Upcoming Events

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...

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.   ...

Join an Olathe Community Center instructor in-person or on Zoom for this gentle yoga practice from the comfort of a chair. Great for those with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a low-impact way to re-center during a busy day. Registration only...

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...

Join us for a Zoom chat with award-winning author Ben Guterson. Guterson will talk about his mysterious Winterhouse series and lead some interactive word games. Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/96225218228?pwd=cE9nbkowWUJVUHppSzdpNG...

Communicating well with your doctor is an important part of getting good medical care. We’ll learn about getting ready for a medical appointment, discussing sensitive topics, managing medications, choosing a doctor, and making decisions with your doc...

Join local authors Rebecca Coffindaffer (Crownchasers), Tessa Gratton (Night Shine), Adib Khorram (Darius the Great Deserves Better), and Natalie C. Parker (Vampires Never Get Old) for a virtual discussion on art inspiring art. Join us on Zoom:&nb...

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...

Join veteran dungeon master Jared Schmitz online on Roll20 to play "The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh," a swashbuckling Dungeons & Dragons adventure featuring a haunted house, pirates, magic, and mayhem! This game is intended for new or newer play...

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...

Looking for an island get away? Come visit the OPL library island in Animal Crossing New Horizons! Gather resources, sell items, and get cool library swag for you and your island. Join us for scavenger hunts, fishing and bug catching competitions, an...

Looking for a new book to read? Join Miss Rosemary each Friday as she shares the first chapter of a book for upper elementary age children. Want to read the rest? Check it out at the library! Presented via video on OPL's Facebook page.  ...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

People are fascinating. Wouldn't you love to understand what makes them tick? Why we're motivated to do the things we do? The Enneagram is a system of personality that describes nine distinct ways of thinking, feeling, and acting in the world. This c...

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.   ...

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...

Make a spooky glass pebble lantern to light the autumn nights! ...

Beste and Clarke will lead a sing and play-along from their home.  Message from Betse:  "For the time being, we will keep Tuesday Tunes online. But we have sure missed seeing your faces! That is why we are going to move our ...

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...

Join Miss Allison as she learns something new from a "How To" book from the Olathe Public Library Children's department. She'll include a review of the book and a hands-on demonstration. This month will feature How to Draw Pets by Mark Bergin. Pre...

For Inktober 2020, draw-along with a local featured artist. Artists will give teens a step-by-step process to draw a design matching the Inktober theme of the day. Presented on OPL's Facebook Page. Visit Inktober’s official site for a ...

Join the Olathe Historical Society for a special screening of their Emmy-award winning documentary Olathe: The City Beautiful. In each program, we will watch segments of the film and hear from local speakers who will share more of Olathe’s fascinatin...

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.   ...

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...