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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! 💙🐾

A digital graphic promoting "Stories & STEM: Nature Detectives" features a split design with text and a magnifying glass icon on a green background on the left, and an indoor greenhouse scene with a waterfall, plants, and large windows on the right. The design highlights a nature-themed educational program combining storytelling and STEM exploration.

Stories & STEM: Nature Detectives

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

School Age (Grades K-2)

Event Details:

Kids will explore gardening and become nature detectives as they use their senses to discover the world around them.

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

Kids will explore gardening and become nature detectives as they use their senses to discover the world around them.

Illustration promoting "Family Storytime" with four children holding hands and standing in a row, two children have blurred faces. The design features bold blue text at the top and a colorful scalloped border in pastel shades of yellow, pink, purple, and blue.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

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 Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
board game with pawn photo, red text "Games for All"

Games for All

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

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Grab your friends for an afternoon of competition and collaboration across various video and board games. 

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

Grab your friends for an afternoon of competition and collaboration across various video and board games. 

blue background with black/red/white ball bouncing. White text reads "Pokémon Exchange"

Pokémon Exchange

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Calling all trainers: We choose YOU to celebrate all things Pokémon. Catch the fun and trade cards with your friends!

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

Calling all trainers: We choose YOU to celebrate all things Pokémon. Catch the fun and trade cards with your friends!

Purple space background with astronaut and satellite. Text reads 'Signals from the stars: Space Communication"

Signals from the Stars: Space Communication with Mark Brown

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a fascinating look at how we communicate across the vastness of space. Mark Brown, director of the ESU Peterson Planetarium, will guide us through the science, technolo...

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

Join us for a fascinating look at how we communicate across the vastness of space.

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Family Trivia

6:30pm–7:30pm
Families
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Curious minds of all ages team up for this trivia challenge; winners get bragging rights and prizes.

Games for All

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Grab your friends for an afternoon of competition and collaboration across various video and board games. 

Pokémon Exchange

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all trainers: We choose YOU to celebrate all things Pokémon. Catch the fun and trade cards with your friends!

Easter Sunday

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Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25
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Juneteenth

All Day
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Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
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Labor Day

All Day 9/6–9/7
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Veterans Day

All Day
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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
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Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
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Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
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Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
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