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Bookmobile @ ARC Park

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Bookmobile @ Rainbow Stage @ ARC Park

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Fall Book Sale: Members Only Night

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Friends get first pick! Join the Friends of the Library and enjoy early access to the Fall Book Sale before it opens to the public. Browse great reads, discover hidden gems, and support the Emporia Public Library with every purchase. Not a Friend yet? Join today!

HAPp Now

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Join us for the Wyandotte County Hypertension Information Session at KCKPL's South Branch Library! Learn what your blood pressure numbers mean, why hypertension matters, and how to manage it with simple strategies and accurate home monitoring. This event is part of the Doctober: Health Awareness Series.

Marlatt Task Force

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Meeting

Video Games

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Blockbuster Saturday: Power Ballad (2026)

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Enjoy a Saturday matinee at the Main Library. Doors open 10 minutes before showtime. Seating is first come, first served. Snacks, and beverages with a lid are allowed. Power Ballad (2026) (R) 1h. 38m. (Swank) Follows a wedding singer and a flagging pop star who come together to write a song to comedic consequences.

Bookmobile @ Downtown Hays Market

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The Downtown Hays Market is at the pavilion located at 10th and Main.

Bookmobile @ Victoria City Park

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Crafternoons: Bleach Paint Tote Bags

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Get crafty this fall and give a plain tote bag a creative makeover! Use bleach paint to create unique designs and patterns, then take home a custom bag that’s ready for all your autumn adventures.

Fall Book Sale

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Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book! Discover hidden gems, stock up on great reads, and support the Emporia Public Library at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale.

Library on the Go: Día de los Muertos

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We're joining Emporia Main Street for a celebration of Día de los Muertos! Stop by the Emporia Public Library’s table to say hello, enjoy a little library fun, and check out our crafts, giveaways, and other goodies. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Milagritos Mexicanos / Mexican Milagritos Amulet

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*English description is after the Spanish description.* Aporta creatividad e intenciones positivas para diseñar un amuleto lleno de vida utilizando pintura, cintas y dijes dorados. Los milagritos surgieron de la fusión entre las prácticas devocionales indígenas de México y las tradiciones españolas de ofrendas votivas católicas. Las cuales resultaron en una representación vibrante de gratitud, deseos y protección que, a menudo, adopta la forma de un corazón. Los milagritos están recomendados...

Show & Tell in the Makerspace - Collage Buttons

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Use our material scraps like paper, stickers, and other to create one of a kind buttons using our button presses. Free for all ages, no need to register.

Taco 'Bout Housing

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Winfield Area Habitat for Humanity Taco 'Bout Housing "A discussion of factors behind the housing crisis" A panel of housing specialists from local, county and state organizations will provide updates on current activities in our community and will be available to answer your questions. Several local organizations will provide opportunities for you to join the efforts and take action to improve housing in Winfield. Taco bar and construction site tour immediately following. This event is organ...

Trunk-or-Treat at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library

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Come join us around the Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library's parking lot where decorated cars will have candy to hand to trick-or-treaters! Costumes are encouraged, but EVERYONE is welcome for our fall celebration.

Data Centers Public Forum

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Panel discussion of data center issue by Kansas Interfaith Action, Kansas Sierra Club, and Climate and Energy Project.

Fall Book Sale

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Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book! Discover hidden gems, stock up on great reads, and support the Emporia Public Library at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale.

Riley County Genealogical Society program

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Educational program free & open to the public

"Let's Talk" ESL Conversation Group with RISE

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Are you looking for a group to practice your English skills and engage in group conversation? Join RISE (Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment) every Monday for Let's Talk! It is recommended that participants have enough English proficiency to communicate in everyday situations, such as scheduling an appointment, asking for directions, or having simple conversations.

ACOTAR Night

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Join us for a fun night celebrating the phenomenon that is the world of ACTOAR.

Bookmobile @ Sunrise Park

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Chess Club

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Citizenship Classes

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A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library. The offered classes last ten weeks and include coursework focused on the English language, American history, and civics knowledge needed to pass the naturalization interview and exam. Adults 18 and older are welcome to participate if they've had their green card for at least 5 years.

Computer Essentials, a Senior Planet course

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This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life. The organizer requires have a Gmail address. If you need help setting one up, please ask at the front desk or call the Senior Planet hotline: 888-713-3495. Registration is required; minimum of 5 participants to hold the course. This cour...

Cookbook Club

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Digital Diagnosis

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Join us for an evening drop-in as we help diagnose your digital dilemmas. Swing by with your phone, laptop, or tablet, and we’ll work to get things running smoothly again. Quick questions, weird glitches, or “Why is it doing that?” moments—we’ve got you covered. Need more than a quick fix? We’ll connect you with a Book-a-Librarian session for one-on-one support.

Fall Book Sale: $10/Bag Day

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Fill a bag and fill your shelves! Today, book lovers, educators, and bargain hunters can stock up on great reads for just $10 per bag. Bags are provided, so come ready to discover hidden gems and take home a stack of books.

Flint Hills Aviators

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FAA sponsored Safety Meeting for local pilots

Google Docs

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Here’s Google’s version of word processing. Learn about the setup of Google Docs and how you can use this program with your Google account in a collaborative and virtual environment. Please include a telephone number and email address with your registration.

Make It Monday

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Kick off your week with a dose of creativity! Drop by every Monday to try a new DIY project. This week's project: Cauldron Charm.

Manhattan Toastmasters

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To provide a supportive and positive environment for our members to practice their public speaking and leadership skills.

Mending Monday

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Bring items to mend or alter, or your latest sewing project and take advantage of the Sewing Machines and supplies in the library sewing lab the first Monday of the month from 6 pm to 8 pm. Come for the evening and share ideas and inspiration or just drop in for a quick repair. Hope to see you there!

Yack & Yarn

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Fiber crafting

Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #1

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Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #2

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Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #3

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Fall Book Sale: $3/Bag Day

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Don’t miss the final day of the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale! The deals get even better—fill a provided bag with great reads for just $3 per bag. Come ready to stock up, discover new favorites, and support your library.

Rudd Tutoring

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Textile Tuesdays

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Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday. We provide sewing machines and a few other supplies, but you are encouraged to bring your own projects to work on. Attendees can help one another troubleshoot and grow in their crafting capabilities!

Aprende Inglés Desde Cero

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El programa ESL Desde Cero está diseñado para personas que desean aprender inglés desde el nivel más básico, sin necesidad de tener conocimientos previos. Es ideal para principiantes que buscan desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para comunicarse en situaciones cotidianas.

Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #4

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Bookmobile @ FHSU Tebo Library

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