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

Teen Hangout Thursdays

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:

Looking for a place to hang out after school? Drop by the Teen Zone on the 2nd (Downtown) and 4th (Indian Creek) Thursday afternoons! Play games, create cool crafts, try out library technology, or relax with friends.

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

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and an arena will be provided for play. Don’t know how to play?

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

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

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

Write Place, Write Time

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Indian Creek Board Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all teens who want to or love to write! All genres and experience levels welcome.

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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Anime Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Olathe Community Heartsaver CPR/AED Class

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Olathe Fire Department
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Olathe Fire Department
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), 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 (Grades 6-12)" group

Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

10:00am–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: 3rd Floor Creative/Art Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Live Well
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting?

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Meeting Room Downtown 3rd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Teen Clubs

Come hang out with other adventurers to play the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, all are welcome. Learn from other players and from guest hosts.

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

Teen Hangout Thursdays

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:

Looking for a place to hang out after school? Drop by the Teen Zone on the 2nd (Downtown) and 4th (Indian Creek) Thursday afternoons! Play games, create cool crafts, try out library technology, or relax with friends.

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

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: The Zone at Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 "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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Anime Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Teen Crafternoon

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Create
Event Details:

Visit our teen crafting station to make a different project each month. 

 

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

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

Community Ultimate Tournament: Tween

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Community Ultimate Tournament: Teen

2:15pm–3:15pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Flexbox Theater
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Registration Required
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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: High School

All Day
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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 (Grades 6-12)" group

Book Dragon Teen Subscription Box: Middle School

All Day
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Teen Hangout Thursdays

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Downtown Library
Library Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Zone Downtown
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Teen Clubs
Event Details:

Looking for a place to hang out after school? Drop by the Teen Zone on the 2nd (Downtown) and 4th (Indian Creek) Thursday afternoons! Play games, create cool crafts, try out library technology, or relax with friends.

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

Community Volunteer Fair

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Event Space - Full (East+West)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults
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 "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

Pokémon & Beyblades Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Teen Zone Indian Creek
Age Group: Children, Elementary (Grades K-5th), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and an arena will be provided for play. Don’t know how to play?

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

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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Indian Creek Library
Library Location: Indian Creek Library
Room: Children's Program Room Indian Creek
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Teen Clubs

Come hang out with other adventurers to play the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, all are welcome. Learn from other players and from guest hosts.