Closing Presidents' Day All Day 2/15–2/16 Feb 15 - 16 2026 Closing Presidents' Day All Day 2/15–2/16 Branches: Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group Meeting Room Closed - Renovations All Day 2/17–3/2 All Ages 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Zoom Room Closed - Renovations All Day 2/17–3/2 All Ages 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.
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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Baby Storytime 9:15am–9:45am Babies (Birth to 18 months) 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–10:30am Toddlers (18-36 months) Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers (18-36 months)" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime 9:45am–10:30am Toddlers (18-36 months) 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.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crafternoons: Soap Making 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Crafternoons: Soap Making 1:30pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors 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.
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 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.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group Stories & STEM: Crater Creators 4:30pm–5:30pm School Age (Grades K-2) Upcoming Registration Required 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) Upcoming Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2) Program Type: STEM Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Queer Book Club: So Many Stars 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Seniors 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.
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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Library Laser Tag 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 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.