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Child & Parent Book Discussion: 3rd-5th Grade

Monday, July 22, 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 Song for a Whale, by Lynne Kelly, with your child and then meet with others to discuss the book. Snack provided. Participants will receive a free copy of the book selection up...

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 Song for a Whale, by Lynne Kelly, 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, July 23, 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, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room Indian Creek 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: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
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.

Build Olympic-Themed Outdoor Games!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Create two simple outdoor games themed after the Olympic rings while learning a little bit about Olympic history and the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

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

Create two simple outdoor games themed after the Olympic rings while learning a little bit about Olympic history and the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? Want to learn to make garments, accessories, afghans, stuffed animals, and so much more? Join us as we learn the absolute basics of croche...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? Want to learn to make garments, accessories, afghans, stuffed animals, and so much more? Join us as we learn the absolute basics of crochet. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Wednesday, July 24, 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 "Family" group.

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, July 25, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Build Olympic-Themed Outdoor Games!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Create two simple outdoor games themed after the Olympic rings while learning a little bit about Olympic history and the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create two simple outdoor games themed after the Olympic rings while learning a little bit about Olympic history and the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Adventure Skills

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Participants will learn some fun and useful skills to ensure they have the best summer adventure possible! This 4-part series will teach participants how to: Make a compass a...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Participants will learn some fun and useful skills to ensure they have the best summer adventure possible! This 4-part series will teach participants how to:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pride Club

Thursday, July 25, 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, July 26, 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 "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.

Legend of Zelda Day

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Look! Listen! Calling all heroes, princesses, and sages. Come visit the world of Hyrule and journey through the Legend of Zelda games! Find hidden koroks, don a mask, test your ...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Look! Listen!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crime and Cookies

Saturday, July 27, 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 "Adults" group.

Master Gardener Series

Saturday, July 27, 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: 24
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 "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Tuesday, July 30, 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 "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? Want to learn to make garments, accessories, afghans, stuffed animals, and so much more? Join us as we learn the absolute basics of croche...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? Want to learn to make garments, accessories, afghans, stuffed animals, and so much more? Join us as we learn the absolute basics of crochet. 

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

Safe@Home Class

Wednesday, July 31, 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: 0
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.

Sunken Treasure Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Go diving for pirate treasure at the Olathe pools this summer! Chests of pirate treasure have spilled all over the pools. Collect everything on your pirate checklist and return it ...

Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Go diving for pirate treasure at the Olathe pools this summer! Chests of pirate treasure have spilled all over the pools. Collect everything on your pirate checklist and return it to the treasure chest for a prize.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, August 1, 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 "Teens" group.

Cosplay Workshops

Thursday, August 1, 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.

Anime Club

Thursday, August 1, 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.