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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.

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.

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
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.

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?

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. 

Offsite Event
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
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.

Offsite Event
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.

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
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.

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?

Offsite Event
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!

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.

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
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Labor Day

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

Veterans Day

All Day
Emporia Public Library
Closing
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Emporia Public Library

Thanksgiving

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

Christmas

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

Christmas

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

Christmas

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