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Find your library joy

Find Your Joy Reading Challenge

All Day 4/20 - 4/24

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by finding your joy! Our all-ages April Reading Challenge lets you read what you love, log your reading online or on paper, and enjoy a prize at the...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Online
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by finding your joy! Our all-ages April Reading Challenge lets you read what you love, log your reading online or on paper, and enjoy a prize at the end.

Program code: 263f1

Memory Cafe

Memory Café

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

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

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

art after hours

Art After Hours

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Discover something brand-new, creative, and colorful! Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. 

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover something brand-new, creative, and colorful! Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. 

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Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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 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.

Corsage Course

Corsage Course

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Teens, Grades 9-12

Event Details:

Learn how to make your own original floral accessories for prom. Materials are provided!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own original floral accessories for prom. Materials are provided!

A colorful poster with text "Spring into Science" features botanical and scientific elements, including a microscope, petri dish, books, and glassware with plants. Green foliage decorates top border, emphasizing a theme of nature and scientific exploration.

Spring Into Science

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun night of hands-on science activities at this after-hours event presented by the NSTA, ACS, HALO, and Tri-Beta from ESU. This year we’re hosting two events, so come expl...

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun night of hands-on science activities at this after-hours event presented by the NSTA, ACS, HALO, and Tri-Beta from ESU. This year we’re hosting two events, so come explore new stations at each event!

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Día de los Niños

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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...

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.

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Flores y Fiesta

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style—make your own colorful flower crown!

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

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style—make your own colorful flower crown!

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed friend as we tell stories, sing songs, and play with our stuffed friends.

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

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed friend as we tell stories, sing songs, and play with our stuffed friends.

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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.

Memory Cafe

Memory Café

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Library on the Go
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

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

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, May 11, 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.

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:30am
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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
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, Summer

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, June 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
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, Summer

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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Tuesdays in the Park: Peter Pan Park

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
Age Group:
Families

Join us for Tuesdays in the Park! In June and July, we will meet at a park in town once a month. We will share stories, create crafts, and get moving with fun activities—plus a few surprises along the way! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Library on the Go, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for Tuesdays in the Park! In June and July, we will meet at a park in town once a month. We will share stories, create crafts, and get moving with fun activities—plus a few surprises along the way! 

Juneteenth

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
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, Summer

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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Tuesdays in the Park: Jones Park

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
Age Group:
Families

Join us for Tuesdays in the Park! In June and July, we will meet at a park in town once a month. We will share stories, create crafts, and get moving with fun activities—plus a few surprises along the way! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Library on the Go, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for Tuesdays in the Park! In June and July, we will meet at a park in town once a month. We will share stories, create crafts, and get moving with fun activities—plus a few surprises along the way! 

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, July 18, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
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, Summer

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.

dark blue background. White text over a polaroid of older adults laughing says "Memory Café"

Memory Café

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Library on the Go, Summer
Event Details:

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

pictures of mall on white background. Text reads "Tuesdays at the Mall"

Tuesdays at the Mall

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
Age Group:
Families

Join us at the Flinthills Mall for a fun, family-friendly outing this summer! Enjoy stories, simple crafts, and movement activities—plus a few surprises along the way.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Library on the Go, Summer
Event Details:

Join us at the Flinthills Mall for a fun, family-friendly outing this summer! Enjoy stories, simple crafts, and movement activities—plus a few surprises along the way.

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
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, Summer

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 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, August 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
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, Summer

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

dark blue background. White text over a polaroid of older adults laughing says "Memory Café"

Memory Café

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
Library on the Go, Summer
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Library on the Go, Summer
Event Details:

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

Maintenance Days

All Day 8/20 - 8/21
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Emporia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Christmas

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