Top Attractions in Gardner

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Gardner. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Kansas Science Festival at the Library

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Come to the library for a day filled with discovery and fun at the 5th annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 25th from 11 am to 3 pm. This family-friendly event is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, designed to spark excitement and curiosity in learners...

Board Game Night

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library.

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Zoofari Tails AT THE ZOO: Earth Day

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Zoofari Tails Storytime is at the Sunset Zoo this month, inside the Nature Education Center building! Storytime will feature our precious home planet and ways we can help all creatures live happily on Earth! Each month, the zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up...

Show & Tell in the Makerspace

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Activities are posted at the Makerspace, please message us for more information. No registration needed, this is a drop in program for all ages. Some weeks may not have an activity you leave with but feature community projects or offer knowledge building opportunities.

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Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Caregivers sit with their little ones to sing, clap, and play along with rhymes, read a short book together, and have shaker music time. Learn a new word in baby sign language each week. The target age range for this storytime is children 0-18 months old.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Come hang out with other adventurers to play the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, all are welcome. Learn from other players and from guest hosts.

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Teen: Homeschool Hangout

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Need a change of scenery? Once a month, the library Teen Zone will open early at 1:30 pm just for homeschooled teens! Come enjoy crafts, games, and snacks in a relaxed space designed for connection and fun. This program offers a fun way to connect, unwind, and enjoy the Teen Zone before it...

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Safe Sitter® Essential Babysitting and CPR Classes

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! This class will cover babysitting business basics, childcare essentials, child behavior issues, and emergencies, including choking infant/child rescue and infant/child CPR. Participants will receive a manual and..

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Lets Go Pokéwalk in the Park!

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Join us at Blackbob Park for a Pokémon GO! themed event. Bring your mobile device to battle, trade, and of course, enjoy the park! We will offer opportunities for those without the app, as well as younger children, including food trucks, crafts, music, games, and more. The first 100 youth will...

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Geology Rocks!

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Let’s have a rockin' good time at the library! Kindergarten through 5th graders can come learn about geology through some hands-on activities led by graduate students from K-State. Kids can try out a simple water filtration device, and there will be a fossil show-and-tell and sandbox...

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Teen Hangout Thursdays

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Looking for a place to hang out after school? Drop by the Teen Zone on the 2nd (Downtown) and 4th (Indian Creek) Thursday afternoons! Play games, create cool crafts, try out library technology, or relax with friends. We’ll have movies (rated G–PG-13) and snacks as well. Whether you’re into art,...

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Write Place, Write Time

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 20, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

For all teens who want to or love to write! All genres and experience levels welcome. Together we will look at stories that inspire us, different elements of storytelling, partake in fun writing activities, share our creative projects, and, of course, enjoy delicious snacks.

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Adult Free Forum: Movie Night, The Last of the Mohicans

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Relax and reduce stress by hanging out at your local library. Celebrate the U.S. 250th Birthday with a special screening of The Last of the Mohicans. Set during the French and Indian War, this epic tale of courage, conflict, and the birth of a nation brings America’s early history to life. Join us..

Earth Fest at the Library

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Celebrate Earth with fun activities and learn more about what you can do to help take care of the planet. Play games using recycled materials, make crafts using recycled materials, participate in a book swap (bring any books you no longer want and swap them for other books brought to the swap - any.

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18 Months & Up Storytime

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories, and have music time. The target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up.

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Build it and Break it

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Think you can build the tallest tower? The strongest bridge? The best catapult? What if all you have to work with is spaghetti noodles and marshmallows? Or paper? Join us for a fun, hands-on challenge each month where you'll design and build a new invention using the materials provided - then test.

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Chess Night

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Join us for an informal night of chess games. Volunteers will be available to help players of all levels learn the basics or try different strategies. Chess Night is more social than competitive, so plan to have fun and make new friends. Targeted at ages 8 and up; teens, adults and families welcome.

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Olathe Community Heartsaver CPR/AED Class

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Do you live or work in Olathe and want to become a lifesaver? Join the Olathe Fire Department’s Heartsaver CPR class and gain the skills to handle emergencies with confidence! In this hands-on course, you'll learn: CPR for Adults, Children, and InfantsAED UseChoking ReliefBy the end, you'll walk...

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3 & Up Storytime

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Librarians will present an active storytime for children ages 3 and up, with fun books, action rhymes, parachute time, and music. Storytime is great for helping children develop early literacy skills. Children may attend independently or with a caregiver.

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Circle Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Practice early literacy and developmental skills with stories, songs and action rhymes. For birth through age 2 with an adult. Register all children attending. Program lasts 20 minutes. Please note: Stories and content are the same for each session offered during a given week.

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

New to technology? Have a question about your phone or device? Need help with a specific issue? The IT Trainer from Manhattan Public Library will be on site to help you with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the Kansas Room. This service is...

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Modern Family Trivia Night

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Are you as dramatic as Mitch and Cam? Ready to shoot your best Gloria impression? Know every chapter of Phil-osophies? Put your knowledge of the Pritchett/Dunphy/Tucker clan to the test! Gather your team and come relive the antics at our Modern Family trivia night. Teams can consist of 3-6 members..

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Donuts and Danger

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders and mysteries. Free book drawing at each meeting. Registration encouraged.

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Family Storytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 6:45 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. For 3 to 5-year-olds with an adult. Siblings welcome. Please register all children that will be attending. Please note: Stories and content are the same for each session offered in a given week.

Lego Club

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Get ready to build, create, and have fun! Join us for LEGO Club where K-5th graders will let their imaginations soar as they construct amazing new structures using the library’s LEGO collection.

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Discovery Club

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Join us for multiple fun activities to discover something new, even about something you knew before! Come and experiment with your own creative abilities. A snack will be provided. Discovery Club dates and locations: Friday, February 13 - Downtown Monday, March 23 - Indian Creek Friday, April 24 -..

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Saturday Storytime

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Manhattan Public Library

Saturday storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and dance to music with shakers.

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Read with a Dog

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Olathe Public Library - Indian Creek

Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second. Please be on time for your session to ensure that everyone gets to read. During some months, additional therapy dogs may.