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Christmas - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

New Year's Eve Party in a Bag

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

Let's celebrate! New Year's Eve Party in a Bag kits for kids are back!Each kit includes:-1 pair of 2025 glasses-1 handclapper-1 party blower-1 disco ball necklace-1 mini deck of pl...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Let's celebrate! New Year's Eve Party in a Bag kits for kids are back!

Each kit includes:

-1 pair of 2025 glasses

-1 handclapper

-1 party blower

-1 disco ball necklace

-1 mini deck of playing cards

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

New Year's Eve Party in a Bag

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

Let's celebrate! New Year's Eve Party in a Bag kits for kids are back!Each kit includes:-1 pair of 2025 glasses-1 handclapper-1 party blower-1 disco ball necklace-1 mini deck of pl...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Let's celebrate! New Year's Eve Party in a Bag kits for kids are back!

Each kit includes:

-1 pair of 2025 glasses

-1 handclapper

-1 party blower

-1 disco ball necklace

-1 mini deck of playing cards

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pride Club

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Meet up with other LGBTQIA+ youth and allies for snacks, conversation, and a safe space.

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.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! This class will cover babysitting business basics, childcare essentials, child behavior ...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

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

Tween Gaming

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Zone at Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Play video games on the Xbox X, PS5 and the Nintendo Switch. For 4th - 8th graders. 

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 "Adults" group.

Crime and Cookies

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
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.  After the initial registration...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Show and Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

TBD, a theme will be added soon.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

TBD, a theme will be added soon.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! This class will cover babysitting business basics, childcare essentials, child behavior ...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

Collaboration Club

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Space - West at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring a personal art project and explore working with fellow creatives to encourage creativity through collaboration!

Cancelled
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring a personal art project and explore working with fellow creatives to encourage creativity through collaboration!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

New Year's Eve - Libraries close early

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

New Year's - Libraries Closed

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

New Year's Day-- Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" 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.

Winter Reading Challenge: Bundle up with Books

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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. We challeng...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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 "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

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 in...

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 "Elementary" group.

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get creative with a fun after-school craft activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grown-Up Crafternoon

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit our crafting station for a monthly project. Register your children for their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids) while you craft in peace.Jan. 3: Diamond ArtFeb. 7: Perl...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Event Details:

Visit our crafting station for a monthly project. Register your children for their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids) while you craft in peace.

Jan. 3: Diamond Art

Feb. 7: Perler Bead Magnets

Mar. 7: Abstract Painting

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: High School

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens
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. January's theme is Ap...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: Middle School

All Day
Online
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens
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. January's theme is ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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.

Dog Man Celebration!

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Before Dog Man arrives at the movie theaters, celebrate Dog Man at the library. Meet Dog Man fans, learn to create original comics, draw favorite Dog Man characters, collect Dav Pi...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Before Dog Man arrives at the movie theaters, celebrate Dog Man at the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! Take this fun class where you’ll learn how to handle emergencies when caring for young childr...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! Take this fun class where you’ll learn how to handle emergencies when caring for young children.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Reality Skills Crash Course

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Meeting Room Downtown 3rd Floor at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn a new adulting skill each month using games and interactive experiences. Sessions will include topics like budgeting, grocery shopping, meal planning, wellness, setting bound...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Meeting Room Downtown 3rd Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn a new adulting skill each month using games and interactive experiences. Sessions will include topics like budgeting, grocery shopping, meal planning, wellness, setting boundaries, creating routines, and career skills.