The Emporia Public Library celebrated a major milestone Saturday.
The day marked exactly 150 years since, on Dec. 14, 1869, a group of Emporia citizens recognized the need for a library in the 12-year-old community. A year of special events, speakers and more culminated with a 150th birthday party. Library staff, board members and advocates along with local politicians and patrons helped mark the occasion.
Emporia Public Library Director Robin Newell said it is the longest continuously operating library in Kansas.
(Read more: Emporia Gazette)