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Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: High School

All Day
Online
Registration
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books
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. December’s theme is Giving and the chosen book is Jackpot by Nic Stone. Register ...

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: Middle School

All Day
Online
Registration
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books
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. November’s theme is Giving and the chosen book is Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Ande...

STEAM Kits: Slime

All Day
Online
Registration
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
We’re now offering STEAM kits for elementary age kids!  This time make slime.  Quantities are limited. Register online or at either Olathe library between December 7 - 15. Pick up your supply kit between December 16 - 22&n...

Early Literacy Fun

9:30am - 9:45am
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join our children’s staff for an early literacy tip for caregivers, and a fun song or rhyme for their children. Presented via pre-recorded video on OPL's Facebook page. ...

Meet & Eat To Go

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Olathe Temporary Downtown
Library Location: Olathe Temporary Downtown
Room: First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:
Free meals to go will be distributed to youth 18 & under only. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. Parent/Guardians may pick up meals after bringing child(ren) and getting a verification card from staf...

Arty Party: Teen Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Registration
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Create, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Get crafty every first and third Monday of the month with a night of art and creativity! Join Teen Team member and artist Kelly Darling to explore and express yourself through a variety of art mediums. Register to receive a a supply kit. Each session...

Preschool Storytime on Facebook

10:15am - 10:45am
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us on the Olathe Public Library Facebook page for a mini version of storytime. The storyteller will share a book and an activity or song.   ...

Meet & Eat To Go

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Olathe Temporary Downtown
Library Location: Olathe Temporary Downtown
Room: First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:
Free meals to go will be distributed to youth 18 & under only. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. Parent/Guardians may pick up meals after bringing child(ren) and getting a verification card from staf...

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Discord
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

Missing D&D time with friends? Come play with us using the virtual RPG tabletop Roll20.net. All you need to join is a Discord and Roll20.net account. Never played before and want to get started? We can help! Program platforms: Discord http...

Live at the Library: The Wires

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:
The Wires, an alternative string duo based in Kansas City, will perform a virtual concert via Facebook Live. The duo, a modern exploration in string sound featuring Laurel Morgan Parks, violin, and Sascha Groschang, cello, have been composing dynamic...

Sing & Sign with Miss Allison

11:00am - 11:30am
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Music
Event Details:
Join Miss Allison for a mini ASL lesson as she shows preschoolers how to sign a favorite song. Presented via pre-recorded video on OPL's Facebook page. ...

T'ai Chi Chih

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Olathe Indian Creek
Registration
Library Location: Olathe Indian Creek
Room: Children / Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Join certified instructor Rachel Rilinger for an introduction to a moving meditation practice that focus on developing and circulating your intrinsic energy, or Chi. T’ai Chi Chih is a gentle practice that can be done seated or standing and can be ad...

Meet & Eat To Go

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Olathe Temporary Downtown
Library Location: Olathe Temporary Downtown
Room: First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:
Free meals to go will be distributed to youth 18 & under only. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. Parent/Guardians may pick up meals after bringing child(ren) and getting a verification card from staf...

Paperback Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Registration
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Want to read something new and connect with others? If so, Paperback Book Club is the program for you! Register for one or all of the Paperback Book Club discussions and we will set aside a copy of the book for you to read and keep. Each month we wil...

Preschool Storytime on Facebook

10:15am - 10:45am
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us on the Olathe Public Library Facebook page for a mini version of storytime. Miss Rosemary will share a book and an activity or song.   ...

Meet & Eat To Go

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Olathe Temporary Downtown
Library Location: Olathe Temporary Downtown
Room: First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:
Free meals to go will be distributed to youth 18 & under only. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. Parent/Guardians may pick up meals after bringing child(ren) and getting a verification card from staf...

Meet & Eat To Go

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Olathe Temporary Downtown
Library Location: Olathe Temporary Downtown
Room: First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:
Free meals to go will be distributed to youth 18 & under only. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. Parent/Guardians may pick up meals after bringing child(ren) and getting a verification card from staf...

Super Smash Brothers Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Discord
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Join us online for Super Smash Brothers. Log-on to discord to chat with friends online, form teams, and join the party! For 4th graders -12th graders. Join the Teens Discord: https://discordapp.com/ (You will need to have or create an ac...

Pop-Up Greeting Card Craft

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create, STEAM
Event Details:
Learn how to make a pop-up greeting card with an evergreen tree theme. Perfect for the season! Program is suitable for elementary aged children. Presented via pre-recorded video on OPL's Facebook page. ...

Early Literacy Fun

9:30am - 9:45am
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join our children’s staff for an early literacy tip for caregivers, and a fun song or rhyme for their children. Presented via pre-recorded video on OPL's Facebook page. ...

American Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm - 7:00pm
Olathe Indian Creek
Library Location: Olathe Indian Creek
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time ...

Meet & Eat To Go

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Olathe Temporary Downtown
Library Location: Olathe Temporary Downtown
Room: First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:
Free meals to go will be distributed to youth 18 & under only. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. Parent/Guardians may pick up meals after bringing child(ren) and getting a verification card from staf...

Among Us Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Discord
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Play games with us from home! We will play Among Us online via Discord. Join us on Discord https://discordapp.com/ (You will need to have or create an account.) Friend: OPLTeensIC#2318   ...

Preschool Storytime on Facebook

10:15am - 10:45am
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us on the Olathe Public Library Facebook page for a mini version of storytime. The storyteller will share a book and an activity or song.   ...

Meet & Eat To Go

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Olathe Temporary Downtown
Library Location: Olathe Temporary Downtown
Room: First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:
Free meals to go will be distributed to youth 18 & under only. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. Parent/Guardians may pick up meals after bringing child(ren) and getting a verification card from staf...

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Discord
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

Missing D&D time with friends? Come play with us using the virtual RPG tabletop Roll20.net. All you need to join is a Discord and Roll20.net account. Never played before and want to get started? We can help! Program platforms: Discord http...

Book Munch Midday via Zoom

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online
Library Location: Online
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books
Event Details:
Join us for an online version of the library’s longstanding Book Munch After Hours book group. There’s no requirement to read a particular book – we’ll all share what we’ve been reading. This is a very informal book group made up of people who simply...