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Board Game Night

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)

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?

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" 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 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone

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 (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), 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 (Grades 6-12)" group

Yule Ball

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

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.

 

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

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

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Christmas Eve-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

Christmas Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's Eve Day-- Libraries Close Early

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's Day-- Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Trail Challenge Tracker

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

From September 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, track your progress on the Olathe Public Middle Schools' 2025 - 2026 Trail Challenge in

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

From September 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, track your progress on the Olathe Public Middle Schools' 2025 - 2026 Trail Challenge in

This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Reading Challenge: Bundle up with Books

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Family

From January 1 - February 28, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Bundle up with Books,” a winter reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults.

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

From January 1 - February 28, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Bundle up with Books,” a winter reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults.

This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8)

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?

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8)
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group

Down on the Farm

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Bring your little farmers to the Indian Creek Library between 10:00 and 11:30 to explore our pretend farm!

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Bring your little farmers to the Indian Creek Library between 10:00 and 11:30 to explore our pretend farm!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Did you get new puzzles and games for the holiday but are drowning in once-loved ones? Join us for a fun time swapping your gently-used puzzles and games that are now ready for a new home.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Did you get new puzzles and games for the holiday but are drowning in once-loved ones? Join us for a fun time swapping your gently-used puzzles and games that are now ready for a new home.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Piecing It Together: Puzzle Competition - Division One (Youth with an Adult)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition.

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Piecing It Together: Puzzle Competition - Division Two (Teen & Adults Only)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition.

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition.

Martin Luther King Jr Day--Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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 (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy 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.