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Pokémon & Beyblades Club

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and a...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and an arena will be provided for play. Don’t know how to play?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crime and Cookies

Saturday, June 22, 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: 15
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 "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 "Teens" group.

Aussie Funk Jam Workshop

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In this interactive and hands-on program you will learn how to play the didgeridoo, including vocalizing, creating simple rhythms and more, with beginner instruments (clean & s...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

In this interactive and hands-on program you will learn how to play the didgeridoo, including vocalizing, creating simple rhythms and more, with beginner instruments (clean & sanitized, of course).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Master Gardener Series

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn helpful gardening tips from a Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener. Each month will feature a different topic. June 22: Container Gardens  J...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn helpful gardening tips from a Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener. Each month will feature a different topic.

June 22: Container Gardens 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writing Community

Monday, June 24, 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: 10
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 "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 "Adults" group.

Stretch & Restore

Tuesday, June 25, 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 and Dragons Club

Tuesday, June 25, 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 "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek 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: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
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 "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 "Teens" group.

Cosplay Workshops

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

These workshops will introduce young makers to fundamental cosplay techniques through a variety of projects. Participants will gain familiarity and learn the capabilities of the eq...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

These workshops will introduce young makers to fundamental cosplay techniques through a variety of projects. Participants will gain familiarity and learn the capabilities of the equipment in the makerspace.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pride Club

Thursday, June 27, 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 "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 "Adults" group.

LEGO® Design Contest for Adults

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Contests
Age Group:
Adults
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.  ...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Contests
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.  There will be a special contest category just for adults

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 "Teens" group.

LEGO® Design Contest for Teens

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Contests
Age Group:
Teens
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
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Contests
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.  Teens going into 6th through 12th grade will be div

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.  July'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.  July's theme is Adventure Begins 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.  July'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.  July's theme is Adventure Begins and the chosen book is

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Trailblazers Esports Club

Monday, July 1, 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.