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Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
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, ...

Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
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.

Meet Nocturnal Animals With Lakeside Nature Center!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

What does an opossum do all night while you are sleeping? Join presenters from Lakeside Nature Center as they discuss the secret lives of nocturnal mammals, especially the suburban...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

What does an opossum do all night while you are sleeping? Join presenters from Lakeside Nature Center as they discuss the secret lives of nocturnal mammals, especially the suburban mammals who roam across our own driveways and backyards.

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

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens
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 ...

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 "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.

Juneteenth Celebration

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Olathe Public Library as we honor Juneteenth on June 19 from 10 AM-4 PM at both Indian Creek Library and Downtown Library. Discover a wide array of celebratory family-f...

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

Join the Olathe Public Library as we honor Juneteenth on June 19 from 10 AM-4 PM at both Indian Creek Library and

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.

Juneteenth Celebration

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Event Space - East at Indian Creek Library
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Olathe Public Library as we honor Juneteenth on June 19 from 10 AM-4 PM at both Indian Creek Library and Downtown Library. Discover a wide array of celebratory family-f...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - East
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Olathe Public Library as we honor Juneteenth on June 19 from 10 AM-4 PM at both Indian Creek Library and

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, June 19, 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 "Birth to PreK" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Exterior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
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, ...

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.

Meet Nocturnal Animals With Lakeside Nature Center!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

What does an opossum do all night while you are sleeping? Join presenters from Lakeside Nature Center as they discuss the secret lives of nocturnal mammals, especially the suburban...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

What does an opossum do all night while you are sleeping? Join presenters from Lakeside Nature Center as they discuss the secret lives of nocturnal mammals, especially the suburban mammals who roam across our own driveways and backyards.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Adventure Skills

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Participants will learn some fun and useful skills to ensure they have the best summer adventure possible! This 4-part series will teach participants how to: Make a compass a...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Participants will learn some fun and useful skills to ensure they have the best summer adventure possible! This 4-part series will teach participants how to:

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
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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 "Family" group.

Didgeridoo Down Under at the Olathe Public Library!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Join traveling performers from Didgeridoo Down Under for an exciting interactive show featuring Australian music, artwork, science, and even puppetry. Performers will play didgerid...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Join traveling performers from Didgeridoo Down Under for an exciting interactive show featuring Australian music, artwork, science, and even puppetry.

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

Child & Parent Book Discussion: 3rd-5th Grade

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read The Water Bears, by Kimberly Baker, with your child and then meet with others to discuss the book. Snack provided. Participants will receive a free copy of the book selection ...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Read The Water Bears, by Kimberly Baker, with your child and then meet with others to discuss the book. Snack provided.

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 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
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, ...

Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Movie: Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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
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. Today's feature is Homeward Bound: the Incr...

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.

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 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Exterior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
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, ...

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 "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
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.

Tween Gaming

Friday, June 28, 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. 

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

LEGO® Design Contest for Kids

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Contests
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Attention LEGO® enthusiasts!  Make something awesome using your own LEGO® (or compatible) bricks and enter your creation into our 12th annual LEGO® Design Contest.&n...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Contests
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Attention LEGO® enthusiasts!  Make something awesome using your own LEGO® (or compatible) bricks and enter your creation into our 12th annual LEGO® Design Contest.  Kids going into 1st through 5th grade will be divid

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, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
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, ...

Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
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.

Under the Sea

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Become an ocean explorer. Draw your own deep sea scene with what you would want to see underwater then create a special flashlight that lets you illum...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Become an ocean explorer. Draw your own deep sea scene with what you would want to see underwater then create a special flashlight that lets you illuminate the sea!

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: Migration

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 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
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. Today's feature is Migration (PG) with...

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.