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ham it up: amateur radio 101

Ham It Up: Amateur Radio 101

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the world of amateur radio, presented by the Emporia Amateur Radio Society! Explore authentic equipment and learn how radio operators connect...

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

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the world of amateur radio, presented by the Emporia Amateur Radio Society! Explore authentic equipment and learn how radio operators connect across town and around the world.

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Learn & Play

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program designed for families with young children! Each session invites caregivers and kids to play, explore, and learn side-by-side through hands-on...

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program designed for families with young children!

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Library Laser Tag

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Age Group:

Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Library Laser Tag:

At this after-hours event, the lights will be dimmed and teams will compete using laser phasers.  This event is limited to twenty (20) participants in Grades 6–12. Registratio...

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
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: Meeting 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.

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! 💙🐾

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
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LEGO Master Builders

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Build a masterpiece with EPL’s LEGO collection and show off your creations.

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

Build a masterpiece with EPL’s LEGO collection and show off your creations.

grey background with photo of LEGO house. Light blue text reads "Beyond the Brick"

Beyond the Brick

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Why should kids get all the fun? Teens and adults are invited to join in on the LEGO-building fun. Craft a masterpiece from scratch or add an extra layer of fun with challenge cards.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Why should kids get all the fun? Teens and adults are invited to join in on the LEGO-building fun. Craft a masterpiece from scratch or add an extra layer of fun with challenge cards.

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
Meeting Room at Emporia Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-2)

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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