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Movie Monday

Monday, February 23, 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 A Bug's Life

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 A Bug's Life

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

Book Party: Love

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

Fall in love with this book party as we create love bugs from clay pots while watching a movie with snacks. 

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

Fall in love with this book party as we create love bugs from clay pots while watching a movie with snacks. 

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

Board Games

Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 26, 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, February 26, 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, February 27, 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, March 2, 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 Zootopia

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 Zootopia

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

Rain Sticks

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Using a cardboard tube and rice, we will make a rain stick. 

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

Using a cardboard tube and rice, we will make a rain stick. 

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

Board Games

Wednesday, March 4, 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, March 5, 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, March 5, 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Hays Arts Council presents Thad Beach

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween

Hays Arts Council welcomes Thad Beach. Thad Beach is an entertainer known for his energetic performances, humorous original songs and historical ballads.

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

Hays Arts Council welcomes Thad Beach. Thad Beach is an entertainer known for his energetic performances, humorous original songs and historical ballads.

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.

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

Video Games

Friday, March 6, 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, March 9, 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 Shrek

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 Shrek

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

Rainbow Windsock

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Make a windsock out of a cup, yarn, and paper. 

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

Make a windsock out of a cup, yarn, and paper. 

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

Board Games

Wednesday, March 11, 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, March 12, 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, March 12, 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, March 13, 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, March 16, 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 Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief

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 Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief

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

Shaving Cream Shamrock

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by creating a unique shamrock with shaving cream, food coloring, and paper. 

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

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by creating a unique shamrock with shaving cream, food coloring, and paper. 

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

Board Games

Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 19, 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, March 19, 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.