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Featured Events

A+ Educators

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

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Join us for an evening dedicated to early childhood educators as we showcase library resources that support teaching young children. Explore our new Little Lessons Kits and digital...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

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Join us for an evening dedicated to early childhood educators as we showcase library resources that support teaching young children. Explore our new Little Lessons Kits and digital tools designed to make your work easier and more inspiring.

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)

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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...

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Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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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.

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Library on the Go

Games for All

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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All Ages

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

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games & Gaming

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

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.

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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

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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...

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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.

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.

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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.

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!

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Special Event

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

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.

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)

Program Type: Storytime

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.

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Toddlers (18-36 months)

Program Type: Storytime

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Zoom Room Closed - Renovations All Day 1/5–1/12 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Zoom Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Disclaimer(s) 🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you! Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Meeting Room Closed - Renovations All Day 1/14–1/17 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Disclaimer(s) 🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you! Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.
				This event is in the "All Ages" group Zoom Room Closed - Renovations All Day 1/14–1/17 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Zoom Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Disclaimer(s) 🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you! Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.
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 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Page Turners: The Storm We Made 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. Disclaimer(s) 🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you! Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library on the Go 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.
11 am			Reservation DOL Wage and Hour Strategic Planning Meeting 11:00am–2:00pm Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting DOL Wage and Hour Strategic Planning Meeting for the new fiscal year 2026.
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: Cardmaking 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: 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. Disclaimer(s) 🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you! Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.
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
3 pm
4 pm				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 Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Collaboration Space 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 "All Ages" group Games for All 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group 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. Disclaimer(s) 🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you! Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Families" group Family Bingo 6:30pm–7:30pm Families This event is in the "Families" group 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. Disclaimer(s) 🛠️ Pardon our dust — we’re sprucing things up for you! Restroom access will be extremely limited, and noise may carry throughout our building. Want to avoid the chaos? Schedule your hold pickup at the Booklocker instead.
7 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 Library Laser Tag 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) By filling out this form, I acknowledge the following: I will provide a phone number where I can be reached in case of an emergency. I will pick up my child immediately if they act in a manner deemed unacceptable by library staff and/or adult volunteers. I will ensure that my child is dropped off no later than 8 PM and picked up promptly at 9 PM. The library accepts no responsibility for any accident/injury that my child may cause to others or themselves. I understand that any photographs taken by library staff may be used to promote the library and library programs. The child’s full name will not appear in any promotional photographs or on social media. If your child is unable to attend, please call the library at (620)340-6462.

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