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Find Your Joy Reading Challenge

All Day 4/20 - 4/24

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by finding your joy! Our all-ages April Reading Challenge lets you read what you love, log your reading online or on paper, and enjoy a prize at the...

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Library Branch: Online

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Online

Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by finding your joy! Our all-ages April Reading Challenge lets you read what you love, log your reading online or on paper, and enjoy a prize at the end.

Program code: 263f1

Memory Café

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Adults, Seniors

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Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Library on the Go

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Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

Art After Hours

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Teens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Discover something brand-new, creative, and colorful! Registration opens two weeks prior to the event.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover something brand-new, creative, and colorful! Registration opens two weeks prior to the event.

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Families

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

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Storytime

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

Corsage Course

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Teens, Grades 9-12

Event Details:

Learn how to make your own original floral accessories for prom. Materials are provided!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to make your own original floral accessories for prom. Materials are provided!

Spring Into Science

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun night of hands-on science activities at this after-hours event presented by the NSTA, ACS, HALO, and Tri-Beta from ESU. This year we’re hosting two events, so come expl...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun night of hands-on science activities at this after-hours event presented by the NSTA, ACS, HALO, and Tri-Beta from ESU. This year we’re hosting two events, so come explore new stations at each event!

Día de los Niños

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Día de los Niños is a celebration of literacy, cultural diversity, and the joy that comes from sharing traditions with children. Join the library for a community celebration of all...

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Día de los Niños is a celebration of literacy, cultural diversity, and the joy that comes from sharing traditions with children. Join the library for a community celebration of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Flores y Fiesta

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style—make your own colorful flower crown!

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style—make your own colorful flower crown!

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed friend as we tell stories, sing songs, and play with our stuffed friends.

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Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along a beloved stuffed friend as we tell stories, sing songs, and play with our stuffed friends.

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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, Summer 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) 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, Summer 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) 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, Summer 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, Summer 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) 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, Summer 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, Summer 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: Friends Helping Friends by Patrick Hoffman 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, Summer 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 in the Park: Peter Pan 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, Summer Event Details: Join us for Tuesdays in the Park! In June and July, we will meet at a park in town once a month. We will share stories, create crafts, and get moving with fun activities—plus a few surprises along the way!		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, Summer 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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12 pm			This event is in the "Families" group Kids' Koncerts: Janie Next Door 12:00pm–1:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: Families Program Type: Performance, Summer Event Details: Join us at noon in the library courtyard for a lively, family-friendly performance with Janie Next Door!
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Black Sunday – April 14, 1935 – is an unforgettable moment in history. The photographs from the dust storm in southwest Kansas that day made headlines across America. How did Kansans respond to this challenging moment in history?
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Kick, Score, Explore! A World Cup Party 2:30pm–3:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event, Summer Event Details: Join us for a World Cup-themed celebration filled with soccer-inspired games, challenges, and global fun! Test your skills with mini soccer activities, learn about countries that compete in the World Cup, and show off your team spirit.
3 pm
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: The Emporia Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly in an open-to-the-public session. The Public Comment Policy applies to all Emporia Public Library Board Meetings. Join the Zoom meeting here.
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6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk: Linzi Garcia 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Join us for an evening with poet Linzi Garcia as she shares readings from her work and reflects on the power of poetry to capture identity, community, and everyday moments.

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