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Digital Learn: Technology for Beginners

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Start building your confidence with technology! Join our Digital Learn Series Monday to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online. Attendees of all four ...

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 Monday to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online. Attendees of all four sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing.

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Digital Learn: Technology for Beginners

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Start building your confidence with technology! Join our Digital Learn Series Monday to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online. Attendees of all four ...

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 Monday to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online. Attendees of all four sessions will be eligible for a prize drawing.

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Tuesdays at the Park

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Find us at the park this summer for a story and fun! This week we'll be at Las Casitas Park! 

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Library on the Go
Event Details:

Find us at the park this summer for a story and fun! This week we'll be at Las Casitas Park! 

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Cardboard Cruisers

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Buckle up for a fun-filled pretend drive-in movie experience where families can decorate a "car" and enjoy a screening of Cars in their new ride!

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

Buckle up for a fun-filled pretend drive-in movie experience where families can decorate a "car" and enjoy a screening of Cars in their new ride!

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60-Second Showdown

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Age Group:

Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Event Details:

Test your skills and compete in fast-paced, hilarious challenges! This program is all about quick thinking, teamwork, and fun. Are you ready to beat the clock?

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Test your skills and compete in fast-paced, hilarious challenges! This program is all about quick thinking, teamwork, and fun. Are you ready to beat the clock?

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Dance Party

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Get ready to groove, giggle, and move as you dive into high-energy dance games that inspire creativity, test your coordination, and and bring out your inner dancer in a fun-filled ...

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

Get ready to groove, giggle, and move as you dive into high-energy dance games that inspire creativity, test your coordination, and and bring out your inner dancer in a fun-filled challenge!

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Emporia Reads Together: Strong Towns

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us to discuss this year's selection: Strong Towns by Charles Marohn. Attendees will be entered into a prize drawing!

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

Join us to discuss this year's selection: Strong Towns by Charles Marohn. Attendees will be entered into a prize drawing!

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Back to School Bash: Minecraft Mania

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Students of all ages will gather to celebrate the start of a new academic year! Families and students can catch up with friends and share stories from their summer adventures—and s...

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

Students of all ages will gather to celebrate the start of a new academic year! Families and students can catch up with friends and share stories from their summer adventures—and sign up for a free library card.

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Read It! Paint It! Mini Edition

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

From page to canvas: Let your inner artist thrive as you paint a tiny canvas. 

Masters of Art

10:00am–11:00am
School Age (Grades 3-5)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

Crafternoons: Squeegee Art

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.

Masters of Art

2:30pm–3:30pm
School Age (Grades 3-5)
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will discover the world of famous artists in this fun, hands-on program! After learning about each artist's life and unique style, children will create their own artwork inspired by that artist.

Personal Puzzle Party

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Puzzlers assemble! Let the creativity and fun come together as you piece together a one-of-a-kind jigsaw designed by you!

Crafternoons: Faux Stained Glass

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.

Library Maintenance Days

All Day 8/21–8/22
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 8/31–9/1
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Crafternoons

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.

Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Crafternoons

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.

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Crafternoons

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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Christmas

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

Christmas

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

Christmas

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

Christmas

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

Christmas

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