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Book Munch for the Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

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

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" 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, August 20, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Olathe Community Heartsaver CPR/AED Class

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Olathe Fire Department
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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:

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Olathe Fire Department
Age Group: Teens, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Olathe Community Heartsaver CPR/AED Class

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Olathe Fire Department
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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:

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Olathe Fire Department
Age Group: Teens, 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

Crime and Cookies

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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 "Adults" group

Writing Community

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with other writers to discuss your writing, share friendly feedback, and find encouragement to power through your writing goals, big or small.

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

Stretch & Restore

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Bookish Social & Book Swap

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Come hang out with other readers of all genres and enjoy bookish activities along with coffee and snacks. 

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out with other readers of all genres and enjoy bookish activities along with coffee and snacks. 

Labor Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
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

National Library Card Sign-up Kick-off

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family

Kick off National Library Card Sign-Up Month with a celebration at the library!

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

Kick off National Library Card Sign-Up Month with a celebration at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Tunes

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Flexbox Theater at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live at the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song, or just listen. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues, and bluegrass, led by longtime Tuesday Tunes member Mike Alley.

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live at the Library
Event Details:

Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song, or just listen. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues, and bluegrass, led by longtime Tuesday Tunes member Mike Alley.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art 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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Adults" group

Grown-Up Crafternoon

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

Visit our adult crafting station to make a different project each month. If you have elementary-aged children, you can register them for their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids).

Sept. 5: Beaded Wind Chimes

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

Visit our adult crafting station to make a different project each month. If you have elementary-aged children, you can register them for their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids).

Sept. 5: Beaded Wind Chimes

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Gamers Night

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Zone at Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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 "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

Fall Wardrobe Refresh: Community Clothing & Accessory Swap

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family

*Due to a recent change in staffing and limited staff availability, this program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please check our calendar for similar upcoming events.

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

*Due to a recent change in staffing and limited staff availability, this program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please check our calendar for similar upcoming events.

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:45pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Adults

Give blood and save a life. Click here to make an appointment.

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

Give blood and save a life. Click here to make an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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

Paperback Book Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Indian Creek Board Room at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.

Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art 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

Stitch Social

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Adults

Do you crochet, knit, cross stich, or embroider? Bring your own needle arts project to this informal craft and chat, where you can work on your latest project and visit with other crafters. Stay the whole time or just drop in for a little while.

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

Do you crochet, knit, cross stich, or embroider? Bring your own needle arts project to this informal craft and chat, where you can work on your latest project and visit with other crafters. Stay the whole time or just drop in for a little while.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Munch for the Breakfast Bunch

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 "Adults" group

Olathe Public Library Foundation's 'A Taste of Literacy' Dinner

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Author Candice Millard will be the featured speaker at the Olathe Public Library Foundation's 'A Taste of Literacy' dinner.

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

Author Candice Millard will be the featured speaker at the Olathe Public Library Foundation's 'A Taste of Literacy' dinner.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced Crochet - Amigurumi

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Create
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this 4-week class as we learn the basics of creating crocheted stuffed animals. This is not a beginner class. Participants must know the basics of crochet (single crochet, increasing, and decreasing). Ages 16+ welcome.

Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Create
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this 4-week class as we learn the basics of creating crocheted stuffed animals. This is not a beginner class. Participants must know the basics of crochet (single crochet, increasing, and decreasing). Ages 16+ welcome.