Emporia Public Library

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Emporia Public Library
110 E 6th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: Closed

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Learn & Play

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program designed for families with young children! In partnership with a variety of local organizations and early childhood service providers, each s...

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program designed for families with young children!

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Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Seniors

Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center:

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

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Library on the Go

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Games for All

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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.

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Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market:

Visit the Library on the Go at the Emporia Farmers Market to check out books, sign up for a library card, and explore fun activities while you shop local.

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Library on the Go

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Signals from the Stars: Space Communication with Mark Brown

Saturday, January 24, 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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Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed animal as we enjoy a cozy time together with stories, songs, and fun.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed animal as we enjoy a cozy time together with stories, songs, and fun.

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Family Reading Month Kickoff

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Join us as we kick off Family Reading Month in February with a space-themed celebration packed with epic adventures, activities, and fun!

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Join us as we kick off Family Reading Month in February with a space-themed celebration packed with epic adventures, activities, and fun!

The image features a sign that says "baby storytime" in soft brown, rounded letters. Above the text, there is a cute mobile illustration hanging from a curved bar, with three adorable objects: a smiling yellow crescent moon, a white cloud with rosy cheeks, and a cheerful blue star. The border of the image is a scalloped pattern in a soft mint green color, creating a gentle and soothing atmosphere.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 18 months)

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: Off Site

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)

Program Type: Storytime

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Toddlers (18-36 months)

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: Off Site

Age Group: Toddlers (18-36 months)

Program Type: Storytime

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Age Group:

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: Off Site

Age Group: Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Program Type: Storytime

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Time	Sun (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
All Day			Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Emporia Public Library
9 am		This event is in the "Seniors" group Library on the Go: Emporia Senior Center 9:00am–11:00am Seniors Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Baby Storytime 9:15am–9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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) Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Page Turners Book Club: The God of the Woods 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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 "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crafternoons: Leaf Silhouette Art 1:30pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm	Reservation Abate District 12 Meeting 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly non-profit meeting			Reservation Bookworms Bookclub Meeting 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Discuss latest book Meet for Bookclub
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group LEGO Master Builders 4:00pm–5:00pm School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Atrium Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Build a masterpiece with EPL’s LEGO collection and show off your creations.		This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group WAWA Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm School Age (Grades 3-5) This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Zoom Room Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: Book Club Bring your friends and read the 2025–2026 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Master List nominees. We’ll have snacks and activities for readers.	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: All board meetings are open to the community. Join the Zoom meeting here. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
5 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond the Brick 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Atrium Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Why should kids get all the fun? Teens and adults are invited to join in on the LEGO-building fun. Craft a masterpiece from scratch or add an extra layer of fun with challenge cards.
6 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk: Kerry Moyer 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Event Details: Explore the art of poetry with Kerry Moyer, author of four collections including Salt. Whether you’re an avid reader or an aspiring writer, this is a chance to be inspired by a published voice in today’s poetry scene.