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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.

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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Yule Ball

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to attend a ball at a school for witches, wizards, and all other spell casters? Dress up in your finest outfit, enjoy delicious finger food, and enjoy a magical night of dancing, games, and crafts.

 

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!

Christmas Eve-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

Christmas Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's Eve Day-- Libraries Close Early

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

New Year's Day-- Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Trail Challenge Tracker

All Day
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Online
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

From September 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, track your progress on the Olathe Public Middle Schools' 2025 - 2026 Trail Challenge in

This event is in the "Family" group
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

From January 1 - February 28, Olathe Public Library is participating in “Bundle up with Books,” a winter reading challenge in Beanstack for children, teens, and adults.

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

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8)
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

Down on the Farm

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Birth to PreK
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Bring your little farmers to the Indian Creek Library between 10:00 and 11:30 to explore our pretend farm!

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 "Adults" group

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Did you get new puzzles and games for the holiday but are drowning in once-loved ones? Join us for a fun time swapping your gently-used puzzles and games that are now ready for a new home.

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

Piecing It Together: Puzzle Competition - Division One (Youth with an Adult)

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition.

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

Piecing It Together: Puzzle Competition - Division Two (Teen & Adults Only)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to show off your skills as a master at puzzles? Gather a team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at the third annual Olathe Public Library Puzzle Competition.

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.