Olathe Public Library

A space for all to learn, create, innovate, and find community

Terms of Use & Comment Policy:

[City of Olathe, Kansas @CityofOlatheKS]

City offices are closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. No changes to trash & recycling collection.

More closures & service alterations:
🔹 @OlatheLibrary closed Sept. 1-2
🔸 Mahaffie Farm closed
🔹 @OlatheParksRec Community Center open 7 AM-4 PM
🔸 Black Bob Bay open 12:30-7 PM

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Get hyped - our limited edition library cards are almost here!!

Starting on Tuesday, stop by either library to grab your new card. And yes, you can get a card if you already have a library card.

Head to the link below for more info on our card designs!

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We've almost reached our Summer Reading goal! You've logged over 22,000 books so far and we have until Sunday to reach 27,500 books.

Keep reading, and keep earning prizes! Prizes can be picked up until August 18th.

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Winners have been selected in the Olathe Public Library’s Summer Bookmark Contest and Sticker Contest!

Head to https://t.co/E53G9DZjlK to see the winners, and stop by either library on July 22 to take home one of the printed winning designs for yourself!

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Help shape the future of Olathe Public Library programs by sharing your thoughts in a brief survey!

Head to the link in our bio to complete the survey or stop by one of our service desks for a physical copy from July 15-31!

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and related to the need to use dark humor to get through it all. If you're looking for a not so average look at grief from someone that just Gets It (if you know, you unfortunately know) I cannot recommend this book enough." (2/2)

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What We're Reading - Staff Book Recs

Jackie's review:
"Dancing at the Pity Party: a Dead Mom Graphic Memoir by Tyler Feder felt like a book that truly took a snapshot from my life and put it into book form. I hysterically laughed, sobbed, felt seen (1/2)

[City of Olathe, Kansas @CityofOlatheKS]

City offices will be closed July 4 for Independence Day. Trash will remain on schedule.

Other closures and service alterations:
🏊‍♂️ Black Bob Bay open 12:30-5 PM
🏊 Small pools & The Beach closed
🏋️‍♂️ Community Center open 7 AM-4 PM
📚 @OlatheLibrary closed
🐴 Mahaffie closed

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Rainy days call for rain themed book bundles!

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Calling all Royals fans - stop by the Flexbox Theater tonight from 7-8:15pm to hear Matt Stewart and Director of the Royals Hall of Fame Curt Nelson as they relive all the great moments in Kansas City Royals history!

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Makers, rejoice! Regular hours have resumed at the Makerspace!

Starting today you can use the Makerspace at the following times:
Monday-Wednesday from 9am-8pm, Friday from 9am-5:30pm, and Saturday from 10am-2pm. The Makerspace will be closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

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To keep the bookstore stocked for summer reading and to prep for the August 16-18 book sale, the Friends of the Olathe Public Library need your help!

Stop by the Indian Creek Library from 10am-1pm this Saturday to drop off donations.

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Have you registered for Summer Reading yet?? If not, click on the link below to sign up. Log your reading all summer and earn a free book!

https://t.co/AFfelcyRiY

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More closures & service alterations:
🔸 @OlatheLibrary closed May 26 & 27
🔹 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm closed
🔸 HHW facility closed
🔹 Community Recycling Center open normal hours
🔸 @OlatheParksRec Community Center open 7 AM-4 PM

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What could make a regular Saturday at the Library better? Goat Yoga!

If you missed this yoga session, check out our upcoming sessions below - https://t.co/h1EBbpbjfg

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It's here! Drop off your gently used craft items like yarn, paper crafts, sewing supplies, etc. to the library all week for Swap Your Stuff: Craft Edition! All donated items will be available to "shop" on Saturday.

Click below for more info! https://t.co/PnS31FfVSf

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The Indian Creek Library turned into a market on Saturday for the Youth Maker's Market! From dog bandanas to earrings, they had it all for sale.

Let's give a huge hand to everyone who participated in the market! 🥳👏

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It's here! The summer edition of Olathe Life is out now!

Take a look and find your next @OlatheParksRec and @OlatheLibrary programs and activities to participate in.

View it online at https://t.co/0F3aOUF7hZ or pick up a print copy at both libraries or the Community Center.

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We've got a busy Saturday coming up! May 4 is:
- Free Comic Book Day
- Youth Maker's Market
- Goat Yoga

Click the link for more info on these programs!
https://t.co/y4pSRPOsYR