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Christmas Eve-- Libraries Closed

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

Christmas Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
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

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

New Year's Day-- Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Indian Creek Library
This event is in the "Family" group
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Family
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 "Family" group

Chess Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Family
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 (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sewing Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring your own personal sewing projects to work on while socializing with others! Machine sewing, hand sewing, cross stitch, and embroidery are all welcome! Bring your own machine or use one of ours available as first come, first served.

This event is in the "Family" group

Community Volunteer Fair

1:30pm–3:30pm
Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Live Well
Event Details:

Find a volunteer position that aligns with your interests and skills. Visit a variety of local organizations with volunteer opportunities.

This event is in the "Family" group

Celebrate the Winter Games

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us at the Indian Creek Library for a day of crafts and activities inspired by winter sports and competitions. Bring the whole family for frosty fun, friendly challenges, and creative play!

Presidents' Day-- Libraries CLOSED

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

Chess Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Family
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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–5:00pm
Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Support the Friends of the Library and get some great deals! Choose from adult, teen and children's books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl albums and audiobooks all priced for $1 or less! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Support the Friends of the Library and get some great deals! Choose from adult, teen and children's books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl albums and audiobooks all priced for $1 or less! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Support the Friends of the Library and get some great deals! Choose from adult, teen and children's books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl albums and audiobooks all priced for $1 or less! 

This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO® Showcase

10:00am–5:00pm
Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Come check out the KC Brick Lab Showcase to see LEGO® creations built by members of Kansas City's Adult LEGO® User Group. You’ll be amazed at what these master builders create from LEGO® bricks!

This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO® Showcase

1:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Come check out the KC Brick Lab Showcase to see LEGO® creations built by members of Kansas City's Adult LEGO® User Group. You’ll be amazed at what these master builders create from LEGO® bricks!

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sewing Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring your own personal sewing projects to work on while socializing with others! Machine sewing, hand sewing, cross stitch, and embroidery are all welcome! Bring your own machine or use one of ours available as first come, first served.

This event is in the "Family" group

Mario Party!

10:00am–1:00pm
Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Let's-a-go! Join us for an all-ages celebration of Nintendo's most famous virtual hero and all his friends and foes.

This event is in the "Family" group

Chess Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Family
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

Inflatable Fire Safety House

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Learn Something New
Event Details:

Come explore the Olathe Fire Department's inflatable fire safety house and learn about fire safety.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sewing Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring your own personal sewing projects to work on while socializing with others! Machine sewing, hand sewing, cross stitch, and embroidery are all welcome! Bring your own machine or use one of ours available as first come, first served.

Easter Sunday-- Libraries CLOSED

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