Anderson Memorial Library

A rusticated limestone block structure in Neoclassical style, which was completed in 1902. A gift from Andrew Carnegie in memory of his friend, John Anderson, it was the first Carnegie library built on a college campus west of the Mississippi. Designed by architect Charles W. Squires, the library features a central dome with copper roofing, elliptical stained glass windows and a pedimented entrance.

Hours: MON-FRI 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Address: Located on the former College of Emporia Campus, 1220 C of E Drive.
Phone: 620-341-5048

Come visit us in Emporia, Kansas

Area Highways

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Emporia Area Events

• July 29th | Lyon County Free Fair
  Emporia, Kansas
• August 13th | Flint Hills Beef Fest
  Emporia, Kansas
• July 31st | Lyon County Free Fair
  Emporia, Kansas
• November 27th | Christmas Parade
  Emporia, Kansas
• December 8th | Seasonal Celebration
  Emporia, Kansas
• December 9th | A Taffeta Christmas: 1950s Christmas Musical Review
  Emporia, Kansas
• December 21st | Taffetas Christmas Musical Review
  Emporia, Kansas
• September 26th | Michael Martin Murphey in Concert
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Emporia Area Attractions

• National Teachers Hall of Fame - (Emporia, Kansas)
• Emporia Bike Trail - (Emporia, Kansas)
• The All Veterans Memorial - (Emporia, Kansas)
• Soden's Grove Bridge - (Emporia, Kansas)
• Emporia Country Club - (Emporia, Kansas)
• One-Room School Museum - (Emporia, Kansas)
• Museum Research Center and Archives - (Emporia, Kansas)
• Emporia Center for the Arts - (Emporia, Kansas)
• Lindley M. Harris House - (Emporia, Kansas)
• Lyon County Historical Museum & Gift Gallery - (Emporia, Kansas)

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Kansas Recreation

• Fort Scott National Historic Site
• Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge
• Almena Diversion Dam
• Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
• Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site
• Nicodemus National Historic Site
• Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge
• Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
• Fort Larned National Historic Site
• Woodston Diversion Dam