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Anime Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: The Zone at 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Find Fido Friday

All Day
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Downtown Library
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
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
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

Reading Buddies

12:00pm–12:30pm
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud with a library selected teen volunteer! Reading sessions will be 20 minutes total, with 10 minutes allotted for the teen to read to the child and 10 minutes for the child to read to the teen.

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

Reading Buddies

12:30pm–1:00pm
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud with a library selected teen volunteer! Reading sessions will be 20 minutes total, with 10 minutes allotted for the teen to read to the child and 10 minutes for the child to read to the teen.

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

Reading Buddies

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud with a library selected teen volunteer! Reading sessions will be 20 minutes total, with 10 minutes allotted for the teen to read to the child and 10 minutes for the child to read to the teen.

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

Reading Buddies

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud with a library selected teen volunteer! Reading sessions will be 20 minutes total, with 10 minutes allotted for the teen to read to the child and 10 minutes for the child to read to the teen.

This event is in the "Teens" group

A Tour of Two Fantasy Cities

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a trip to explore two cities from well known fantasy stories. Try the local cuisine, see the beautiful scenery, and find a souvenir to take home with you to remember your visit.

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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

12:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Have you gotten to participate in the Community Art Project yet?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Reality Skills Crash Course

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn a new adulting skill each month using games and interactive experiences. Sessions will include topics such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal planning, wellness, setting boundaries, creating routines, or career skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Beginners

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Writing Community

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read The Poet's Dog, by Patricia MacLachlan, with your child, 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

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Mill Creek Park
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

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Indian Creek Library
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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Olathe Live! Over Lunch

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Event Details:

We're bringing you Olathe Live! Over Lunch. We'll have live music on the patio of the Downtown Olathe Public Library on Tuesdays in June and July from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Kids' Bash

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Exterior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all daycares, summer camps, preschools, etc, to join us this summer on Wednesday mornings for a free kid's event. Entertainment will vary each week.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am–4:30pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
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

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family
Indian Creek Library
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.

 

May 28:  Mufasa: the Lion King rated PG

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tie-Dye Extravaganza

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Park/Shelter
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color your world by tie-dying a bucket hat and socks for your summer adventures! After a demonstration, take your dyed materials home in a plastic bag to soak for several hours, then wash and wear. 

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

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Indian Creek Library
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

Percussion Party with Fantastic Drum Life

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join drummer Johannes Quilitz for a high-energy, hands-on drum circle! This is NOT just a performance--kids will play drums, shakers, tambourines, and other percussion instruments for the entire duration of the program.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pride Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
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.