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Early Active Reading

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Early Active Reading:

Exercise your brain and body in this active reading program. We will review letter sounds and combine early literacy skills with kinesthetic movement, art, and music.  

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

Exercise your brain and body in this active reading program. We will review letter sounds and combine early literacy skills with kinesthetic movement, art, and music. 


 

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.

Preschool Basics

Preschool Basics - CLASS FULL

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

This class focuses on developing fine/gross motor skills, social/emotional skills, and phonics. Registration is required. This class is full. If you have questions, contact Ashlyn at asager@hayslibrary.org. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Event Details:

This class focuses on developing fine/gross motor skills, social/emotional skills, and phonics. Registration is required. This class is full. If you have questions, contact Ashlyn at asager@hayslibrary.org. 

Bookmobile

Bookmobile @ Massey Park

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
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. 

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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. 

Readiness pre K

Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

This program is for students who will be entering kindergarten. We will be working on strengthening reading skills. Limited to 14 students, registration is required.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Event Details:

This program is for students who will be entering kindergarten. We will be working on strengthening reading skills. Limited to 14 students, registration is required.

Movie Monday Every Monday @ 4pm

Movie Monday

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Movie Monday:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

Movie Monday Summer

Movie Monday

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween
Movie Monday:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

In celebration of Color Our Heritage week, join us for Movie Monday featuring Meet the Robinsons!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween
Event Details:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

In celebration of Color Our Heritage week, join us for Movie Monday featuring Meet the Robinsons!

Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Cookbook Club:

Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!   

This month's book is Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites: A Cookbook by Deb Perelman. eBook available on Libby.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!  


 

This month's book is Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites: A Cookbook by Deb Perelman. eBook available on Libby.

Adult Chess Club

Chess Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Adult Chess Club:

Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gaming

Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.

Sleepy Storytime

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Sleepy Storytime & Songs:

Ease into your day with this sleepy Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie or blankie if you wish.   

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

Ease into your day with this sleepy Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie or blankie if you wish.  


 

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

STREAM Team

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
STREAM Team:

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 Color Our World). We include game...

Who is in your family tree? Join us to create your family tree using paper straws and paint. 

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 Color Our World). 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!

Who is in your family tree? Join us to create your family tree using paper straws and paint. 

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.

Readiness and Review, K-2 - CLASS FULL

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children

This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students. An adult

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students. An adult

Crafternoon: DIY Family Portraits

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

For Color our Legacy week, come in and draw a family potrait, then add your own popsicle stick frame!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For Color our Legacy week, come in and draw a family potrait, then add your own popsicle stick frame!

Journal Decorating

Journal Decorating

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Create a unique way to log your heritage by decorating your very own journal!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a unique way to log your heritage by decorating your very own journal!

Heritage scrapebooking

Heritage Scrapbooking

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Heritage scrapbooking is the perfect place to showcase and protect your precious family photos, heirlooms, and memories.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Heritage scrapbooking is the perfect place to showcase and protect your precious family photos, heirlooms, and memories.

Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Itty Bitty:

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.&nbs...

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.

Bookmobile

Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
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. 

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. 

STREAM Team

STREAM Team

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
STREAM Team:

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 Color Our World). We include game...

Make a family art piece using a pendulum! One canvas per family. This activity will be located west of the library. 

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 Color Our World). 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!

Make a family art piece using a pendulum! One canvas per family. This activity will be located west of the library. 

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.

Storytime

Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children

As we continue learning from Color Our Heritage Week, come to the library for A Family Is A Family Is A Family Storytime. Children will fill out a family tree for the post-story activity. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

As we continue learning from Color Our Heritage Week, come to the library for A Family Is A Family Is A Family Storytime. Children will fill out a family tree for the post-story activity. 

Board Games CH

Board Games

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Commons Area at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Board Games:

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. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
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 - Generic

Video Games

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult
YA Video Games:

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

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! 


 

Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Crafter's Social Hour:

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, le...

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.  
 

Interactive Storytime

Interactive Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: STEM, Storytime

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.

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kansas Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adult
Kansas Room Koffee Hour:

Join us each Thursday morning for a laid back coffee hour with like-minded individuals. Patrons are welcome to discuss local history, genealogy, research, memories, and more! The K...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History

Join us each Thursday morning for a laid back coffee hour with like-minded individuals. Patrons are welcome to discuss local history, genealogy, research, memories, and more! The Kansas Room Coordinator is available to answer questions and assist with Kansas Room resources.
 


 

STREAM Team

STREAM Team

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
STREAM Team:

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 Color Our World). We include game...

Make your own family photo frame...grandparents are encouraged to attend! We will be printing photos on-site for you to include in your new frame. 

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 Color Our World). 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!

Make your own family photo frame...grandparents are encouraged to attend! We will be printing photos on-site for you to include in your new frame. 

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.