Osawatomie Public Library

06/01/2026

We're stepping into the Jurassic period with this month's adult craft night. Yes, it's a little weird. Yes, it's a little nostalgic. Yes, it's totally free. Join us on June 11th at 6pm!

Please RSVP to claim your spot: https://signup.com/go/sGwCBmR

06/01/2026

Look at what we're unearthing this week at OPL!

🍿🖼 Monday, June 1st: All youth are invited to enjoy "Night at the Museum" (PG) at 2:00pm. This is an indoor movie on our 120" screen! Blankets and comfy clothes are encouraged!

🦖⛏ Tuesday, June 2nd: "Find the Fossil" Sensory Bag activity for our Pre-K patrons at 2:00pm.

🏺📖 Wednesday, June 3rd: Juniors explore Greek Tragedy Pottery at 2:00pm, and then the first session of the "I Survived" Book Club begins at 4:00pm. (Register for book club on our website: https://signup.com/go/euCAcUi)

🐻👻 Thursday, June 4th: Our teens will discover the thrill of Ancient Games at 2:00pm, and are invited to enjoy an after-hours teens-only movie night at 6:00pm with trending horror flick "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (PG-13).

📚⏰ Friday, June 5th: Pre-K Storytime starts at 10:00am, and open play board games for all youth starts at 2:00pm.

🔬🦸 Saturday, June 6th: We are SO EXCITED to welcome Science Heroes and their summer production of "Diggin' It!" to OPL. The show starts at 11:00am and is perfect for the whole family.

About "Diggin' It!": Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action!

05/30/2026

Before books, there were cave walls. For millennia, stories were shared without pages, chapters, or even written words. Stories were instead painted, the marks left behind for others to discover, add to, and remember.

Today, our community kicked off a summer of storytelling by creating a collaborative cave painting inspired by our "Unearth a Story" national theme. This prehistoric masterpiece will be on display at OPL for the next several weeks, celebrating both the oldest form of storytelling and the new stories we'll uncover together this summer.

Learn More about Summer Reading: https://www.osawatomieks.org/public-library/summer-reading-2026

It's not too late to add your mark! Visit with a librarian on your next visit if you'd like to contribute to our temporary mural.

05/29/2026

Reading five books will also earn you a few free goodies from your local library... Just sayin'... Summer Reading is happening NOW and we're celebrating reading in all its forms, for all ages.

Our top readers have a chance to win big this summer, with prizes ranging from a family pass to the Kansas City Zoo to a Sofa Safari STEM basket and all sorts of fun in between. Learn more: https://www.osawatomieks.org/public-library/summer-reading-2026

Help your students beat the summer slide with trending page-turners perfect for every age. 📚 Shop Clubs now: https://bit.ly/4x0qp4D

05/29/2026

Get rewarded for reading AND explore Kansas... at the same time?!

Library Expedition Logs are available at both circulation desks -- get crackin'!

Visit any of these participating libraries, collect stickers, & return your Library Expedition Log for a chance to win a prize!

05/29/2026

Our last information session is TOMORROW (Saturday, May 30th) at 11:00am! Registration will remain open until July 10th, but this is your last chance to earn an entry into our registration raffle:

As an extra incentive to get all our friends registered for summer reading, parents/families who attend our in-person sessions will be entered to win an annual family pass to Deanna Rose Farmstead!

Can't make one of our sessions? Register online: https://www.osawatomieks.org/public-library/summer-reading-2026

05/28/2026

🎨📚 Unearth a Story with us this summer! 📚🎨

Kick off the library’s Summer Reading program by helping create a community cave painting inspired by this year’s national theme, Unearth a Story. Guests of all ages are invited to add their own prehistoric-inspired artwork, symbols, and handprints to a collaborative piece celebrating storytelling through history.

Join us as we explore the ways people have shared stories for thousands of years — from cave walls to library shelves. Stop by, get creative, and help us start the summer with a work of art created by the whole community. 🦴✨

Saturday, May 30th, 2026
12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages

05/28/2026

Our June Third Thursday craft night is moving up by a week because of the annual John Brown Jamboree -- mark your calendars NOW if you want to get in on this month's Jurassic Jungle string art craft. Seats are limited, but this event is FREE as part of Summer Reading!

REGISTER: https://signup.com/go/sGwCBmR

05/27/2026

Reminder for tomorrow's information session at 6:00pm! We look forward to seeing you there!

As an extra incentive to get all our friends registered for summer reading, parents/families who attend our in-person sessions will be entered to win an annual family pass to Deanna Rose Farmstead!

Can't make one of our sessions? Register online: https://www.osawatomieks.org/public-library/summer-reading-2026

05/27/2026

Are you an adult reader looking to Unearth a Story this summer? We've got you covered! Grab a copy of our mini Field Guide on your next visit.

These pocket-sized reading logs will help you track your reading all summer long. Readers are rewarded with milestone prizes and a raffle ticket for every 300 minutes logged, up to 1800 minutes over the six-week program. Participate in our bonus challenge to earn extra raffle tickets!

To register for summer reading, or learn more about our program, visit us online: https://www.osawatomieks.org/public-library/summer-reading-2026