Event List

Featured Events

Graphic reading ‘Annual Seed Swap’ in blue lettering, with a small illustration of a seed packet spilling seeds in the corner and a garden-themed logo at the bottom.

Annual Seed Swap

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Grow something new this season! Share extra seeds from your garden, pick up new varieties to try, and connect with fellow local gardeners. All experience levels welcome.

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

Grow something new this season! Share extra seeds from your garden, pick up new varieties to try, and connect with fellow local gardeners. All experience levels welcome.

Promotional graphic for an author talk featuring Chelan David, showcasing a book cover titled "Stories from the Phog: Forty Years of Kansas Basketball" with a foreword by Brian Hanni. The design includes large white text on a blue background and a circular photo of the author.

Author Talk: Chelan David

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for an author talk with Chelan David, author of Stories from the Phog. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn about the inspiration for the book, and enjoy a lively conversa...

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

Join us for an author talk with Chelan David, author of Stories from the Phog. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn about the inspiration for the book, and enjoy a lively conversation celebrating KU basketball history and community.

A digital graphic promoting a Microsoft Office learning program titled "Digital Learn: Microsoft Office." The design features bold black text above an illustration of a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse, with colorful circular accents in blue, green, purple, and orange around the edges.

Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Start building your confidence using Microsoft Office applications in a supportive, hands-on setting! Register up to two weeks in advance.

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

Start building your confidence using Microsoft Office applications in a supportive, hands-on setting! Register up to two weeks in advance.

Graphic design featuring text "Bluey Bash" in large, playful blue letters with blue confetti falling from top. Below text are dog-related items including a blue bowl with white paw print, a white bone, and an orange tennis ball.

Bluey Bash

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), Families

Event Details:

Enjoy a Bluey-themed scavenger hunt, party games, crafts, and plenty of photo opportunities that are sure to be a hit with little fans and grownups alike. It’s going to be a wackad...

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

Enjoy a Bluey-themed scavenger hunt, party games, crafts, and plenty of photo opportunities that are sure to be a hit with little fans and grownups alike. It’s going to be a wackadoo good time! 💙🐾

Graphic design featuring text "Digital Learn: Microsoft Office" above an illustration of a desktop computer, keyboard, and mouse. Colorful circles in blue, green, purple, and orange decorate corners, emphasizing digital learning theme for Microsoft Office skills.

Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Build your confidence using Microsoft Office applications in a supportive, hands-on setting. Register up to two weeks in advance.

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

Build your confidence using Microsoft Office applications in a supportive, hands-on setting. Register up to two weeks in advance.

A digital graphic promoting "Stories & STEM: Nature Detectives" features a split design with text and a magnifying glass icon on a green background on the left, and an indoor greenhouse scene with a waterfall, plants, and large windows on the right. The design highlights a nature-themed educational program combining storytelling and STEM exploration.

Stories & STEM: Nature Detectives

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

School Age (Grades K-2)

Event Details:

Kids will explore gardening and become nature detectives as they use their senses to discover the world around them.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will explore gardening and become nature detectives as they use their senses to discover the world around them.

Illustration promoting "Family Storytime" with four children holding hands and standing in a row, two children have blurred faces. The design features bold blue text at the top and a colorful scalloped border in pastel shades of yellow, pink, purple, and blue.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Kids, 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.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
board game with pawn photo, red text "Games for All"

Games for All

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Grab your friends for an afternoon of competition and collaboration across various video and board games. 

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Grab your friends for an afternoon of competition and collaboration across various video and board games. 

blue background with black/red/white ball bouncing. White text reads "Pokémon Exchange"

Pokémon Exchange

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Calling all trainers: We choose YOU to celebrate all things Pokémon. Catch the fun and trade cards with your friends!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all trainers: We choose YOU to celebrate all things Pokémon. Catch the fun and trade cards with your friends!

Graphic poster promoting a digital learning course on Microsoft Office, featuring bold black text and an illustration of a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Colorful circles in blue, green, purple, and orange decorate corners, adding a playful and modern design element.

Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Build your confidence using Microsoft Office applications in a supportive, hands-on setting. 

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

Build your confidence using Microsoft Office applications in a supportive, hands-on setting. 

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yellow background with stack of books. Breen banner says "Spring book sale"

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

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 annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

Library van in front of brick library building. Blue banner at the bottom with white text that reads "library on the go"

Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, April 13, 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.

yellow background with stack of books. Breen banner says "Spring book sale"

Friends of the Library Book Sale: $10 bag day

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

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 annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

yellow background with stack of books. Breen banner says "Spring book sale"

Friends of the Library Book Sale: $3/Bag Day

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

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 annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

this image contains a purple background with a blue triangle in the bottom right corner with an open book. White text reads "Page Turners Book Club"

Page Turners

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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.

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.

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, April 15, 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.

a light blue background with a colorful stack of books. White text with a blue outline reads "Queer Book Club"

Queer Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.

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.

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, April 16, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
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.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

A light green background with darker green bushes and colorful music notes. Dark green text reads "Toddler Storytime"

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
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.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

this image contains a lavender rectangular shape and a child in a dinosaur costume about to destroy a block city. Red text reads "preschool storytime"

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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.

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 van in front of brick library building. Blue banner at the bottom with white text that reads "library on the go"

Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, April 18, 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.

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

Crafternoons: Zines

Saturday, April 18, 2026 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.

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting 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 evening together with stories, songs, and fun.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 evening together with stories, songs, and fun.

This image contains two triangles in red and blue in the top two corners, the friends of the library logo, and black text that reads "Friends of the Library Board Meeting"

Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, April 27, 2026 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.

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.

chalkboard background with colorful chalk drawings, white text says "Día de los Niños"

Día de los Niños

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families

Día de los Niños is a celebration of literacy, cultural diversity, and the joy that comes from sharing traditions with children. Join the library for a community celebration of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

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

Día de los Niños is a celebration of literacy, cultural diversity, and the joy that comes from sharing traditions with children. Join the library for a community celebration of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
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Juneteenth

All Day
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Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Emporia Public Library
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Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Emporia Public Library
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Veterans Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Emporia Public Library
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Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Emporia Public Library
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Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Emporia Public Library
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Emporia Public Library