Our summer theme for 2013 is Dig Into Reading! We will be exploring the wonders of the world beneath our feet. Below is a list of activities we have planned for this summer.
- First day to pick up folder: Wednesday, May 22 at the Main Library & Indian Creek Branch
- Return folders between July 29 - August 11
All readers, 5th grade and younger, are encouraged to pick up a summer reading folder at either library beginning
May 22. Use the folder to record all of your summer reading. You may keep track of your reading either by writing down the titles of all the books you read or by keeping track of the number of days you spend time reading. Just for fun you may also collect colorful stickers on the back of your folder each week throughout the summer. Bring your folder back between July 29 - August 11 and receive a free paperback book. Folders will be distributed throughout the summer at both libraries and will also be available at our Summer Reading Kick-Off on May 28 at Frontier Park.
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF • For all ages • No registration
- Tuesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Frontier Park (Black Bob Rd. & Indian Creek Pkwy.)
Come join the fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off! You can pick up your summer reading folder and enjoy games, crafts, chess, temporary tattoos, and more. Everyone is invited. Reading folders will also be available at both libraries.
Frontier Park is located at Black Bob Road and Indian Creek Parkway, just southwest of the Indian Creek Branch Library. In case of rain Kick-Off will be canceled.
CAVE ART • For 1st - 5th graders • Registration required
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Tuesday, June 18, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Registration begins Friday, June 14 -
Thursday, June 20, 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Registration begins Friday, June 14
Discover prehistoric cave art deep inside the earth, and then make your very own cave art masterpiece.
CHILD & PARENT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP • For 3rd & 4th graders + an adult • Registration required
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Here is the schedule of dates and times, registration dates, and the titles we will be reading:
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Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Registration begins Monday, June 3 -
Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Dying to Meet You by Kate Klise
Registration begins Monday, July 1
This program is for kids going into 3rd and 4th grades plus an adult. It is designed to encourage children and adults to read books together. Both child and adult should read the book and come ready to discuss it. Bring a pillow and relax. Snacks will be provided. See registration dates listed above. You may register online, by phone, or at either library, but your copy of the discussion book must be picked up at the Indian Creek Branch. One book per child will be provided..
CHILD & PARENT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP • For 5th graders + an adult • Registration required
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Here is the schedule of dates and times, registration dates, and the titles we will be reading:
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Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
The Borrowers by Mary Norton
Registration begins Monday, June 3 -
Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
Registration begins Monday, July 1
This program is for kids going into 5th grade plus an adult. It is designed to encourage children and adults to read books together. Both child and adult should read the book and come ready to discuss it. Bring a pillow and relax. Snacks will be provided. See registration dates listed above. You may register online, by phone, or at either library, but your copy of the discussion book must be picked up at the Indian Creek Branch. One book per child will be provided.
EVENING STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY • For 3 - 5 year olds & their families • No registration
- Tuesdays, June 4 - July 23, 7:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come to the library and enjoy an evening of stories, finger plays, and songs. The stories will be geared to 3 - 5 year olds, but the whole family is welcome. No registration required. Storytime will last about 30 minutes. NOTE: This program will feature the same stories used at Storytime in the Park.
FAMILY CHESS NIGHTS • For all ages • No registration
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Family Chess Nights will be held at the library on the following dates:
- Monday, June 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
- Monday, June 17, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
- Monday, July 1, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
- Monday, July 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
- Monday, August 5, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
- Monday, August 19, 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 are welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
FIND FIDO FRIDAYS • For all ages • No registration
- Fridays, May 31 - August 9, All day at the Main Library & Indian Creek Branch
Oh no! That pesky dog Fido is lost again in the Children's Department. Stop by the Main Library or Indian Creek Branch any Friday between May 31 and August 9 and hunt for Fido who will be hiding somewhere in the Children's Department. If you can find him and tell us where he is, you will get a small prize!
FREE FAMILY MOVIES • For all ages • No registration
Here is the schedule of movies being shown at the Main LIbrary and Indian Creek Branch:
- Monday, June 3, 1:30 p.m. - Ice Age: Continental Drift (Rated PG - 88 minutes)
- Monday, June 10, 1:30 p.m. - Monsters, Inc. (Rated G - 92 minutes)
- Monday, June 17, 1:30 p.m. - Hotel Transylvania (Rated PG - 91 minutes)
- Monday, June 24, 1:30 p.m. - The Rescuers Down Under (Rated G - 77 minutes)
- Monday, July 1, 1:30 p.m. - Despicable Me (Rated PG - 95 minutes)
- Monday, July 8, 1:30 p.m. - Holes (Rated PG - 117 minutes)
- Monday, July 15, 1:30 p.m. - Rise of the Guardians (Rated PG - 97 minutes)
- Monday, July 22, 1:30 p.m. - Night at the Museum (Rated PG - 110 minutes)
Join us for free family movies at the library this summer. Tha same movie will be shown at both the Main Library and Indian Creek Branch on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Bring a pillow and enjoy a good movie. No registration is necessary, but space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis starting 30 minutes before each show. The whole family is welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
GNOME-A-PALOOZA! • For 1st - 5th graders • Registration required
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Tuesday, July 23, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Registration begins Friday, July 19 -
Thursday, July 25, 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Registration begins Friday, July 19
What wears a pointy, red hat, loves to dig for treasure, and lives in your garden? A gnome, of course! Hear a story about these legendary creatures, play Gnome Bingo, and create a mini-habitat for your very own gnome.
