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Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Emporia Public Library for a flash book sale during Emporia First Friday and then again on Saturday! Explore a selection of books for readers of all ages at affordable prices.

Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

9:00am - 12:00pm
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 Emporia Public Library for a flash book sale during Emporia First Friday and then again on Saturday! Explore a selection of books for readers of all ages at affordable prices.

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

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

Roaming Readers: The Anthropocene Reviewed

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Get your steps in as we discuss short selections of The Anthropocene Review by John Green while walking the Flinthills Mall. We will meet at the west entrance. February 10: “The Hall of Presidents” through “The Internet” (pp. 67-88)

Page Turners Book Club: The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson

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

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

Book selection: The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson

Family Bingo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Dot your way to five in a row with family bingo! Snack on popcorn as you compete for prizes.

Digital Learn: Job Seekers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Computer Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Power up your job search with our Digital Learn program! We'll connect you with job and resume-building resources, access to technology, and guidance on how to use these tools effectively.

WAWA Book Club

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

Bring your friends and read the 2024–2025 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

Book Speed Dating

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Discover your next great read in a fast-paced "speed dating" event as you get to know a variety of books in just a few minutes!

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 - 10:15am
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.

Teen Hang Out

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a chill space to hang out, play games, and connect with friends at the library!

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.

Crafternoons: Stamped Tea Towels

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 16+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.

Presidents' Day

All Day 2/16 - 2/17
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Memory Café

10:00am - 11:30am
Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

The library is providing a welcoming space for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers to connect, share, and enjoy activities together.

WAWA Book Club

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

Bring your friends and read the 2024–2025 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.

Queer Book Club: All the Things We Don't Talk About

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Book selection: All the Things We Don't Talk About by Amy Feltman

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 - 10:15am
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.

Teen Hang Out

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a chill space to hang out, play games, and connect with friends at the library!

Library Laser Tag

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

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  • If your child is unable to attend, please call the library at (620)340-6462.