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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. 

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
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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 "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 "Adults" group.

Tuesday Tunes

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song, or just listen. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues, and bluegrass, led by multi-instrumentalist Richelle Basgall.

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
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 multi-instrumentalist Richelle Basgall.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paperback Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Indian Creek Board Room at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.After the initial registration confirmation email, lo...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trading Card Game League

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

If you love trading card games, this is the place for you! Use our card mats and starter decks to learn the ropes. Already an expert? Feel free to bring your own cards and material...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

If you love trading card games, this is the place for you! Use our card mats and starter decks to learn the ropes. Already an expert? Feel free to bring your own cards and materials and play for fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch Social

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Just for Fun
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.

Adult Gamers Night

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Zone at Indian Creek at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults
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 fo...

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 "Adults" group.

Book Munch for the Breakfast Bunch

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab a coffee and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club. You’ll hear about some of the latest and greatest books available at the library, then we’ll go...

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made here.

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. Appointments can be made here.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Night

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games from the Center for Games & Learning at MNU's Mabee Library. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. Sna...

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 from the Center for Games & Learning at MNU's Mabee Library. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. Snacks and drinks provided!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Munch for the Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab some lunch and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club. You’ll hear about some of the latest and greatest books available at the library, then we’ll ...

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.

Chess Night

Wednesday, January 15, 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
Event Details:

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
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 "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
3rd Floor Creative/Art Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Adults
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 croche...

Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn Something New
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family
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 fo...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Interior Court Yard at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family
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. Prizes will b...

Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Interior Court Yard
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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" 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.

MLK Jr. Food Drive

All Day
Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Live Well
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters. 

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters. 

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.

MLK Jr. Food Drive

All Day
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters. 

Library Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Barrels for non-perishable donations available at both libraries from January 19 - February 16 to benefit local pantries that partner with Harvesters. 

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.

MLK Jr. Day of Service & Celebration

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event Space - Full (East+West) at Indian Creek Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Please join the Olathe Public Library as we celebrate Dr. King's birthday by hosting a day of service projects for local nonprofit agencies and celebrate with learning, storytime a...

Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Please join the Olathe Public Library as we celebrate Dr. King's birthday by hosting a day of service projects for local nonprofit agencies and celebrate with learning, storytime and crafting activities.

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.

MLK Jr. Day of Service & Celebration

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room Downtown at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Learn Something New
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Please join the Olathe Public Library as we celebrate Dr. King's birthday by hosting a day of service projects for local nonprofit agencies and celebrate with learning, storytime a...

Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Please join the Olathe Public Library as we celebrate Dr. King's birthday by hosting a day of service projects for local nonprofit agencies and celebrate with learning, storytime and crafting activities.