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Día de los Niños

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Families

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...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Special Event
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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.

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Piñata Palooza

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Get in the mood to fiesta by creating your own personal piñata. 

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Get in the mood to fiesta by creating your own personal piñata. 

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Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

Monday, May 5, 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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Path to Public Office Workshop

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

9:30 a.m.—Role and Responsibilities11 a.m.—Election Process4:30 p.m.—Candidate ToolsConsidering running for office? Learn more about what it takes to run for election with a day fu...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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9:30 a.m.—Role and Responsibilities
11 a.m.—Election Process
4:30 p.m.—Candidate Tools

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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
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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
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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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Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 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.

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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.

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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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

All board meetings are open to the community.

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Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
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.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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

All board meetings are open to the community.

Juneteenth

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting
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All board meetings are open to the community.

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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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

All board meetings are open to the community.

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
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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting
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All board meetings are open to the community.

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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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

All board meetings are open to the community.

Staff Development Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All board meetings are open to the community.

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

All board meetings are open to the community.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

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

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

Christmas

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