Monday - Friday | 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | 1-5 p.m.
Services
Please note: Mobile hotspots are no longer available due to rising costs.
Computer Access
For patrons' convenience, the Emporia Public Library offers free access to:
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Public computers
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Self service legal research computer, funded by the Lyon County Law Library, including WestLaw
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Please note: library staff cannot give legal advice, perform legal research, or interpret legal materials.
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Microfilm workstation (for use with Emporia Public Library's Emporia Gazette microfilm collection)
For more information about our public computers or Wi-Fi access, please read our Internet and Computer Use Policy.
All library computers are equipped with Windows and Microsoft Office, and are filtered in accordance with our Children's Internet Protection Act Policy.
Printing
To meet the evolving needs of patrons, the Emporia Public Library offers printing at minimal cost (black and white copies $0.25/color $0.50 per page) through:
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Mobile printing at airprinter.com/emporia
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Uploaded documents default to 2-sided copies
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Public computers
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Photocopier (with USB printing capability)
Proctoring
For proctoring services, contact (620) 340-6462 or proctoring@emporialibrary.org.
Good to know:
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Proctoring is only available by appointment Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Appointments must be scheduled with the library at least 2 days in advance
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Students are responsible for making proctoring arrangements with their institution
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Laptops are not provided; students must bring their own devices
Please review the Proctoring Policy for additional information.
Faxing
There is a self-service fax machine available for public use. Faxes can be paid for using credit/debit cards directly, or patrons can purchase prepaid fax cards are the service desk on the 2nd floor. Instructions for sending a fax are directly provided at the machine, and staff are able to provide basic support, as needed.
Scanning
Patrons can scan to a USB or email with the copier or with our dedicated scanning station.