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Stories & STEM: Crater Creators

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

School Age (Grades K-2)

Event Details:

Blast off into science and imagination! Kids and their families will discover how craters are made through hands-on fun and be guided by stories that spark curiosity. 

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

Blast off into science and imagination! Kids and their families will discover how craters are made through hands-on fun and be guided by stories that spark curiosity. 

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.

tan background with colorful train and handprints. Text reads "Learn & Play"

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!

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! 💙🐾

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Meeting Room Closed - Renovations

All Day 2/1–2/14
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other

Disclaimer(s)

🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you!

Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. 

Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.

Zoom Room Closed - Renovations

All Day 2/1–2/14
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Zoom Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other

Disclaimer(s)

🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you!

Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. 

Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.

Family Reading Month Challenge

All Day 2/1–2/28
Families
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Online
Event Details:

This challenge encourages families to spend time together reading. 

Presidents' Day

All Day 2/15–2/16
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Meeting Room Closed - Renovations

All Day 2/17–3/2
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other

Disclaimer(s)

🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you!

Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. 

Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.

Zoom Room Closed - Renovations

All Day 2/17–3/2
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Zoom Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other

Disclaimer(s)

🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you!

Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. 

Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.

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: So Many Stars

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: Storytime 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: Storytime 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–11:15am
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime 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.

Stories & STEM: Crater Creators

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (Grades K-2)
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blast off into science and imagination! Kids and their families will discover how craters are made through hands-on fun and be guided by stories that spark curiosity. 

Library Laser Tag

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Register
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required

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. Registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Disclaimer(s)

By filling out this form, I acknowledge the following:
 

  • I will provide a phone number where I can be reached in case of an emergency.
  • I will pick up my child immediately if they act in a manner deemed unacceptable by library staff and/or adult volunteers.
  • I will ensure that my child is dropped off no later than the program start time and picked up promptly.
  • The library accepts no responsibility for any accident/injury that my child may cause to others or themselves.
  • I understand that any photographs taken by library staff may be used to promote the library and library programs. The child’s full name will not appear in any promotional photographs or on social media.
  • If your child is unable to attend, please call the library at (620)340-6462.

Crafternoons: Soap Making

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
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.

Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

Staff Meeting

8:00am–9:00am
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other

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.

Baby Storytime

9:15am–9:45am
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime 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: Storytime 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–11:15am
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime 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.

Ham It Up: Amateur Radio 101

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

Learn & Play

5:30pm–6:30pm
Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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!

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.

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.