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Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Saturday, April 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®! Take this fun class where you’ll learn how to handle emergencies when caring for young childr

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! Take this fun class where you’ll learn how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. This in-person class will discuss information on how to set up a b...

Pop-Up Caffeine, Cozy & Cram Session!

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a study session like no other! Our Pop-Up Caffeine, Cozy & Cram Session has got you covered. Enjoy the aroma of coffee and caffeinated beverages while you study. Gr

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:
Join us for a study session like no other! Our Pop-Up Caffeine, Cozy & Cram Session has got you covered. Enjoy the aroma of coffee and caffeinated beverages while you study. Grab your favorite mug or tumbler, cozy up in your comfiest clothes, and...
create blocks

Child & Parent Craft Program

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Come and complete a fun craft project with your child.  Note: The winter/spring session is being held at the Downtown Library.

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Come and complete a fun craft project with your child.  Note: The winter/spring session is being held at the Downtown Library. ...
Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 2, 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. ...
Anime Club

Anime Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek 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: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
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.

Arty Party

Arty Party

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Explore your creativity and express yourself through a drop-in crafting station.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Create
Event Details:
Explore your creativity and express yourself through a drop-in crafting station. ...
Kids Crafternoon

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity. ...
Assorted picture frames

Grown-Up Crafternoon

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit our crafting station for a monthly project. Children and teens can attend their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids or Arty Party) while you craft in peace. January 5:

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Event Details:
Visit our crafting station for a monthly project. Children and teens can attend their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids or Arty Party) while you craft in peace. January 5: Aromatherapy Neck Pillow February 2: Sunflower Coaster March 1:...
Adult Gamers Night

Adult Gamers Night

Friday, May 3, 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. Avai

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. Available games may include, but are not limited to: Grand Theft Aut...
Comic Book

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Stop by and pick out a free comic book. Titles will be available at both libraries for kids, teens, and adults, while supplies last.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:
Stop by and pick out a free comic book. Titles will be available at both libraries for kids, teens, and adults, while supplies last. ...
Comic Book

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Stop by and pick out a free comic book. Titles will be available at both libraries for kids, teens, and adults, while supplies last.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:
Stop by and pick out a free comic book. Titles will be available at both libraries for kids, teens, and adults, while supplies last. ...
Youth Maker's Market

Youth Maker's Market

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

In celebration of National Small Business Week  and in time for Mother's Day, the library will host a unique opportunity for youth to promote and sell their creations. Youth i

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:
In celebration of National Small Business Week  and in time for Mother's Day, the library will host a unique opportunity for youth to promote and sell their creations. Youth interested  in selling goods must register for a booth. For 4th-12...
Goat Yoga

Goat Yoga

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Indian Creek Park/Shelter at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Practice an easy yoga flow with baby goats in the Indian Creek Park, behind the Children's Reading Garden.

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Park/Shelter
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Back by popular demand! Practice an easy yoga flow with baby goats in the Indian Creek Park, behind the Children's Reading Garden. ...
Cover of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens with jeans and earbuds sticking out of pocket

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.  May's theme is

Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration 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.  May's theme is ConGRADulations and the chosen book is The 7 Habits of Highly Effectiv...
Cover of The High School Survival Guide with girl in glasses holding pencil and sketches in pencil floating behind her of a lightbulb, paper airplane, and calculator

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.  May's theme i

Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration 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.  May's theme is ConGRADulations and the chosen book is The High School Survival Guid...
Esports

Trailblazers Esports Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Zone at 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: The Zone at 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. We will have ten computers available first come...
Lego Builders' Club

LEGO® Builders' Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection! ...
Entrepreneurship 101

Entrepreneurship 101

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and Olathe Public Library to learn about resources that can help you launch your business. Lunch is provided and you’ll have the opportunity to

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Join the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and Olathe Public Library to learn about resources that can help you launch your business. Lunch is provided and you’ll have the opportunity to network with other aspiring business owners. ...
Tuesday Tunes

Tuesday Tunes

Tuesday, May 7, 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. ...
Cover with a loose rope over a roiling ocean

Paperback Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 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
Registration 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. After the initial registration confirmation email, look for an email from efinley@olatheks.org notifying you when your ...
Pride flag

Pride Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone Downtown at Downtown 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: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:
Meet up with other LGBTQIA+ youth and allies for snacks, conversation, and a safe space. ...
Stitch Social

Stitch Social

Thursday, May 9, 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. All ...
Shark Tank

Shark Tank Olathe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Got a business idea but find yourself in need of funding? Give a local panel of investors your best pitch and you could win $500 to kickstart your business! Individuals, pairs,

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Got a business idea but find yourself in need of funding? Give a local panel of investors your best pitch and you could win $500 to kickstart your business! Individuals, pairs, or teams may give the pitch, but please only register one person per b...
Pokemon and Beyblades

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek 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: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
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? No worries!...