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Día de los Niños

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Children's 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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Piñata Palooza

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Get in the mood to fiesta by creating your own personal piñata. 

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get in the mood to fiesta by creating your own personal piñata. 

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Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Start building your confidence with Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

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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 Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

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Path to Public Office Workshop

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

9:30 a.m.—Role and Responsibilities11 a.m.—Election Process4:30 p.m.—Candidate ToolsConsidering running for office? Learn more about what it takes to run for election with a day fu...

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

9:30 a.m.—Role and Responsibilities
11 a.m.—Election Process
4:30 p.m.—Candidate Tools

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Lights, Camera, Kanopy!

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Explore how to access EPL’s newest video streaming service, then enjoy a movie and popcorn on us!

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Explore how to access EPL’s newest video streaming service, then enjoy a movie and popcorn on us!

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Summer Reading Kickoff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Discover a world in color through our summer reading program! Join us for fun crafts and activities as we kick off our summer reading program.  Sign up on Beanstack (bit.ly/EP...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Discover a world in color through our summer reading program! Join us for fun crafts and activities as we kick off our summer reading program.

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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.

Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Register
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 Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

Evening Readers: The Fury

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.

Library Board Meeting

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

All board meetings are open to the community.

Path to Public Office Workshop

9:30am - 5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

9:30 a.m.—Role and Responsibilities
11 a.m.—Election Process
4:30 p.m.—Candidate Tools

Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

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 Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

Page Turners Book Club: The Great Divide

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Crafternoons: Glass Etching

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

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

The May craft is glass etching.

Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

9:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Library on the Go
Event Details:

Catch the Library on the Go at the Emporia Senior Center for a monthly visit filled with books, resources, and personalized library services.

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

The Friends of the Emporia Public Library Board meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session.

Digital Learn: Microsoft Office

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 Microsoft Office applications! Attendees of all three sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing. 

Memory Café

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

Queer Book Club: Southernmost

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.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Booked for Mystery: Friends in Napa

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.

Evening Readers: Shelterwood

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.

Page Turners Book Club: The Fury

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Library Board Meeting

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

All board meetings are open to the community.

Queer Book Club: Days Without End

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Crafternoons: Yarn Trinket Bowls

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
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.

Booked for Mystery: The Blast From the Past

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.

Evening Readers: The Bookshop

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.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library