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!

06/24/2026

Your next park day starts at the EPL Booklocker 📚🌲☀️

Did you know you can pick up library books and other holds 24/7 at the Booklocker in Peter Pan Park? Simply place your holds, choose the Booklocker as your pickup location, and your next park reading day is just a few taps away!

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖
06/22/2026

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

🌞 First day of summer = first-rate reading weather!Whether you're relaxing in the shade or soaking up a little sunshine,...
06/20/2026

🌞 First day of summer = first-rate reading weather!

Whether you're relaxing in the shade or soaking up a little sunshine, today is the perfect day to enjoy a good book in the park. 📚🌳

And if you're looking for your next read, remember you can place holds and pick up library books and other items 24/7 from the BookLocker in Peter Pan Park!

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06/15/2026

Discover what's happening at the library this week! ✨📖
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Which generation does it better? 👀 Let us know in the comments below! No matter what generation you are from, everyone c...
06/12/2026

Which generation does it better? 👀 Let us know in the comments below!

No matter what generation you are from, everyone can agree that the Summer Reading Program at EPL is the best way to spend your summer! 😎📚
Lock in and ✨slay✨ your way through all six weeks for a chance to win one of our grand prize baskets at the end of the summer.

See us in person or sign up online: https://app.readerzone.com/homepage/emporia-public-library-12592/266072

Program codes:
Kids: 0d1ad
Teens: f7404
Adults: ac371

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. for Storm & Sanctuary: An Evening of Music with Angela Perry.Having performed on m...
06/11/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. for Storm & Sanctuary: An Evening of Music with Angela Perry.

Having performed on more than 240 stages across 17 states, Angela Perry captivates audiences with haunting piano, powerful storytelling, and a voice that carries both ache and resilience. Whether you're a longtime music lover or simply looking for a memorable night out, this is a performance you won't want to miss.🎶

Strong winds. Endless dust. Unforgettable stories.Join us this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and explore one of the most definin...
06/08/2026

Strong winds. Endless dust. Unforgettable stories.

Join us this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and explore one of the most defining periods in Kansas history. Through historic photographs and firsthand accounts, Katie Keckeisen will will bring to life the experiences of Kansans who endured one of the most challenging chapters in our state's history and reveal how the Dust Bowl's legacy continues to shape life in the Midwest today.

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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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