| Main Library | Indian Creek Branch |
| 201 E Park Street | 12990 S. Blackbob Rd |
| Olathe, KS 66061 | Olathe, KS 66062 |
Winter & Spring Programming for Children
The library has a variety of fun activities planned this winter and spring for children going into 5th grade and younger. A flyer listing all of our programs and storytimes from January through May will soon be available at both libray locations. You can also find information about upcoming programs right here on our Programs web page.
Click here to download our winter/spring flyer to print off at home.
Click here to see a daily calendar of all Children's programs and storytimes.
For any program that requires registration, you may register at either Olathe library or call (913) 971-6874.
Storytimes
WINTER/SPRING PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
During the winter and spring the Olathe Public Library offers preschool storytimes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds at both library locations. Winter/spring storytimes run from January 24 through April 26. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 3. For more information and the complete schedule of times and locations, click here.
We also offer Evening Storytime at the Library on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch. The stories will be geared to 3, 4 and 5 year olds, but all ages are welcome. No registration is required for the evening storytimes. For more intormation and the complete schedule, click here.
NOTE: There will be no storytimes during spring break, March 12 - 16.
TIme for Two is a one-on-one storytime for 2 year olds with a caring adult. During the winter and spring the library will offer two six-week sessions. Beginning on January 27 and running through March 2, we will offer a six-week session at the Main Library. Registration for the Main session begins on Tuesday, January 3. Beginning March 23 and running through April 27, we will offer a six-week session at the Indian Creek Branch. Registration for the Indian Creek sessions begins on Tuesday, March 6. For more information and the complete schedule of times and locations, click here.
Rhyme Time is an interactive language-enrichment program for children aged 12 to 24 months with a caring adult. Rhyme Time is offered at both library locations. During the winter the sessions run from January 23 through February 29 During the spring the sessions run from March 19 through April 25. No registration is required, but space is limited to 15 pairs. For more information and the complete schedule of times and locations, click here.
SIGNING STORYTIME - For infant - 5 years old + adult
Monday, March 26
10:30 a.m. at the Main Library
Wednesday, March 28
10:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Monday, May 14
10:30 a.m. at the Main Library
Wednesday, March 16
10:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come enjoy stories and learn some basic signs to use with your children. No registration but space is limited.
Programs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS! - For kids of all ages & their families
Monday, February 27 - Registration begins Monday, February 20
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come help us celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with a wacky assortment of crafts and games suitable for the whole family, followed by birthday cake! Registration is required and begins on Monday, February 20.
LEGO CLUB - For K - 5th grade
Tuesday, February 28 - Registration begins Monday, February 20
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Tuesday, March 27 - Registration begins Monday, March 19
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Tuesday, April 24 - Registration begins Monday, April 16
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Are you a kid in kindergarten through 5th grade who loves building with LEGO bricks? Be a part of our new monthly afterschool LEGO Club! Arrive at 4:30 p.m., have a snack while you hear about that month's theme, and then have fun building with bricks provided by the library. There will even be a show-and-tell session at the end of the meeting, if time allows. Each session will last about an hour. Registration is required for each individual club meeting. See the beginning registration dates listed above.
READ TO A DOG - For young readers of all ages
Saturday, March 3
1:30 - 2:30 p.m at the Indian Creek Branch
Saturday, March 17
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Saturday, April 7
1:30 - 2:30 p.m at the Indian Creek Branch
Saturday, April 21
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Saturday, May 5
1:30 - 2:30 p.m at the Indian Creek Branch
Saturday, May 19
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Children of ages may drop by the library and read to a cuddly canine during the times listed above. Come to the Children's Desk upon arrival and check in for a reading time. Reading sessions are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. No advanced registration necessary. For more information, call (913) 971-6874. Trained therapy dogs provided by Pets for Life, Inc.
