Upcoming Events

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.

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

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.

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?

Grab a coffee and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club.

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

Join us for a magical day of winter wonder at the library! Meet Olaf from 10:15–12:15 and hop into our giant snow globe for a perfect seasonal photo op.

Finals are here! But don't worry, we've put together some treats and activities to help you get through it! Kits available for 9-12th graders while supplies last and on the first floor near Welcome Desk.

Finals are here! But don't worry, we've put together some treats and activities to help you get through it! Kits available for 9th-12th graders while supplies last.

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

Meet with other writers to discuss your writing, share friendly feedback, and find encouragement to power through your writing goals, big or small.

Read Merci Suarez Changes Gears, by Meg Medina, with your child and then meet with others to discuss the book. Snack provided.

The Sunflower Memory Cafe is a monthly gathering of older adults living with memory loss, along with their caregivers, to socialize and have fun with others who are experiencing similar challenges. There will be coffee and treats.

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second.

Grab some lunch and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club.

Come play chess with a worthy opponent.  All ages and playing levels welcome.

Get cozy in your pajamas, and enjoy an evening of bedtime stories.  Stuffed animal friends welcome! No registration.

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:

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 program is ideal for tweens that have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone. Safe@Home is a two-hour program that teaches children how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what