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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

Teen Crochet for Beginners

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? Want to learn to make garments, accessories, afghans, stuffed animals, and so much more? Join us as we learn the absolute basics of crochet. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Find Fido Friday

All Day
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Find Fido Friday

All Day
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fido is back and he's hiding somewhere in the Children's area. Find him and you'll get a small prize. 

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 "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

Legend of Zelda Day

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Look! Listen!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crime and Cookies

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

12:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Activity TDB, please check in person on the Makerspace Board or ask staff. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roblox Bootcamp

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play Roblox and create your games with Roblox Studio. Offline activities and snacks are provided! Provided in partnership with Olathe West's Esports coach.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writing Community

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Child & Parent Book Discussion: 3rd-5th Grade

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read Dragons in a Bag, by Zetta Elliott, with your child, then meet with others to discuss the book. Snack provided.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime in the Park

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Mill Creek Park
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy storytime at the park!  Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Stories will be geared to 3-to-5-year-olds, but all are welcome. In case of rain, storytime will be cancelled.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roblox Bootcamp

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Learn how to play Roblox and create your games with Roblox Studio. Offline activities and snacks are provided! Provided in partnership with Olathe West's Esports coach.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am–4:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Olathe Live! Over Lunch

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Event Details:

We're bringing you Olathe Live! Over Lunch. We'll have live music on the patio of the Downtown Olathe Public Library on Tuesdays in June and July from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Paint & Sip

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with a colorful painting session led by Pinot’s Palette of Olathe! In celebration of our Color Our World Summer Reading theme, you'll paint a vibrant design while sipping on your choice of delicious lemonade flavors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Crochet

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you mastered the basics of crochet and are looking to expand your skills? In this class, we will build on the basic chain and single crochet stitches to make more advanced pieces. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Kids' Bash

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Exterior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all daycares, summer camps, preschools, etc, to join us this summer on Wednesday mornings for a free kid's event. Entertainment will vary each week.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roblox Bootcamp

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Learn how to play Roblox and create your games with Roblox Studio. Offline activities and snacks are provided! Provided in partnership with Olathe West's Esports coach.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime in the Park

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Exterior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy storytime at the park!  Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Stories will be geared to 3-to-5-year-olds, but all are welcome. In case of rain, storytime will be cancelled.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roblox Bootcamp

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Learn how to play Roblox and create your games with Roblox Studio. Offline activities and snacks are provided! Provided in partnership with Olathe West's Esports coach.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafty Criminals

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have the skills to uncover the truth about the crime? Think you have the mind of a crafty criminal? Join us to listen to true crime podcasts and discuss the cases while working on a craft project and enjoying a snack!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

3D Printed Monster Factory!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get started with 3D modeling using the ZBrush software to create monstrous shapes! Drag and drop features to design your very own monster! Monsters will be 3D printed by Makerspace Staff for pick up later.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Sunken Treasure Scavenger Hunt

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens
Offsite Location
Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Go diving for pirate treasure at the Olathe pools this summer! Chests of pirate treasure have spilled all over the pools. Collect everything on your pirate checklist and return it to the treasure chest for a prize.