Name: Book Mania
Start: 2025-02-24
End: 2025-04-04
Location: Hays Public Library

Book Mania

All Day 2/24 - 4/4

Hays Public Library

Program Type:

Literary Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Book Mania is an all-ages reading challenge that runs from Feb. 24-March 31. There are four brackets for each reading level. For each bracket completed, you earn a ticket for the p...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Literary Event

Event Details:

Book Mania is an all-ages reading challenge that runs from Feb. 24-March 31. There are four brackets for each reading level. For each bracket completed, you earn a ticket for the prize drawing.

Bookmobile @ Wyndam Place

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

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.

Bookmobile @ FHSU Beach/Schmidt

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

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.

Board Games

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children’s Storytime Room 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: 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

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

STREAM Storytime with HPD

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

STEM, Storytime

Age Group:

Birth to Pre-K

STREAM Storytime:

STREAM Storytime ties reading to other core skills. STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math. Adult assistance is needed at this Story...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: STEM, Storytime

STREAM Storytime ties reading to other core skills. STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math. Adult assistance is needed at this Storytime to help children complete the activities.

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

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Outside the Library 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: Outside the Library

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Upper Level Commons Area at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Tween, Young Adult

Chess:

Want to learn to play chess? Need to sharpen your skills? Chess Club is for you! Instructor Randy Brull will teach you everything you need to know about the game. Chess Club meets ...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Upper Level Commons Area

Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Want to learn to play chess? Need to sharpen your skills? Chess Club is for you! Instructor Randy Brull will teach you everything you need to know about the game. Chess Club meets every Thursday. Please plan to attend each week.

Becoming A Mom

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library

Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired:

Becoming a Mom Classes

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery

Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired

Becoming a Mom Classes

DIY Mugs

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Join us in creating your very own coffee mug! The first 6 people can utilize the Cricut mug press. This will be a come and go event.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us in creating your very own coffee mug! The first 6 people can utilize the Cricut mug press. This will be a come and go event.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

STREAM Storytime

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

STEM, Storytime

Age Group:

Birth to Pre-K

STREAM Storytime:

STREAM Storytime ties reading to other core skills. STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math. Adult assistance is needed at this Story...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: STEM, Storytime

STREAM Storytime ties reading to other core skills. STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math. Adult assistance is needed at this Storytime to help children complete the activities.

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

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Young Adult

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: Trish Davies Activity Room

Age Group: Young Adult

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

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Tween

CH Video Games:

Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Gaming

Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!

Jana's Campaign & Options Open Forum

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library

Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired:

Jana's Campaign and Options are holding an Open Forum to the public to share about our organizations and to share how we can best support our communities. We will have light breakf...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery

Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired

Jana's Campaign and Options are holding an Open Forum to the public to share about our organizations and to share how we can best support our communities.

Early Active Reading

Monday, March 31, 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.

Bookmobile @ Aubel-Bickle Park

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Movie Monday

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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!

Event Details:

This week, we are watching Harold and the Purple Crayon!

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!

This week, we are watching Harold and the Purple Crayon!

Movie Monday

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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!

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult

Fantasy Book Club:

Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Artist Exhibit Reception

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library

Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired:

I am submitted this request on behalf of the artists who currently have an exhibit in the Gallery. They would like to have a reception for their work.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery

Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired

I am submitted this request on behalf of the artists who currently have an exhibit in the Gallery. They would like to have a reception for their work.

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, April 1, 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.

DIY Flower Pots

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tween

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Teens in the Kitchen: Rice Krispies

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Trish Davies Activity Room

Age Group: Young Adult

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