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Trailblazers Esports Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone 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: Teen Zone 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.

Writing Community

Monday, December 16, 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: 0
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.

Sunflower Memory Cafe

Tuesday, December 17, 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 "Adults" group.

Stretch & Restore

Tuesday, December 17, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly Reading Education Assistance 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 "Adults" group.

Book Munch for the Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, December 18, 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, December 18, 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 "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Can’t get enough anime and manga? Meet up and share manga drawings, watch anime, learn about Japanese culture and talk about manga and anime. We’ll serve refreshments, which may in...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs

Can’t get enough anime and manga? Meet up and share manga drawings, watch anime, learn about Japanese culture and talk about manga and anime. We’ll serve refreshments, which may include Japanese treats.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Virtual Escape Room

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Facebook at Online
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Go on a virtual adventure, solve the themed puzzle, and see if you can breakout of the virtual escape room before it’s too late.  Link to the escape room will be posted at ...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Go on a virtual adventure, solve the themed puzzle, and see if you can breakout of the virtual escape room before it’s too late. 

Link to the escape room will be posted at the start time of the event.

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

Discovery Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun, Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for fun activities that allow you to not only learn something new, but also express your own creative abilities. A small snack will be provided.

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun, Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for fun activities that allow you to not only learn something new, but also express your own creative abilities. A small snack will be provided.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Show and Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Watch our Makerspace team run the Laser cutters to create beautiful snowflakes.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Watch our Makerspace team run the Laser cutters to create beautiful snowflakes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Yule Ball

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to attend a ball at a school for witches, wizards, and all other spell casters? Dress up in your finest outfit, enjoy delicious finger food, and enjoy a magica...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to attend a ball at a school for witches, wizards, and all other spell casters? Dress up in your finest outfit, enjoy delicious finger food, and enjoy a magical night of dancing, games, and crafts.

Christmas - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pride Club

Thursday, December 26, 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 "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Friday, December 27, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Gaming

Friday, December 27, 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, December 28, 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Show and Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

TBD, a theme will be added soon.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

TBD, a theme will be added soon.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Monday, December 30, 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?

Collaboration Club

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring a personal art project and explore working with fellow creatives to encourage creativity through collaboration!

Cancelled
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring a personal art project and explore working with fellow creatives to encourage creativity through collaboration!

New Year's Eve - Libraries close early

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library