Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers

10:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Itty Bitty: That's Not My Pirate

10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Build early literacy skills from birth! Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and more await you and your child! Afterward, stay for playtime and visit with other parents and caregivers.
 

Older siblings are welcome at Itty Bitty. If you are looking for a Storytime geared for your older child, please join us on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

STREAM Team: Walk the Plank Math STEM

10:30am - 11:00am
STEM
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity.

No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome!

Use basic math concepts to make your pirate walk the plank
 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Board Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Gaming

Spend a relaxing hour defeating your enemies in board game tournaments. Become the undefeated Monopoly champion or show our staff how to play your favorite games.


 

Video Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming

Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!  We has a PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, Wii, and Switch! 


 

Reservation

Playchella TOUR - Pride Puppetry Festival

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

Playchella is produced by Brett Crandall Studios in collaboration with the LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas and Headcount to engage rural communities with the voting process by making voter resources available while pantomime-style puppet plays are perf

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you love to knit or crochet, or do you want to pick up a new hobby? Join us to work on your favorite crafts: cross-stitch, embroidery sewing, and more! Work on your projects, learn the basics, or just socialize with friends Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.