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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Zone at Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!

Staff Training Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Dino Day!

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Calling all young paleontologists! Kids who love dinosaurs are invited to join us for a prehistoric party to celebrate Dino-vember. Design your own dinosaur, collect dinosaur bones, play dino games, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Olathe Grand Prix

10:00am–3:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Offsite Location
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Racers, start your engines! Olathe West and Olathe Public Library have partnered to create a Mario Kart tournament for the community. Teams of 4 will compete with others in their age group to battle to win the Olathe Cup.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

4:30pm–4:45pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

4:45pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

5:00pm–5:15pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

5:15pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" 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 (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), 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 "Adults" group

Gilmore Girls Trivia Night

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wear your favorite sweater and prepare to get cozy for a night of Gilmore Girls-themed trivia.

Snacks will be served and prizes will be given to the top 3 teams.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!

Thanksgiving - Libraries Close Early

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

Thanksgiving-- Libraries Closed

All Day 11/27–11/28
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Gamers Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Cancelled
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Zone at Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Swap Your Stuff Holiday Edition

12:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Want to get rid of your old holiday decorations and pick up new ones while you're at it? Whether you are looking to downsize or upgrade, our holiday swap is for you! This includes holidays from any time of year.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

4:30pm–4:45pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group

Read with a Dog

4:45pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.