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This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Family Reading Month Challenge
All Day
2/1–2/28
Families
Age Group:
Families
Program Type:
Online
Event Details:
This challenge encourages families to spend time together reading.
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Emporia Public Library
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb-Mar
2026
Meeting Room Closed - Renovations
All Day
2/17–3/2
All Ages
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb-Mar
2026
Zoom Room Closed - Renovations
All Day
2/17–3/2
All Ages
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 18 months)" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Baby Storytime
9:15am–9:45am
Babies (Birth to 18 months)
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
This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Toddler Storytime
9:45am–10:30am
Toddlers (18-36 months)
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.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:15am
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Crafternoons: Soap Making
1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Emporia Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Find your new favorite craft at our monthly event. Sign-up is available for ages 13+; registration opens two (2) weeks before each event.
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This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
WAWA Book Club
4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (Grades 3-5)
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.
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This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Stories & STEM: Crater Creators
4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (Grades K-2)
Library Branch:
Emporia Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-2)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Blast off into science and imagination! Kids and their families will discover how craters are made through hands-on fun and be guided by stories that spark curiosity.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Queer Book Club: So Many Stars
5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults,
Seniors
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.
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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
Teens,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
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
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Library Laser Tag
7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Teens,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
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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