- City of Olathe Launches All-New OlatheConnect System
- Olathe Civic Academy Taking Applications
- Mobility Scooters Now Available at the Olathe Public Library
- Grandparents: Getting Started at the Olathe Public Library
- Live at the Library: Ernest James Zydeco
- Household Hazardous Waste Event
The Olathe City Council will meet for a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Olathe City Hall. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting live on OGN (Comcast channel 7, AT&T channel 99, and on the City’s website) or at their own convenience once the meeting video is archived within hours of its conclusion.
 The City of Olathe launched an all-new OlatheConnect system designed to provide a more streamlined and efficient experience for all users.
The new OlatheConnect is designed to provide our residents, businesses, and visitors with a virtual City Hall, giving them the opportunity to access City Hall, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, from a computer, mobile device, or the comfort of their own home.
Users will need to create an account to access the new OlatheConnect, giving them more ability to track open requests and previous requests that have been closed.
Visit OlatheKS.gov/OlatheConnect to begin using the new system.
The Olathe Civic Academy provides an opportunity to those who live and/or work in Olathe to learn more about their local government. Nine sessions are led by representatives from City departments. There is no fee to participate, and dinner is provided at each session.
The 2024 session will run Thursday nights from Feb. 29, through May 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. Graduation will be at 7 p.m. during the May 7 City Council meeting.
Visit OlatheKS.gov/CivicAcademy to learn more and apply.
The Olathe Public Library is committed to improving library access for individuals living with disabilities, older adults, and families. As part of that ongoing commitment, mobility scooters are now available at the Indian Creek Library and the Downtown Library.
Purchase of the mobility scooters was made possible through a grant awarded by the Olathe Public Library Foundation Board which was established for the purpose oof enhancing facilities, providing books, and adding other services for the Olathe Public Library System.
Anyone who needs a scooter while they are inside the library may request the key from staff. There is no charge to use the scooters; however, they are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit OlatheLibrary.org for more information.
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Grandparents, refresh your safety skills and learn the latest childcare recommendations with one of two sessions hosted by the Olathe Public Library.
Participants will learn how to provide the best and safest care for their grandchildren. Lessons will include behavior interventions and life-saving skills including choking rescue, basic first aid, and injury management.
Two sessions will be offered: Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Indian Creek Library, and Thursday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Downtown Library.
Registration is required. Visit OlatheLibrary.org to learn more.
Catch that Mardis Gras-vibe with Ernest James Zydeco beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Indian Creek Library. From Kansas City, Zydeco and his seven-piece band plays traditional Louisiana-style zydeco music, including original songs and new standards. Instruments include the accordion, washboard, drums, guitar, bass, fiddle, and slide guitar. Drummer Jaisson Taylor has toured with Tine Turner, B.B. King, and Muddy Waters. The band has played at festivals around the world.
Visit OlatheLibrary.org to learn more.
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All Johnson County residents can drop off their unwanted Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at the City of Olathe’s drop-off event Saturday, February 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HHW facility (1420 S. Robinson Drive) behind Public Works and Customer Service. Residents will be asked to provide a photo ID and a general description of their HHW items. For the safety of staff, customers will be asked to remain in their vehicle at all times during the drop-off. Staff will remove all materials.
Properly disposing of hazardous waste today is critical in shaping the health and environmental effect of our community tomorrow. Olathe’s household hazardous waste program provides Johnson County residents an easy, free, and convenient way to dispose of toxic materials and keeping them from polluting landfills.
Items that can be dropped off include aerosol cans, automotive fluids, automotive and household batteries, bathroom cleaners, carpet cleaners, cooking oil, drain cleaners, fertilizers, paint, light bulbs, pesticides, etc. The City is unable to accept e-Waste (electronics) at the drop-off event. A 5-gallon liquid/chemical/oil limit will be enforced. Paint must not exceed 25-gallons.
Visit OlatheKS.gov/HHW for a full list of acceptable items.
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