HAMSTER BALL RACES • For 1st - 5th graders • Registration required
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Tuesday, July 2, 1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Registration begins Friday, June 28
Enter your pet hamster in the races! Bring your pet in a plastic hamster ball, and let's see who has the fastest hamster in town! All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Spectators welcome as space allows.
NOTE: Online registration is not available for this program; call or visit the library to register.
KANSAS ROCK HOUNDS • For 1st - 5th graders • Registration required
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Tuesday, June 11, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Registration begins Friday, June 7 -
Thursday, June 13, 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Registration begins Friday, June 7
Ever wonder about the rocks you see around you? How do geologists and rock lovers identify different rocks? Come learn about Kansas rocks – and bring in your own rock sample for identification!
LEGO LOCK-IN • For 1st - 5th graders + Parents • Registration required
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Friday, July 5, 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Registration begins Friday, June 28
What will you build? Parents and children are invited to relax and spend time building together during this after-hours program. The library will provide the LEGO bricks, and you may build whatever you want. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Program will last an hour and a half.
NOTE: Online registration is not available for this program; call or visit the library to register.
MAD SCIENCE PRESENTS "DO YOU DIG SCIENCE?" • For 1st - 5th graders • No registration
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Wednesday, June 5, 1:30 p.m. at the Bell Cultural Events Center
(2030 E. College Way on the MidAmerica Nazarene University campus)
Dig into Reading with the Mad Scientist as he investigates what is under the surface of the earth. This program is for kids going into 1st - 5th grades, but parents and siblings are also welcome. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out at the door starting at 1:15 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Seating will be on the floor. No chairs, food, or drinks of any kind will be allowed.
Click here for driving directions to the Bell Cultural Events Center.
PAUL MESNER PUPPETS PRESENT "THE DINOSAUR SHOW" • For 1st - 5th graders • No registration
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Wednesday, July 10, 1:30 p.m. at the Bell Cultural Events Center
(2030 E. College Way on the MidAmerica Nazarene University campus)
No bones about it – "The Dinosaur Show" will tickle your funny-fossil and stimulate your imagination with an entertaining and educational look at dinosaurs. This program is for kids going into 1st - 5th grades, but parents and siblings are also welcome. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out at the door starting at 1:15 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Seating will be on the floor. No chairs, food, or drinks of any kind will be allowed.
Click here for driving directions to the Bell Cultural Events Center.
PRESCHOOL CRAFT - DIG INTO SUMMER! • For Preschoolers + Adult • No registration
- Monday, July 8, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Main Library
- Monday, July 15, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Drop by the library and decorate your own shovel fan and get ready to dig into reading! For 5 year olds and younger with accompanying adult. No registration required. Come and go as you please.
PRESCHOOL CRAFT - GRASS HEAD! • For Preschoolers + Adult • No registration
- Monday, June 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Main Library
- Monday, June 10, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Budding gardeners can plant some seeds, decorate a "pot," then watch it grow! Due to small parts, parental assistance is required. For 5 year olds and younger with accompanying adult. No registration required. Come and go as you please.
R.E.A.D. TO A DOG • For young readers of all ages • No registration
- Saturday, June 1, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
- Saturday, June 15, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
- Saturday, July 6, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
- Saturday, July 20, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
- Saturday, August 3, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
- Saturday, August 17, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Children of all ages may drop by and read to a cuddly canine at the library between 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on the dates listed above. Upon arrival check in at Chldren's Services for a reading time. No registration necessary, but reading sessions will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. This is a fun way to keep up your reading skills over the summer. Trained therapy dogs provided by Pets for Life, Inc.
STORYTIME IN THE PARK • For 3 - 5 year olds & their families • No registration
- Tuesdays, June 4 - July 23, 10:00 a.m. at Frontier Park (Black Bob Rd. & Indian Creek Pkwy.)
- Thursdays, June 6 - July 25, 10:00 a.m. at Mill Creek Park (Woodland & Poplar)
Bring a blanket and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and finger plays. Stories are geared to 3 - 5 year olds, but all are welcome. No registration required. In case of rain, storyime will be canceled.
SUMMER BOOKMARK CONTEST • For 1st - 5th graders
- Entry forms available at both libraries beginning Tuesday, May 28
- Entry deadline is Sunday, June 30
- Winners announced Monday, July 15
- Bookmarks will be available beginning Monday, July 29
Children entering grades 1st - 5th are invited to design a bookmark for the Olathe Public Library. Entries will be judged by grade, and prizes will be awarded. Winning entries will be printed and distributed at both Olathe libraries at the end of the summer. For more information, pick up an entry form at either library or download it here.
WE DIG DINOSAURS! • For 1st - 5th graders • Registration required
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Tuesday, June 25, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Registration begins Friday, June 21 -
Thursday, June 27, 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Registration begins Friday, June 21
Are you gaga for Giganotosaurus? Crazy about Kentrosaurus? Join other dino-minded kis to learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, and make a dinosaur craft.
WHO LIVES UNDER KANSAS? • For 1st - 5th graders • Registration required
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Tuesday, July 16, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Registration begins Friday, July 12 -
Thursday, July 18, 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Registration begins Friday, July 12
Learn about mammals, reptiles, and insects that live underground in our state, and meet some live animals from Go Lizards Exotic Pet Store.