This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk: Kevin Rabas Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for an engaging author talk with Kevin Rabas—poet, essayist, and playwright—as he shares readings from his work and reflects on the craft of writing, the creative process, and the power of storytelling. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 8 2026 Fri Author Talk: Kevin Rabas 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Event Details: Join us for an engaging author talk with Kevin Rabas—poet, essayist, and playwright—as he shares readings from his work and reflects on the craft of writing, the creative process, and the power of storytelling.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The Way of Tea: Harmony and Home in Kansas Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Japan is home to many refined cultural arts and traditions, but perhaps none quite as mesmerizing and profound as the Japanese tea ceremony or the Way of Tea. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 9 2026 Sat The Way of Tea: Harmony and Home in Kansas 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Event Details: Japan is home to many refined cultural arts and traditions, but perhaps none quite as mesmerizing and profound as the Japanese tea ceremony or the Way of Tea.
Memorial Day All Day 5/24 - 5/25 Emporia Public Library Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk: Linzi Garcia Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for an evening with poet Linzi Garcia as she shares readings from her work and reflects on the power of poetry to capture identity, community, and everyday moments. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Author Talk: Linzi Garcia 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Join us for an evening with poet Linzi Garcia as she shares readings from her work and reflects on the power of poetry to capture identity, community, and everyday moments.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: Adults, Seniors Black Sunday – April 14, 1935 – is an unforgettable moment in history. The photographs from the dust storm in southwest Kansas that day made headlines across America. How did Kansans respond to this challenging moment in history? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Black Sunday – April 14, 1935 – is an unforgettable moment in history. The photographs from the dust storm in southwest Kansas that day made headlines across America. How did Kansans respond to this challenging moment in history?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Trivia: All About Dinosaurs! Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for an adults-only night of prehistoric trivia at Radius Brewing Company's new location! Put your dinosaur knowledge to the test in this Jurassic battle of wits. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Adult Trivia: All About Dinosaurs! 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Join us for an adults-only night of prehistoric trivia at Radius Brewing Company's new location! Put your dinosaur knowledge to the test in this Jurassic battle of wits.
Juneteenth All Day Emporia Public Library Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group Find That Flag! All Day 6/29 - 7/6 Off Site Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Other, Summer Age Group: All Ages Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a community-wide scavenger hunt! Pick up a “Find That Flag” sheet from the library, then explore around town to spot American flags—at local businesses, in windows, or throughout your neighborhood. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2026 Find That Flag! All Day 6/29–7/6 All Ages Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Other, Summer Event Details: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a community-wide scavenger hunt! Pick up a “Find That Flag” sheet from the library, then explore around town to spot American flags—at local businesses, in windows, or throughout your neighborhood.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Making the Call: Understanding 911 Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: All Ages Do you know when it’s truly an emergency? Join us for an informative session on when to call 911 and when another resource may be more appropriate. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Making the Call: Understanding 911 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Do you know when it’s truly an emergency? Join us for an informative session on when to call 911 and when another resource may be more appropriate.
Independence Day All Day 7/3 - 7/4 Emporia Public Library Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Independence Day All Day 7/3–7/4 Branches: Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk: Lindsey Bartlett Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join Emporia author Lindsay Bartlett for an engaging evening of stories, insights, and conversation. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Author Talk: Lindsey Bartlett 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Join Emporia author Lindsay Bartlett for an engaging evening of stories, insights, and conversation.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Spelling Bee: Prehistoric Challenge! Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: Adults, Seniors Put your spelling skills to the test at our Adult Spelling Bee: Prehistoric Challenge at Radius Brewing Company! Compete with fellow word lovers as you tackle dinosaur-themed words. Will you rise to the top or go extinct? View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Adult Spelling Bee: Prehistoric Challenge! 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Put your spelling skills to the test at our Adult Spelling Bee: Prehistoric Challenge at Radius Brewing Company! Compete with fellow word lovers as you tackle dinosaur-themed words. Will you rise to the top or go extinct?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Step into Sweden: A Lindsborg Folkdanslag Celebration Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: All Ages Lindsborg, Kansas is known for its strong Swedish heritage and the remarkable ways their traditions have been passed from generation to generation. The Lindsborg Folkdanslag is no exception! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 25 2026 Sat Step into Sweden: A Lindsborg Folkdanslag Celebration 1:30pm–2:30pm All Ages Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Lindsborg, Kansas is known for its strong Swedish heritage and the remarkable ways their traditions have been passed from generation to generation. The Lindsborg Folkdanslag is no exception!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk: Daniel Markowitz Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for an engaging author talk with Daniel Markowitz, author of The Spoils of Victory. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 14 2026 Fri Author Talk: Daniel Markowitz 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Join us for an engaging author talk with Daniel Markowitz, author of The Spoils of Victory.
Maintenance Days All Day 8/20 - 8/21 Emporia Public Library Closing Aug 20 - 21 2026 Closing Maintenance Days All Day 8/20–8/21 Branches: Emporia Public Library
Labor Day All Day 9/6 - 9/7 Emporia Public Library Closing Sep 6 - 7 2026 Closing Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Branches: Emporia Public Library
Indigenous Peoples' Day/Staff Development Day All Day Emporia Public Library Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Indigenous Peoples' Day/Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Emporia Public Library
Veterans Day All Day Emporia Public Library Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Emporia Public Library
Thanksgiving All Day 11/26 - 11/27 Emporia Public Library Closing Nov 26 - 27 2026 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/26–11/27 Branches: Emporia Public Library
Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/26 Emporia Public Library Closing Dec 24 - 26 2026 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/26 Branches: Emporia Public Library
Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/26 Emporia Public Library Closing Dec 24 - 26 2027 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/26 Branches: Emporia Public Library
Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/26 Emporia Public Library Closing Dec 24 - 26 2028 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/26 Branches: Emporia Public Library