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Show & 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:

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

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This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
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Chess Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), 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

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:

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

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This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Family Day Event

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Come celebrate Olathe Family Day! Join us for family fun and festivities. There will be face painting, games, pumpkin decorating, storytime, and the chance to win some awesome prizes in our give away drawing! You won’t want to miss it!

This event is in the "Family" group
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Show & 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:

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 (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Author Visit: Jenn Bailey

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Family
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - West
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Family
Program Type: Author Visit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jenn Bailey, award-winning author of A Friend for Henry, Henry, Like Always, and several other children's picture books, will discuss the writing and publishing process, read excerpts from her stories, answer questions, and offer

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
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Halloween Costume Swap

9:00am–1:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Spooktober
Event Details:

Halloween Costume Swap for all ages! Come drop off your gently used costumes and swap for new ones during the week of September 29th. 

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

Show & 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:

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

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Star Wars Day

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars with, crafts, trivia contests, photo ops with the 501st Legion, and more. Special snacks will be available to purchase at Sweet Tee’s.

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

Show & 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:

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 (Grades K-5th)" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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Chess Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), 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

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:

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 (Grades K-5th)" 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

Scooby-Doo Escape Room

All Day 10/24–10/26
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fire up the Mystery Machine and solve a Scooby-Doo-themed Escape Room with your team.

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

Show & 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:

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

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:

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

Staff Training Day-- Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
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

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:

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

Know Your Neighbor: Our Deaf Community (Conoce A Tu Vecino: Nuestra Comunidad Sorda)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Offsite Location
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Program Type: Learn Something New
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dinner, learning, and friendship at the Kansas School for the Deaf.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Dino Day!

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Family
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary (Grades K-5th), 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 (Grades K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Olathe Grand Prix

10:00am–3:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family
Offsite Location
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), 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

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:

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 (Grades K-5th)" 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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room Downtown
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12), 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

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:

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

Thanksgiving - Libraries Close Early

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