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This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" 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 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone

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 (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), 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 "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Bedtime Stories for a Winter's Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family

Get cozy in your pajamas, and enjoy an evening of bedtime stories.  Stuffed animal friends welcome! No registration.

 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get cozy in your pajamas, and enjoy an evening of bedtime stories.  Stuffed animal friends welcome! No registration.

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Safe@Home Class

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)

This program is ideal for tweens that have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone. Safe@Home is a two-hour program that teaches children how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is ideal for tweens that have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone. Safe@Home is a two-hour program that teaches children how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Discovery Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Join us for multiple fun activities to discover something new and to experiment with your own creative abilities.
A small snack will be provided.

Discovery Club dates and locations:

October 17 - Downtown

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for multiple fun activities to discover something new and to experiment with your own creative abilities.
A small snack will be provided.

Discovery Club dates and locations:

October 17 - Downtown

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family

Activity TDB, please check in person on the Makerspace Board or ask staff. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Activity TDB, please check in person on the Makerspace Board or ask staff. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

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

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Christmas Eve-- Libraries Closed

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

Christmas Day-- Libraries 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 "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family

Activity TDB, please check in person on the Makerspace Board or ask staff. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Activity TDB, please check in person on the Makerspace Board or ask staff. 

New Year's Eve Day-- Libraries Close Early

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's Day-- Libraries 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 "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

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

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Child & Parent Craft Program

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Come and complete a fun craft project with your child. 

 

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and complete a fun craft project with your child. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group

Down on the Farm

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Bring your little farmers to the Indian Creek Library between 10:00 and 11:30 to explore our pretend farm!

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Bring your little farmers to the Indian Creek Library between 10:00 and 11:30 to explore our pretend farm!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

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

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
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.

Martin Luther King Jr Day--Libraries 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 "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.