FAMILY CHESS NIGHTS - For all ages
Monday, March 5
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Monday, March 19
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Monday, April 2
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Monday, April 16
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Monday, May 7
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Monday, May 21
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come play chess with a worthy opponent at our Family Chess Nights. Boards and equipment will be provided. All ages and playing levels welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
BOOK EXPLORERS - For 1st - 3rd grade
Wednesday, March 7 - Registration begins Monday, February 27
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Wednesday, April 4 - Registration begins Monday, March 26
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Join us for an after-school book club. At each session a short book will be read aloud, followed by discussion and a related activity. Register for each session individually. Registration is required for each individual session. See the beginning registration dates listed above.
WII FOR KIDS - For 1st - 5th grade
Monday, March 12 - Registration begins Monday, March 5
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Kick off your spring break by playing Wii games on the big screen at the library. Games will be chose from the library's Wii collection and will be rated E (Everyone). Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 5.
SPRING BREAK COOKIE DECORATING FOR KIDS - For kids of all ages
Tuesday, March 13
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Thursday, March 15
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library
If it's Spring Break, it must be time to decorate a cookie! Come and go as you please. Kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
FAMILY LIBRARY DAY - For preschoolers - 3rd graders & parents
Monday, March 19
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Come spend a fun afternoon with Olathe teens at Family Library Day! We will be doing fun activities promoting reading, recycling, healthy eating, and more. No registration. Come and go as you please.
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM: TANGRAMS - For ages 6 - 11
Tuesday, March 20 - Registration begins Monday, March 12
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Test your creativity and puzzle solving skills by making one of these simple Chinese puzzle sets, and then use the seven pieces to attempt to reconstruct a variety of puzzling pictures. Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 12.
LET'S LEARN SPANISH FOR PRESCHOOLERS - For ages 4 & 5
Wednesdays, April 4, 11 & 18 - Registration begins Wednesday, March 21
11:00 a.m. at the Main Library
During this three-week program listen to stories and learn some basic Spanish phrases. Sessions will last 30 - 45 minutes. Children will attend by themselves. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, March 21.
PRESCHOOL DANCE PARTY - For kindergartners & younger + adult
Monday, April 9
1:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Friday, April 13
11:00 a.m. at the Main Library
Let's dance! Come shake, shimmy, and dance up a storm at our preschool dance party, featuring favorite songs from our children's music collection. No registration but space is limited.
LEGO DESIGN CONTEST - For K - 5th grade
Saturday, April 14 at the Indian Creek Branch - Registration begins Monday, March 26
Drop off your creation - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Public viewing & voting - 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Awards ceremony - 4:00 p.m.
LEGO fans, make your own creation from LEGO bricks (or compatible bricks) and enter it into our LEGO Design Contest for kids. Drop off your creation from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Our judges will view the entries, then the public will be invited to view and vote for their favorite from 2:00 - 3:45 p.m. Come back for the Awards Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. where you could win a Barnes & Noble gift card and a chance to have your creation on display at the library! More information will be available at the library and on the library's website beginning March 19. (This contest is not sponsored or endorsed by LEGO or Barnes & Noble.). Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 26.
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM: THE SCIENCE OF PAPER AIRPLANES - For ages 6 - 11
Tuesday, April 17 - Registration begins Monday, April 9
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Lift, gravity, thrust and drag, what do these have to do with making a great paper airplane? Join us as we experiment with paper airplane designs and learn a little bit about the science of flight as we test our creations. Registration is required and begins on Monday, April 9.
HOW MANY BOOKWORMS? - For kids of all ages
May 7 - 13 at the Main Library & Indian Creek Branch
Stop by the Main Library or Indian Creek Branch anytime during this week and guess how many Bookworms are celebrating Children's Book Week! This contest is for 5th graders and younger.
PRESCHOOL CRAFT TIME - For preschoolers
Tuesday, May 8
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Thursday, May 10
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Main Library
Bring your preschooler and make a fun craft at the library! Come and go as you please. No registration.
BOOK SWAP DAY - For kids of all ages
Wednesday, May 9
10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Looking for something different to read during Children's Book Week? Just bring 1 or 2 gently read books to the Main Library anytime on this date and swap for a new read! The book swap is for 5th graders and younger.
This program is designed for parents to read aloud to their elementary-aged children. To participate in the Family Read-Aloud Club, just stop by the Children's Reference Desk and we'll get you started!