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Christmas - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
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
Children, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
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
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
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

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration 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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens
Indian Creek Library
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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration 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

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Everyone
Indian Creek Library
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

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

Collaboration Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Indian Creek Library
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

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
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

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

New Year's - Libraries Closed

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

New Year's Day-- Library Closed

All Day
Some Branches
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
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Online
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

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Adults
Downtown Library
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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary
Indian Creek Library
Registration
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Create
Registration 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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Indian Creek Library
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.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration 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.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration 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!

10:00am - 11:30am
Children, Elementary
Downtown Library
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

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teens
Indian Creek Library
Registration
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Live Well
Registration 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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Meeting Room Downtown 3rd Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration 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.