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STREAM Team held daily, Tuesdays through Thursdays

STREAM Team: Clothespin Dragons

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library)...

Event Details:

Use your imagination to create your very own mini dragon.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

Use your imagination to create your very own mini dragon.

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, Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Readiness and Review, 3-5

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth grade in August.  This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. &nb...

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

This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth 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.

Chess Club Tuesdays @ 2pm

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween
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: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween

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 Friday. Please plan to attend each week. 
 


 

Flying Dragons

Flying Dragons

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Commons Area at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Event Details:

Come spend an hour creating and launching your own dragon.  Who’s dragon will fly the furthest?  

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come spend an hour creating and launching your own dragon.  Who’s dragon will fly the furthest? 
 

STREAM Team held daily, Tuesdays through Thursdays

STREAM Team: Dragon Eggs

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library)...

Event Details:

How are dragons born? They hatch from eggs! Uncover and take home your very own dragon egg, decorated just the way you want.  

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!

How are dragons born? They hatch from eggs! Uncover and take home your very own dragon egg, decorated just the way you want.  

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.

Theatre Practice

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm.

Board Games

Board Games

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.


 

STREAM Storytime

STREAM Storytime : Dragons Love Tacos

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
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, Children
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.

STREAM Team held daily, Tuesdays through Thursdays

STREAM Team: Dragons Love Tacos Party and Nacho Bar

Thursday, June 27, 2024 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library)...

Event Details:

No hot sauce at this party! Join us for nachos and a movie as we celebrate dragons, especially the ones who love tacos.

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!

No hot sauce at this party! Join us for nachos and a movie as we celebrate dragons, especially the ones who love tacos.

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.

Theatre Practice

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm.

Dragon Book Party

Book Dragon Party

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate Dragon Adventure week with a joint Eragon and Wings of Fire party! We will have dragon themed snacks, activities, and crafts.  

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Celebrate Dragon Adventure week with a joint Eragon and Wings of Fire party! We will have dragon themed snacks, activities, and crafts.  

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park:

This Storytime will be at the Rainbow Stage near ARC Park.  Bring the family and enjoy some outdoor time together with stories, music, dance and more.  In case of rain, t...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytime

This Storytime will be at the Rainbow Stage near ARC Park.  Bring the family and enjoy some outdoor time together with stories, music, dance and more.  In case of rain, this event will relocate to the Storytime Room at HPL.

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.

CH Video Games

Video Games

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!  

Early Active Reading

Early Active Reading: Ww is for World

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
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, Children
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.

Rediness & Review, Grades K-2. Registration Required.

Readiness and Review, K-2

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
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 month...

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

Children Movie Monday

Movie Monday

Monday, July 1, 2024 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!

Event Details:

This week's movie is Strange World. 

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's movie is Strange World. 

STREAM Team held daily, Tuesdays through Thursdays

STREAM Team: World Languages

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library)...

Event Details:

Learn all about the different languages of the world, and have fun too! 

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!

Learn all about the different languages of the world, and have fun too!
 

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, Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Readiness and Review, 3-5

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth grade in August.  This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. &nb...

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

This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth 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.

Chess Club Tuesdays @ 2pm

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween
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: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween

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 Friday. Please plan to attend each week. 
 


 

Cupcake walk around the world

Cupcake Walk Around the World

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

Win cupcakes and learn about new cultures in this walk around the world to celebrate World Adventures Week! 

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

Win cupcakes and learn about new cultures in this walk around the world to celebrate World Adventures Week!
 

STREAM Team held daily, Tuesdays through Thursdays

STREAM Team: Independence Day Celebration

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library)...

Event Details:

Celebrate America’s birthday with activities and a craft.

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!

Celebrate America’s birthday with activities and a craft.

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.

Theatre Practice

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm.

Board Games

Board Games

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.