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Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Find our Makerspace staff in The Studio this week. Walk through the recording studio and get ideas for your next visit. The recoding studio is available to reserve every week, if you've never gotten a chance to see it this is your chance!

Offsite Event
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Find our Makerspace staff in The Studio this week. Walk through the recording studio and get ideas for your next visit. The recoding studio is available to reserve every week, if you've never gotten a chance to see it this is your chance!

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.

Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

From May 19 - August 3, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Color Our World" reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults.

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

From May 19 - August 3, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Color Our World" reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults.

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

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

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
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" group.

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

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
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" group.

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

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
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" group.

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, May 21, 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

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 "Teens" group.

Safe@Home Class

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens

This program 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 to

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program 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 to

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

Tween Gaming

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Zone at Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens

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. 

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.

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

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, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

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

Memorial Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
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 "Family" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Indian Creek Park/Shelter at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with games, crafts and more. 

In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Park/Shelter
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with games, crafts and more. 

In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.

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 "Family" group.

Family Movie

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Now Showing
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family

Enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for floor seating. A small snack will be provided.

 

May 28:  Mufasa: the Lion King rated PG

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Now Showing
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for floor seating. A small snack will be provided.

 

May 28:  Mufasa: the Lion King rated PG

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

Find Fido Friday

All Day
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize. 

Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize. 

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

Find Fido Friday

All Day
Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize. 

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.

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

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

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Creek Park at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family

Come enjoy storytime at the park!  Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Stories will be geared to 3-to-5-year-olds, but all are welcome. In case of rain, storytime will be cancelled.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Mill Creek Park
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy storytime at the park!  Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Stories will be geared to 3-to-5-year-olds, but all are welcome. In case of rain, storytime will be cancelled.

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

Kids' Bash

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Exterior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

Calling all daycares, summer camps, preschools, etc, to join us this summer on Wednesday mornings for a free kid's event. Entertainment will vary each week.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Exterior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all daycares, summer camps, preschools, etc, to join us this summer on Wednesday mornings for a free kid's event. Entertainment will vary each week.

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 "Family" group.

Family Movie

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Now Showing
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family

Enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for floor seating. A small snack will be provided.

 

May 28:  Mufasa: the Lion King rated PG

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Now Showing
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for floor seating. A small snack will be provided.

 

May 28:  Mufasa: the Lion King rated PG

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

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Exterior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family

Come enjoy storytime at the park!  Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Stories will be geared to 3-to-5-year-olds, but all are welcome. In case of rain, storytime will be cancelled.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Exterior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy storytime at the park!  Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Stories will be geared to 3-to-5-year-olds, but all are welcome. In case of rain, storytime will be cancelled.

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

Messy Art Day

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exterior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Family

Come make a mess with a variety of outdoor crafts. Roll marbles, squeeze spray bottles, blow colorful bubbles, and more! Make sure to wear old clothes that can get wet, smudged, and paint-splattered.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Exterior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Create
Event Details:

Come make a mess with a variety of outdoor crafts. Roll marbles, squeeze spray bottles, blow colorful bubbles, and more! Make sure to wear old clothes that can get wet, smudged, and paint-splattered.

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

3D Printed Monster Factory!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens

Get started with 3D modeling using the ZBrush software to create monstrous shapes! Drag and drop features to design your very own monster! Monsters will be 3D printed by Makerspace Staff for pick up later.

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get started with 3D modeling using the ZBrush software to create monstrous shapes! Drag and drop features to design your very own monster! Monsters will be 3D printed by Makerspace Staff for pick up later.

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

Sunken Treasure Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens

Go diving for pirate treasure at the Olathe pools this summer! Chests of pirate treasure have spilled all over the pools. Collect everything on your pirate checklist and return it to the treasure chest for a prize.

Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Go diving for pirate treasure at the Olathe pools this summer! Chests of pirate treasure have spilled all over the pools. Collect everything on your pirate checklist and return it to the treasure chest for a prize.

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

Find Fido Friday

All Day
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize. 

Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize.