Welcome to Kids’ Corner!

The online home for all things “kid” at the Olathe Public Library. We’re glad you’re here! Like you, we think kids are pretty important. That’s why we’ve made it part of our mission to encourage reading and lifelong learning, especially for children and their families. The library is a great resource for materials and programming to encourage young readers and learners. On these pages, you’ll find reading suggestions, homework help and the calendar of activities including our regular storytimes. Enjoy!

Staff Pick of the Month

When Lula and her father have to seek roadside help at a desert farm, Lula isn't sure what to make of the empty landscape. There isn't much to look at in a desert, unlike Lula's city home. But when she stumbles upon the farm's elderly owner painting pictures, the two of them discuss all the unexpected places they've discovered colors, and all the ways those colors mingle and change whatever they touch. By the time she leaves, Lula sees the desert in a whole new light. This is a sweet story about complexity, imagination, and new perspectives, perfect for the season of changing colors all around us.
 
Recommended by Gabrielle, Children's Program Specialist

 

Featured Video: Ever Wonder How Bread Is Made? from Highlights Kids

Is the cool weather making you dream of warm food? Check out this video to learn a little bit more about how dough becomes the round, delicious loaves of bread we all love.