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Thanksgiving - Libraries close early

5:00pm - 8:30pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

Thanksgiving - Libraries Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.  December's theme is Holmes for the Holidays and the chosen book is

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Trailblazers Esports 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:

Play casual and competitive Esports games with teens locally and nationally. Games include, but are not limited to, Minecraft, League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rocket League and Smash Bros.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime 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

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 "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
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 "Teens" group.

Pride Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary, Teens
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
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.
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.

Winter Fest

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Hometown Holidays
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, storytimes, caroling, trivia contests, photo ops and movies. Get into the giving spirit by donating new socks, hats, and mittens for the Olathe Public School Foundation.

 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Survival Kit

3:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:

Finals are here! But don't worry, we've put together some treats and activities to help you get through it! Kits available for 9-12th graders while supplies last and on the first floor near Welcome Desk.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Survival Kit

3:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:

Finals are here! But don't worry, we've put together some treats and activities to help you get through it! Kits available for 9th-12th graders while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Trailblazers Esports Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:

Play casual and competitive Esports games with teens locally and nationally. Games include, but are not limited to, Minecraft, League of Legends, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Rocket League and Smash Bros.

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.

Chess Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, 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" group.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone 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 "Teens" group.

Virtual Escape Room

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Online
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Go on a virtual adventure, solve the themed puzzle, and see if you can breakout of the virtual escape room before it’s too late. 

Link to the escape room will be posted at the start time of the event.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Yule Ball

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
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.

Christmas - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Gaming

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens
Indian Creek Library
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 "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

New Year's Eve - Libraries close early

5:00pm - 8:30pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's - Libraries Closed

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