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Summer Reading Challenge: Adventure Begins at Your Library

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

From May 20 - August 4, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Adventurer Begins at Your Library" reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults. We challe...

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 20 - August 4, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Adventurer Begins at Your Library" reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sunflower Memory Cafe

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Individuals living with memory loss, along with their caregivers, are invited to socialize and have fun with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Listen to speakers, par...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:

Individuals living with memory loss, along with their caregivers, are invited to socialize and have fun with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Listen to speakers, participate in activities, and build relationships.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crime and Cookies

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a true crime book and snack on delicious cookies. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.  After the initial registration...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a true crime book and snack on delicious cookies. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stretch & Restore

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Event Space - East at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a passive practice in which poses are held for a few minutes at a time. This practice focuses on deep stretching and restorative poses to i...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Event Details:

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a passive practice in which poses are held for a few minutes at a time. This practice focuses on deep stretching and restorative poses to improve mental clarity and offer deep relaxation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writing Community

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet with other writers to discuss your writing, share friendly feedback, and find encouragement to power through your writing goals, big or small. Each person typically reads a br...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Meet with other writers to discuss your writing, share friendly feedback, and find encouragement to power through your writing goals, big or small.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Tunes

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song, or just listen. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues, and bluegrass, led by multi-instrumentalist Richelle Basgall.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live at the Library
Event Details:

Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song, or just listen. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues, and bluegrass, led by multi-instrumentalist Richelle Basgall.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a gentle yoga practice from the comfort of a chair. Poses are great for those with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a low-impact way...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Event Details:

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a gentle yoga practice from the comfort of a chair. Poses are great for those with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a low-impact way to re-center during a busy day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Gamers Night

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Zone at Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring all your gamer friends for after-hours adult time in the Zone.   Gaming systems include: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Meta Quest 2. Vari...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Zone at Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Bring all your gamer friends for after-hours adult time in the Zone.  

Gaming systems include: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Meta Quest 2.

Various games available for each system!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Munch for the Breakfast Bunch

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Creek Board Room at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab a coffee and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club. You’ll hear about some of the latest and greatest books available at the library, then we’ll go...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Grab a coffee and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adventures in Travel

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready for your next adventure but not sure where to start? Need help selecting a location, getting the most for your money, or choosing the right tour package? Our expert w...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Are you ready for your next adventure but not sure where to start? Need help selecting a location, getting the most for your money, or choosing the right tour package? Our expert will help take the stress out of planning your perfect vacation!

This event is in the "Children" 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.

Recycling Art Fair Presented by Olathe Teen Council

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of artistry created from recycled materials and community speakers talking about the importance of sustainability and recycling. Are you an artist wh...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of artistry created from recycled materials and community speakers talking about the importance of sustainability and recycling.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:15pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Night

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games from the Center for Games & Learning at MNU's Mabee Library. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. Sna...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games from the Center for Games & Learning at MNU's Mabee Library. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. Snacks and drinks provided!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Live at the Library: Daniel Bennett Group

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. His music is a mix of jazz, folk, and twent...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live at the Library
Event Details:

New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. His music is a mix of jazz, folk, and twentieth century minimalism.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paperback Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Indian Creek Board Room at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration. After the initial registration confirmation email...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch Social

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you crochet, knit, cross stich, or embroider? Bring your own needle arts project to this informal craft and chat, where you can work on your latest project and visit with other ...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Do you crochet, knit, cross stich, or embroider? Bring your own needle arts project to this informal craft and chat, where you can work on your latest project and visit with other crafters. Stay the whole time or just drop in for a little while.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookish Social

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to meet some new book-loving friends? Chances are, you can find them at the library! Come hang out with other readers of all genres and enjoy bookish conversation, trivia, and...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Want to meet some new book-loving friends? Chances are, you can find them at the library! Come hang out with other readers of all genres and enjoy bookish conversation, trivia, and a tiny book craft. Coffee and pastries provided! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hammered Flower Tea Towels

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Decorate a tea towel using flowers' natural dyes and a technique known as flower pounding! 

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Decorate a tea towel using flowers' natural dyes and a technique known as flower pounding! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sunflower Memory Cafe

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Individuals living with memory loss, along with their caregivers, are invited to socialize and have fun with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Listen to speakers, par...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Well
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Individuals living with memory loss, along with their caregivers, are invited to socialize and have fun with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Listen to speakers, participate in activities, and build relationships.

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 "Adults" group.

Book Munch for the Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab some lunch and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club. You’ll hear about some of the latest and greatest books available at the library, then we’ll ...

Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Grab some lunch and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club.

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.