Upcoming Events

Kansas has a rich history of wonderful poets, and this presentation will explore and present the work of eight contemporary pioneers who roamed the wheat fields, tallgrass, and landscapes of the Sunflower State, fashioning words into moving stanza

Meet with other writers to discuss your writing, share friendly feedback, and find encouragement to power through your writing goals, big or small.

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a gentle yoga practice from the comfort of a chair. Poses are great for those with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a low-impact way to re-center during a busy day.

Visit our crafting station for a monthly project. Register your children for their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids) while you craft in peace.

Jan. 3: Diamond Art

Feb. 7: Perler Bead Magnets

Mar. 7: Abstract Painting

Bring all your gamer friends for after-hours adult time in the Zone.  

Gaming systems include: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X.

Various games available for each system!

Back by popular demand! Practice an easy yoga flow with baby goats in the Indian Creek Park, behind the Children's Reading Garden.

Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song, or just listen. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues, and bluegrass, led by multi-instrumentalist Richelle Basgall.

If you love trading card games, this is the place for you! Use our card mats and starter decks to learn the ropes. Already an expert? Feel free to bring your own cards and materials and play for fun.

Do you crochet, knit, cross stich, or embroider? Bring your own needle arts project to this informal craft and chat, where you can work on your latest project and visit with other crafters. Stay the whole time or just drop in for a little while.

Grab a coffee and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club.

Are you drowning in excess craft supplies or looking for a new craft to try out? Drop off your gently used crafty items like yarn, paper crafts, sewing supplies, etc. to the library during the week of May 6th.

Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games from the Center for Games & Learning at MNU's Mabee Library. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. Snacks and drinks provided!

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.

Sunflower Memory Café is a monthly gathering of older adults who are living with memory loss, along with their caregivers, to socialize and have fun with others who are experiencing similar challenges. There will be coffee and treats.

Grab some lunch and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club.

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

Celebrate spring by painting a terra cotta pot, then fill it with a potted flower to take home!

Join us as we discuss a true crime book and snack on delicious cookies. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration. 

Join us to prove you are the Mario Kart champion! Race against other players in 4-person cup matches. Top 2 racers of each cup will move to the next round. All characters, vehicles, and items will be available (including DLC!)

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.