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City of Hays Recycling Presentation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Tween

The recycling center is coming to do a presentation on recycling followed by a craft. 

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

The recycling center is coming to do a presentation on recycling followed by a craft. 

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tasty Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children

In celebration of Week of the Young Child, HPL is partnering with the Cottonwood Extension District for Tasty Tuesday. This activity isn't just about eating your favorite snacks together.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Event Details:

In celebration of Week of the Young Child, HPL is partnering with the Cottonwood Extension District for Tasty Tuesday. This activity isn't just about eating your favorite snacks together.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Board Games

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Chess Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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. 
 


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Tutoring with FHSU Rudd Scholars

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutoring Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

The Hays Public Library and the Rudd Foundation are now offering free walk-in tutoring sessions for students of all ages. An appointment is not required, however, tutors may be working with other students and may experience wait time.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Tutoring Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

The Hays Public Library and the Rudd Foundation are now offering free walk-in tutoring sessions for students of all ages. An appointment is not required, however, tutors may be working with other students and may experience wait time.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Video Games

Friday, April 17, 2026 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!  

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Movie Monday

Monday, April 20, 2026 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!

This week, we are watching The Lorax. 

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 The Lorax. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Seed Planting with K-State Research & Extension

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Demonstration
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Celebrate Earth Day with a presentation from K-State Research and Extension, then plant seeds to take home!

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

Celebrate Earth Day with a presentation from K-State Research and Extension, then plant seeds to take home!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Board Games

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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.


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Chess Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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. 
 


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Tutoring with FHSU Rudd Scholars

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutoring Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

The Hays Public Library and the Rudd Foundation are now offering free walk-in tutoring sessions for students of all ages. An appointment is not required, however, tutors may be working with other students and may experience wait time.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Tutoring Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

The Hays Public Library and the Rudd Foundation are now offering free walk-in tutoring sessions for students of all ages. An appointment is not required, however, tutors may be working with other students and may experience wait time.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Video Games

Friday, April 24, 2026 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!  

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Movie Monday

Monday, April 27, 2026 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!

This week, we are watching Wall-E

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 Wall-E

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Book Party: Adventure

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

Find your adventurous spirit by making a map while watching Treasure Planet

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Find your adventurous spirit by making a map while watching Treasure Planet

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Board Games

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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.


 

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Unearth A Story! - A Summer Reading Presentation

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult

Summer Reading is coming and we're excited to share all things summer reading with our families who homeschool! Join us at 2:00PM in the Schmidt Gallery for a presentation with our Youth Services Coordinators.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Summer Reading is coming and we're excited to share all things summer reading with our families who homeschool! Join us at 2:00PM in the Schmidt Gallery for a presentation with our Youth Services Coordinators.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Chess Club

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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. 
 


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Tutoring with FHSU Rudd Scholars

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutoring Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

The Hays Public Library and the Rudd Foundation are now offering free walk-in tutoring sessions for students of all ages. An appointment is not required, however, tutors may be working with other students and may experience wait time.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Tutoring Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

The Hays Public Library and the Rudd Foundation are now offering free walk-in tutoring sessions for students of all ages. An appointment is not required, however, tutors may be working with other students and may experience wait time.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

May Day Baskets

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Video Games

Friday, May 1, 2026 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!  

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Movie Monday

Monday, May 4, 2026 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!

This week, we are watching Camp Rock

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 Camp Rock

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Coffee Filter Butterflies

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Make colorful butterflies using coffee filters. We will provide wrapping if you would like this to be a Mother's Day gift. 

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

Make colorful butterflies using coffee filters. We will provide wrapping if you would like this to be a Mother's Day gift. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Board Games

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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.


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Chess Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 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.