Emporia Public Library

Emporia Public Library The Emporia Public Library is the oldest library in the State of Kansas in continuous operation (since 1869!).

We are here to serve our community with free services, programs, and resources!

☀️ Jump into June with exciting events, creative activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and explore ...
06/01/2026

☀️ Jump into June with exciting events, creative activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and explore at the library all month long! 📚

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖
06/01/2026

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖

Staff Recommends: Leah’s Pick 📚Turns out evil needs administrative support, too 🖤✨Looking for your next fantasy read? Tr...
05/31/2026

Staff Recommends: Leah’s Pick 📚
Turns out evil needs administrative support, too 🖤✨
Looking for your next fantasy read? Try "Assistant to the Villain" by Hannah Nicole Maehrer—a witty fantasy filled with humor, adventure, and an unexpected workplace romance!

🦖 What a dino-mite way to kick off Summer Reading!Thank you to everyone who joined us for our prehistoric Summer Reading...
05/29/2026

🦖 What a dino-mite way to kick off Summer Reading!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our prehistoric Summer Reading Kickoff. We loved seeing so many families stomping, exploring, creating, and getting excited for a summer full of reading adventures! 📚☀️🦕

A special thank you to the Emporia Arts Council and the Friends of the Library for helping make the fun even bigger. Missed the kickoff? No worries! You can still sign up for Summer Reading at any point this summer either at the library or on ReaderZone. Track your reading, earn prizes, and join the fun whenever you're ready!📚✨

05/27/2026

The countdown is over… Summer Reading Kickoff is TODAY! ☀️
Join us at 3 p.m. for a dino-mite afternoon filled with prehistoric fun, activities, and reading adventures for all ages! 🦕✨

Dig into stories, stomp into summer, and get ready to make this reading season roar!🌋📖

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖
05/25/2026

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖

Staff Recommends: Sarah’s Pick 📚A little mystery, a little murder, and a dash of French cooking 🥖Be sure to check out "M...
05/24/2026

Staff Recommends: Sarah’s Pick 📚
A little mystery, a little murder, and a dash of French cooking 🥖
Be sure to check out "Mastering the Art of French Murder" by Colleen Cambridge—a cozy mystery filled with suspense, charm, and delicious culinary flair!

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖
05/18/2026

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖

Staff Recommends: Sharon’s Pick 📚This one is the cat’s meow 🐾Cat by Phaidon is a charming visual collection celebrating ...
05/17/2026

Staff Recommends: Sharon’s Pick 📚
This one is the cat’s meow 🐾
Cat by Phaidon is a charming visual collection celebrating our favorite feline companions through art, culture, and history. Check it out on your next visit to the library!

Celebrating 25 years of a timeless fairytale that taught us layers are a good thing. 🧅✨Whether you grew up quoting the m...
05/15/2026

Celebrating 25 years of a timeless fairytale that taught us layers are a good thing. 🧅✨

Whether you grew up quoting the movies or are discovering the story for the first time, take a trip back to Far Far Away and explore more swamp-approved picks next time you’re at the library!

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110 E. 6th Avenue
Emporia, KS
66801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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