April Programs
"CRAFTING" OUR 6 BY 6 SKILLS - For ages 3 - 5 + adult
*Registration required
Monday, April 1 *Registration begins Monday, March 25
10:30 a.m. at the Main Library
Love storytimes AND crafts? Let's put them together to practice "6 by 6" pre-reading skills! Children are invited to grab a grown-up and come to the library to hear a few stories and then make a craft based on the stories. Stories and crafts will be specially selected to let kids practice their 6 by 6 skills and to give adults tips for reinforcing these important skills at home. Adults may bring more than one child but will need to assist each child they bring. Program will last about 35 - 45 minutes.
FAMILY CHESS NIGHTS - For all ages
Monday, April 1
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Monday, April 15
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.
HOMESCHOOL LEGO CLUB - For homeschoolers ages 5 - 11
*Registration required
Tuesday, April 2 *Registration begins Monday, March 25
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Join us for our monthly LEGO Club for homeschoolers! Each month we'll have a new theme, and you can have fun building with bricks provided by the library. Each session will last about an hour.
RAISING A READER - 6 BY 6 LITERACY SKILLS - For ages 5 & younger + adult
Wednesday, March 27 - May 1
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Ready, set, grow a reader! Bring your young children to our meeting room to help grow their "pre-reading" skills as you interact together with educational toys and activity centers. Come and go as you please. No registration.
SIGNING STORYTIME WITH MARCIE INZER - For children ages 5 & younger with adult
*Registration required
Thursday, April 4 *Registration begins Monday, March 25
10:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come listen to stories and learn some basic signs to use with your children. Parent or caregive must attend. Program will last about 30 minutes.
READ TO A DOG - For young readers of all ages
Saturday, April 6
1:30 - 2:30 p.m at the Indian Creek Branch
Saturday, April 20
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Children of all ages may drop by the library and read to a cuddly canine between 1:30 and 2:30 on the dates 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.
PRESCHOOL DANCE PARTY - For kindergartners & youngs + adult
Monday, April 8
10:30 a.m. at the Main Library
Thursday, April 11
10:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Let's dance! Come shake, shimmy, and dance up a storm at our preschool dance party, featuring songs from our children's music collection. Program will last about 20 - 30 minutes. No registration but space is limited.
LEGO CLUB - For K - 5th graders
*Registration required
Wednesday, April 10 *Registration begins Monday, April 1
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Tuesday, April 16 *Registration begins Monday, April 1
7:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Are you a kid in kindergarten through 5th grade who loves building with LEGO bricks? Be a part of our monthly LEGO Club! Each month we'll introduce a different theme, turn you loose on the library's LEGO collection to build something awesome, then let you show off your creation before you leave. (The Wednesday afternoon LEGO Club will offer a small snack; the Tuesday evening LEGO Club will not.)
PARENTS: To allow as many children as possible to experience LEGO Club, please sign your child up for ONLY one LEGO Club meeting per calendar month.
LEGO DESIGN CONTEST - For K - 5th graders
*Registration required
Saturday, April 13 *Registration begins Monday, March 25
at the Indian Creek Community Church (12480 S. Blackbob Road)
Drop off creation - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Public viewing & voting - 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Awards ceremony - 4:00 p.m.
Love to build with LEGO bricks? Make something awesome using your own LEGO (or compatible bricks and enter it into our LEGO Design Contest. You could win a Barnes & Noble gift card! Click here for the rules and more detailed information. You may also pick up our rules sheet at either Olathe library. Space is limited and registration is required.
The contest will be held at Indian Creek Community Church (near the Inidan Creek Branch Library). Kids in grades 6 - 12 can enter a separate YA category of the contest. For more information about the YA category, check with Adult Services beginning on March 11. (This contest in not sponsored or endorsed by LEGO or Barnes & Noble.)
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM: EARTH DAY ART - For ages 6 - 11
*Registration required
Tuesday, April 16 *Registration begins Monday, April 8
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come celebrate Earth Day with us by using recycled materials to create a unique piece of art. All supplies will be provided. Program will last about an hour.
BOOK SWAP - For 5th graders & younger
Wednesday, April 17
10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come bring in a gently-used or new book from you collection and swap it out for a different book of your choice. A selection of books will be provided from which to choose. A fun way to celebrate National Library Week! No registration.
SPRING FUN DAY - For 3 - 8 year olds & parents
Friday, April 19
2:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Drop by the library to enjoy spring and Earth Day related crafts, games, stories, snacks, and activities. Come and go as you please. No registration. Sponsored by the Teen Library Club (TLC) of the Olathe Public Library.
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