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Storytimes and Circle Times
From birth to age six, a child’s brain is going through a ton of crucial development. Each time you read a story, sing a lullaby, tickle a belly button, or play peek-a-boo, connections are being built between your child’s brain cells. Library storytimes are a great way to foster a love of reading and help prepare your child to learn to read.
Storytimes will be offered for a variety of ages at the Downtown Olathe Library and the Indian Creek Library. All sessions within the same week will feature the same stories.
See schedules below.
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CIRCLE TIME (Registration Required) This is a special time for 2-year-olds and younger with a caregiver. We will practice early literacy and developmental skills as we read aloud, sing songs, and learn action rhymes in a circle together. Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays
STORYTIME (Registration Required) Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays. The stories will be geared to children ages 3 - 5, but all are welcome. Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays |
Programs & Events
This fall, the library will be offering a variety of fun programs for kids 5th grade and younger. Programs will include storytimes, Chicken Day (with live chickens!), LEGO Club, READ to a Dog, book discussions, craft programs, Star Wars Day, Winterfest, and more! Browse our online Discovery Guide for more information.
Self-Paced Reading Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages you to read 1,000 books to your child before he or she enters kindergarten. Once you reach 1,000, your child will get to pick out a free book. Stop by the Children’s Desk to register and pick up your child’s information packet.
Family Read Aloud Club
Children benefit from hearing books read aloud even after they can read on their own. For every six chapter books you read aloud to your child, you’ll get to pick out a free book. Visit the Children’s Desk to log your completed books. Books read aloud must be at least 80 pages and must be checked out from the Olathe Public Library. Families can earn up to four free books per calendar year!