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This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Child & Parent Craft Program

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Come and complete a fun craft project with your child.   

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come and complete a fun craft project with your child. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.    

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and a...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and an arena will be provided for play. Don’t know how to play?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter Fest

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Hometown Holidays
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, storytimes, caroling, trivia contests, photo ops and movies. Get into the giving spirit by donating new socks, hats, and mittens for the Ol...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Hometown Holidays
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, storytimes, caroling, trivia contests, photo ops and movies. Get into the giving spirit by donating new socks, hats, and mittens for the Olathe Public School Foundation.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance Dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Chess Night

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun, Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for fun activities that allow you to not only learn something new, but also express your own creative abilities. A small snack will be provided.

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun, Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for fun activities that allow you to not only learn something new, but also express your own creative abilities. A small snack will be provided.

Christmas - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Gaming

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Zone at Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Play video games on the Xbox X, PS5 and the Nintendo Switch. For 4th - 8th graders. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Zone at Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Play video games on the Xbox X, PS5 and the Nintendo Switch. For 4th - 8th graders. 

New Year's Eve - Libraries close early

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's - Libraries Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's Day-- Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter Reading Challenge: Bundle up with Books

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

From January 1 - February 28, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Bundle up with Books,” a winter reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults. We challeng...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

From January 1 - February 28, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Bundle up with Books,” a winter reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Dog Man Celebration!

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Before Dog Man arrives at the movie theaters, celebrate Dog Man at the library. Meet Dog Man fans, learn to create original comics, draw favorite Dog Man characters, collect Dav Pi...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Before Dog Man arrives at the movie theaters, celebrate Dog Man at the library.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

LEGO® Builders' Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and a...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and an arena will be provided for play. Don’t know how to play?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Night

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Piecing It Together: Puzzle Competition - Division One (Youth with an Adult)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition. Prizes will b...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

MLK Jr. Food Drive

All Day
Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

MLK Jr. Food Drive

All Day
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters. 

Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters.