Emporia Public Library

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Emporia Public Library
110 E 6th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
United States

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Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Find your library joy

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...

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 Cafe

Memory Café

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

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Library on the Go

Event Details:

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

art after hours

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.

Register

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.

dark blue background. White text reads "Pajama Storytime" over clouds and stars.

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.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting 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 evening together with stories, songs, and fun.

Corsage Course

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!

Register

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!

A colorful poster with text "Spring into Science" features botanical and scientific elements, including a microscope, petri dish, books, and glassware with plants. Green foliage decorates top border, emphasizing a theme of nature and scientific exploration.

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...

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!

chalkboard background with colorful chalk drawings, white text says "Día de los Niños"

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...

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.

ombre pink to white background with watercolor flowers. Black text says "Flores y Fiesta"

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!

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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

dark blue background. White text reads "Pajama Storytime" over clouds and stars.

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.

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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Time	Sun (8/16)	Mon (8/17)	Tue (8/18)	Wed (8/19)	Thu (8/20)	Fri (8/21)	Sat (8/22)
All Day					Closing Maintenance Days All Day 8/20–8/21 Branches: Emporia Public Library
10 am			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.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Queer Book Club: Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Book Club, Summer Join us to discuss this month’s selected title! Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Digital Learn: Technology for Beginners 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Start building your confidence with technology! Join our Digital Learn Series to learn how to navigate a computer, master email, and stay safe online.