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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

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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.

Colorful Sips

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Mix up colorful alcohol-free concoctions that are sure to delight!

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Event Details:

Mix up colorful alcohol-free concoctions that are sure to delight!

blue and green text reads "Kids' Koncerts" above families dancing

Kids' Koncerts: StoneLion Puppet Show

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

The first Koncert will be held in the Little Theater at!Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts wil...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

The first Koncert will be held in the Little Theater at!

blue background with colorful border. White text "Masters of Art" over easel with paints. Below, blue text "Grades 3-5"

Color Our World: Masters of Art

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

School Age (Grades 3-5)

Event Details:

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Vincent Van Gogh.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Vincent Van Gogh.

Bookshelf background behind gold square with black text that reads "Flash Book Sale"

Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services! Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services!
Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

Friends of the Library Flash Book Sale

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services! Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library at their book sale to support library programs and services!
Friends memberships are available at bit.ly/EPLfriendsignup

Art Supply Swap

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Exchange your gently used art supplies for new-to-you materials in this swap event.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Exchange your gently used art supplies for new-to-you materials in this swap event.

Library van in front of brick library building. Blue banner at the bottom with white text that reads "library on the go"

Tuesdays at the Park

Tuesday, June 10, 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're at Peter Pan Park.

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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're at Peter Pan Park.

Color our World: Masters of Art

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

School Age (Grades 3-5)

Event Details:

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Alma Thomas.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Dive into the bold and colorful world of famous artists, discovering their techniques and creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Today's artist: Alma Thomas.

Kids' Koncerts: Rockin’ Rob Show

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts will be moved across the street to the Little Theater at th...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Courtyard

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Meet us in the library courtyard for fun, family-friendly shows! In cases of extreme heat or inclement weather, Koncerts will be moved across the street to the Little Theater at the Civic Auditorium.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. ONLINE: Summer Reading Challenge All Day 5/28 - 7/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Online Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Online Event Details: Get rewarded for reading by tracking your 100 weekly minutes this summer! Log your reading at bit.ly/EPLbeanstack or pick up a paper log to earn rewards!
		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Photo Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/7 - 7/13 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Online Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Online Event Details: Pick up a scavenger hunt list, complete the photo challenges throughout the week, and submit your images to youthservices@emporialibrary.org by July 13 for a chance to win a prize.
9 am		This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group. Baby Storytime 9:15am - 9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group. 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. This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group. Toddler Storytime 9:45am - 10:15am Toddlers (18-36 months) This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group. 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.			This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group. Baby Storytime 9:15am - 9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group. 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. This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group. Toddler Storytime 9:45am - 10:15am Toddlers (18-36 months) This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Page Turners Book Club: Shelterwood 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Tuesdays at the Park 10:00am - 11:00am Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group. 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 event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group. 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.
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2 pm			This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group. Masters of Art 2:30pm - 3:30pm School Age (Grades 3-5) This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group. 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.	This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group. This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group. Water Games 2:30pm - 3:30pm Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group. This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5), School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Beat the heat and be prepared for fun water games in the library courtyard.
3 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group. Lyric Lab 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Program Type: Other Event Details: From throwbacks to fresh drops, share the songs that move you and find your next favorite track.
4 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Board Meeting 4:15pm - 5:15pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Digital Learn: Technology for Beginners 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Upcoming 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Henna & Heritage 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Explore the art and tradition of henna with Essential Henna of Topeka, including its cultural roots, natural ingredients, and a personalized design for attendees.

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