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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

Event Details:

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

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

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 "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 Memory Café 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Library on the Go, Summer Event Details: Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.		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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1 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group Step into Sweden: A Lindsborg Folkdanslag Celebration 1:30pm–2:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Event Details: Lindsborg, Kansas is known for its strong Swedish heritage and the remarkable ways their traditions have been passed from generation to generation. The Lindsborg Folkdanslag is no exception!
2 pm		This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group T-Rex Trinkets 2:30pm–3:30pm School Age (Grades 3-5) This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Event Details: Kids will make their own dinosaur-themed trinket dish—perfect for holding little treasures in prehistoric style!	This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Fossil Finders 2:30pm–3:30pm School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades 3-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5) Program Type: STEM, Summer Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to dig into dinosaur fun! Kids will become junior paleontologists while taking part in a special dinosaur activity led by teachers from the Imaginarium.
3 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 Dino Soap Bars 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 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 Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Program Type: STEM, Summer Event Details: A fun and creative soap-making workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dino treasure inside!
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Digital Learn: Cybersecurity 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming Library Branch: Emporia Public Library Room: Computer Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Digital Learning, Summer Registration Required Event Details: Want to stay safer online? This class will cover useful tips for protecting your devices, avoiding scams, and recognizing common cybersecurity threats.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Art After Hours: Printmaking 6:30pm–7:30pm 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, Summer Registration Required Event Details: Teens and adults are invited to explore printmaking in a relaxed, welcoming environment—no experience needed. It’s all about experimenting, having fun, and making something uniquely yours!

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