Itty Bitty

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
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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: Finish This Book

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K, Children
STEM
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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!

Roll the dice and retell, or finish telling, a famous fairy tale your way. 
 

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.

Bookmobile @ Wyndam Place

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Bookmobile
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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. 

Reservation

Ellis Breast Feeding Coalition

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Tutoring Room

Ellis’ Settlers: Play the Past

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tween
Gaming
At Capacity
Required
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join HPL for a week-long, half day camp where local history meets role-play tabletop games!

Board Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tween
Gaming
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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.


 

Community Classroom: Drink Up and Beat the Heat - Understanding Dehydragion

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Presentation
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Did you know that as we age, the sensation of thirst diminishes? Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out it;s normal functions.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.

Video Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
Gaming
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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! 


 

HPL Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
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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.  
 

Cozy Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Book Club
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders happen behind the scenes, and so do any steamy scenes. We read either a stand alone title, or the first in a series, so you can explore more on your own. This Book Club has been offered at HPL for over 10 years, and we welcome you to join this fun-loving, mystery-solving group! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.


 

This month's book is Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price.  Digital versions are available on Libby and Hoopla.  

Bookmobile @ Little Kids & Big Rigs @ Ellis Co. Fairgrounds

6:30pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
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Library Branch: Hays Public 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.