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Come help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Olathe Public Library. The popular musical group the DooDads and magician Devin Henderson will perform. Refreshments will be served and commemorative items will be given away.
Admission is free!

When is the Birthday Celebration at the Olathe Public Library?

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. on July 31st.

Title: Birthday Celebration at the Olathe Public Library
Location: Olathe Public Library, 201 E. Park, Olathe, KS
Description:

Come help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Olathe Public Library.

Start Time: 7:00 pm
Date: 7/31/2009
End Time: 9:00 pm

There is an excessive Heat Warning right here in the Kansas City Metro area. Already some people have died from the heat and others are in danger because the temperature is going to be very high. Both Kansas and Missouri issued heat warnings and are advising residents to stay out of the heat and stay cool. There are many locations in the Kansas City Metro area both in the state of Kansas and Missouri that will be open today and for the rest of the week for people to come in and cool down. This is dangerous heat and you are advised to limit outdoor activities if possible.

(Heat Warning!!!!!!)

Where to go to cool down?

All of the YMCA across the Metro are open free of charge for the public to go in and cool down.

The Salvation Army is opening cooling centers for anyone wanting to get inside out of the heat

The Johnson County Library branches and Olathe library have air conditioning and will be open at regular hours and people can go in and cool down.

In the City, various Parks and Recreation departments have pools that are opening from 4-7 pm free to the public. The usually price for these pools are $2 per person.

There is also the Elder Cool Project for the elderly to get free air conditioning. You can donate to The Project Eldercool providing free AC for seniors. For just $90, a senior can get air conditioning installed for free.

Excessive Heat Warning Issued

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect in the Kansas City Metro area through Wednesday.  Heat indices will climb to 105 to 110+ during the peak of daytime heating according to NBC Action News.  People are advised to drink plenty of water during this stretch of hot weather and also check on friends, family, and the elderly who do not have air conditioning! Elderly folks can get help from Project Eldercool.

Below is a picture of the Excessive Heat Warning Map/chart from CNBC Action Weather Forecast.

Excessive Heat Warning Chart