting here.

ABATE District 12 Meeting

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, December 15, 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.

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, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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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WAWA Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Zoom 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: Zoom 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.

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Queer Book Club: Housemates

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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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Library Laser Tag

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Library Laser Tag:

At this after-hours event, the lights will be dimmed and teams will compete using laser phasers.  This event is limited to twenty (20) participants in Grades 6–12. Registratio...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required

At this after-hours event, the lights will be dimmed and teams will compete using laser phasers.  This event is limited to twenty (20) participants in Grades 6–12. Registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Disclaimer(s)

By filling out this form, I acknowledge the following:
 

  • I will provide a phone number where I can be reached in case of an emergency.
  • I will pick up my child immediately if they act in a manner deemed unacceptable by library staff and/or adult volunteers.
  • I will ensure that my child is dropped off no later than 7 PM and picked up promptly at 8 PM.
  • The library accepts no responsibility for any accident/injury that my child may cause to others or themselves.
  • I understand that any photographs taken by library staff may be used to promote the library and library programs. The child’s full name will not appear in any promotional photographs or on social media.
  • If your child is unable to attend, please call the library at (620)340-6462.
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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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.

Craft supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, thread, button, tape, paintbrush, and glue bottle, with the text "Crafternoons" above.

Crafternoons: Snowman Bricks

Saturday, December 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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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From Scratch

Thursday, December 25, 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.

January 23: Sausage, potato, and cabbage soup. 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.

Cancelled
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.

January 23: Sausage, potato, and cabbage soup. 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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library