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This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
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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 "Teens" group

A Tour of Two Fantasy Cities

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a trip to explore two cities from well known fantasy stories. Try the local cuisine, see the beautiful scenery, and find a souvenir to take home with you to remember your visit.

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special storytime, then leave them at the library for an overnight sleepover! When you pick up your fuzzy friend on Saturday, you'll find out exactly what all the animals were up to all evening.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Gamers Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
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 "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 "Adults" group

Mug Painting with Driftwood Ceramics

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Paint a mug with instruction from Driftwood Ceramics and learn how underglazes are transformed into vibrant color through the firing process.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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 Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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.

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

Safe@Home Class

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

This program ideal for tweens that have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone. Safe@Home is a two-hour program that teaches children how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Night at the Movies

6:00pm–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: Now Showing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an adults-only night out at the library! We will show a movie and provide popcorn. 

June 2: Knives Out

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 Splash Bash

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Park/Shelter
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time to cool off and celebrate summer's end with a splash! Join us for the ultimate water battle featuring DIY sponge bombs, splash balls, and squirt gun tie-dye. Then, gear up for an epic water fight before chilling out with a frozen treat.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

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

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Trading Card Game League

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

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.

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 "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

1:00pm–1:45pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Event Details:

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.

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 "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

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, 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 "Teens" group

Freddy's Final Night - A Murder Mystery Party

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

As the summer winds down, summer jobs come to an end. This is your final night at Fazbear's Pizzeria. Will you survive it?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Munch for the Breakfast Bunch

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Offsite Location
Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

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

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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

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

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