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The Children's Department serves children from infants through 5th graders. We provide a wide variety of programs and services. You can reach the Children's Department at the Main Library by calling (913) 971-6874. To reach the Children's Department at the Indian Creek Branch, call (913) 971-5235.
Computers
Children's Materials |
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| Picture Books | Chapter Books | Board Books | Easy Readers | Nonfiction Books | Large Print Books | Reference Books | Comics | Books on Tape and CD | Music Cassettes and CDs | Foreign Language Books | Sign Language Booksand Videos | Feature Film Videos and DVDs | Informational Videos and DVDs | Books & Feature Film Videos in Spanish | Book & Cassette Sets | CD-ROMs | Magazines |
Educational Game Computers
An adult or older sibling is required to sit with preschoolers using these computers. Internet & Word Processing Computers
For children 5th grade and younger. A library card and PIN number are required to access these computers. In addition to the Internet, these computers are equipped with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access.
Imagination StationLocated at the main library only. The Imagination Station is an activity center for preschool aged children. Each month the Imagination Station focuses on different themes introducing children to basic concepts such as counting, colors, shapes, opposites, etc. We also have blocks and puzzles for children to play with when they visit the library.
Board Books for Newborns Program
A service offered by the Children's Department, in conjunction with the Friends of the Library organization. If you are a resident of Olathe and have a new baby at your house, come in to the Children's Department to pick up a special gift for your newborn. You must pick up the gift before your child's first birthday. It is our way of welcoming your child to the library--hopefully the first of many visits!
Bookmobile
During the summer of 2010 the Olathe Public Library is providing bookmobile services  to the children of Olathe. The bookmobile will visit four TItle 1 schools during the months of June and July. Every two weeks the bookmobile will make a visit, and chldren may check out two books each time. This pilot program is being entirely funded by donations from individuals and local organizations, including the Friends of the Olathe Public Library, the Olathe Public Library Foundation, the Santa Fe Trail Rotary Club, Olathe Noon Optimists Club, Scarborough PTO, Sunnyside Elementary School, and the city of Olathe.
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