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Book Munch for the Lunch Bunch

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Offsite Location
Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

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

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

Circle Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice early literacy and developmental skills with stories, songs and action rhymes. 
For birth through age 2 with an adult.  
Register all children attending. Program lasts 20 minutes. 

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

Family Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Birth to PreK
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
For 3 to 5-year-olds with an adult. Siblings welcome. 
Please register all children that will be attending.

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

Anime Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Olathe Community Heartsaver CPR/AED Class

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Olathe Fire Department
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Olathe Fire Department
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you live or work in Olathe and want to become a lifesaver? Join the Olathe Fire Department’s Heartsaver CPR class and gain the skills to handle emergencies with confidence! 

In this hands-on course, you'll learn:

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
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" 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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
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

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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Beginners

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Board Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

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 "Adults" group

Creative Connections

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:

Join us at the library for Creative Connections—a welcoming, joyful space where adults with disabilities come together to create, connect, and explore.

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

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stretch & Restore

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crime and Cookies

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Meeting Room Downtown 3rd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 "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 "Adults" group

Parenting Teens Together: A Book Discussion Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our supportive book discussion group focused on the joys and challenges of parenting teenagers. Each month, we'll explore a thoughtfully selected book offering practical advice, empathy, and insights into raising teens in today’s world.

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
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" 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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

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

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

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: High School

All Day
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 (Grades 6-12)" group

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: Middle School

All Day
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
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.