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Dino Day!

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Family

Calling all young paleontologists! Kids who love dinosaurs are invited to join us for a prehistoric party to celebrate Dino-vember. Design your own dinosaur, collect dinosaur bones, play dino games, and more!

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

Calling all young paleontologists! Kids who love dinosaurs are invited to join us for a prehistoric party to celebrate Dino-vember. Design your own dinosaur, collect dinosaur bones, play dino games, and more!

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

Olathe Grand Prix

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family

Racers, start your engines! Olathe West and Olathe Public Library have partnered to create a Mario Kart tournament for the community. Teams of 4 will compete with others in their age group to battle to win the Olathe Cup.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Racers, start your engines! Olathe West and Olathe Public Library have partnered to create a Mario Kart tournament for the community. Teams of 4 will compete with others in their age group to battle to win the Olathe Cup.

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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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. 

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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. 

Thanksgiving - Libraries Close Early

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library

Thanksgiving-- Libraries Closed

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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. 

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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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. 

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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
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Winter Fest

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Hometown Holidays
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, storytimes, photo ops, and movies. Get into the giving spirit by donating new socks, hats, and mittens to the Olathe Public School Foundation. 

 

 

 

 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Hometown Holidays
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, storytimes, photo ops, and movies. Get into the giving spirit by donating new socks, hats, and mittens to the Olathe Public School Foundation. 

 

 

 

 

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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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. 

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, 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
This event is in the "Family" group

Bedtime Stories for a Winter's Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Family

Get cozy in your pajamas, and enjoy an evening of bedtime stories.  Stuffed animal friends welcome! No registration.

 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get cozy in your pajamas, and enjoy an evening of bedtime stories.  Stuffed animal friends welcome! No registration.

 

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

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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. 

Christmas Eve-- Libraries Closed

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

Christmas Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lab at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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. 

New Year's Eve Day-- Libraries Close Early

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library