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Friends of the Library Book Sale: $3/Bag Day

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

Spring into science

Spring Into Science

Tuesday, April 14, 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! 

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. 

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

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!

chalkboard background with colorful chalk drawings, white text says "Día de los Niños"

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!

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Friends of the Library Book Sale: $3/Bag Day

9:00am–6:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their annual spring book sale! Memberships for the Friends are available here. 

Spring Into Science

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
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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Hey, library visitors! We're sharing the library's story through photos and video. If you would like to opt out of the photos or videos, please let a staff member know.

WAWA Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (Grades 3-5)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Book Club

Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

Queer Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club

Join us to discuss this month’s selected title! Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today.

Baby Storytime

9:15am–9:45am
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Program Type: 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.

Toddler Storytime

9:45am–10:30am
Toddlers (18-36 months)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18-36 months)
Program Type: 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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: 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 on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
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.

Crafternoons: Zines

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Find Your Joy Reading Challenge

All Day 4/20–4/24
All Ages
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 Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Register
Registration Required
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. 

Pajama Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Families
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Grades 9-12
Register
Registration Required
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!

Queer Joy Open Mic

3:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Queer Year Round is hosting an open mic event for creative performance pieces

Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

Spring Into Science

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Hey, library visitors! We're sharing the library's story through photos and video. If you would like to opt out of the photos or videos, please let a staff member know.

Día de los Niños

6:30pm–7:30pm
Families
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.

Flores y Fiesta

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
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!

Outreach: Cinco de Mayo

11:00am–3:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event

US DOL Wage and Hour Div - Planning

9:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room

Digital Learn: Computer Basics

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 technology! Join our Digital Learn Series to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.

Pajama Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Families
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Children's 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 time together with stories, songs, and fun.

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.