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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 "Teens" group.

Trailblazers Esports Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Zone at Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Play casual and competitive Esports games with teens locally and nationally. Games include, but are not limited to, Minecraft, League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rocket Lea...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: The Zone at Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:

Play casual and competitive Esports games with teens locally and nationally. Games include, but are not limited to, Minecraft, League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rocket League and Smash Bros.

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 "Teens" group.

Drive Your Future

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Step on the gas on the way toward your future! In this car club, teens will learn about job preparedness and finding skills, get hands-on experience of car care, and share their en...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Step on the gas on the way toward your future! In this car club, teens will learn about job preparedness and finding skills, get hands-on experience of car care, and share their enthusiasm for cars.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pride Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Meet up with other LGBTQIA+ youth and allies for snacks, conversation, and a safe space.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:

Meet up with other LGBTQIA+ youth and allies for snacks, conversation, and a safe space.

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 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens
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 p...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 24, 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 "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: 2
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 "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 Kick-Off

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with games, crafts and more.  In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.

Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
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 "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 "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Meeting Room Downtown 3rd Floor at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Dungeons & Dragons Club:

Come hang out with other adventurers to play the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, all are welcome. Learn from other players a...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Meeting Room Downtown 3rd Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs

Come hang out with other adventurers to play the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, all are welcome. Learn from other players and from guest hosts.

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 "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: Babe: Pig in the City

Wednesday, May 29, 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 Babe: Pig in the City&nb...

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 "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 "Teens" group.

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: High School

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For high school students who are more than your average bookworm, sign up for a subscription box containing a free book, book-related swag, and other goodies.  June's theme is...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For high school students who are more than your average bookworm, sign up for a subscription box containing a free book, book-related swag, and other goodies.  June's theme is Summer Camp and the chosen book is

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: Middle School

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For middle school students who are more than your average bookworm, sign up for a subscription box containing a free book, book-related swag, and other goodies.  June's theme ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

For middle school students who are more than your average bookworm, sign up for a subscription box containing a free book, book-related swag, and other goodies.  June's theme is Summer Camp and the chosen book is

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Trailblazers Esports Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Play casual and competitive Esports games with teens locally and nationally. Games include, but are not limited to, Minecraft, League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rocket Lea...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:

Play casual and competitive Esports games with teens locally and nationally. Games include, but are not limited to, Minecraft, League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rocket League and Smash Bros.

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 4, 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 "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! This class will cover babysitting business basics, childcare essentials, child behavior ...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dystopia Survival Training

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Could you survive The Hunger Games? Would you last in The Maze Runner? Could you become a Scythe? Find out in this dystopia training course! Participate in challenges to help you s...

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

Could you survive The Hunger Games? Would you last in The Maze Runner? Could you become a Scythe? Find out in this dystopia training course!

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

Build Your Own Adventure Journal

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Get ready for an exciting summer by creating your very own adventure journal! Make your own foam stamps to decorate the cover, bind the journal yourself, and choose from optional w...

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

Get ready for an exciting summer by creating your very own adventure journal! Make your own foam stamps to decorate the cover, bind the journal yourself, and choose from optional writing and drawing prompts to make your journal one-of-a-kind.

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.