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Fantasy

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, December 29, 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.

This month choose your own fantasy book to discuss with the group. 

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

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

This month choose your own fantasy book to discuss with the group. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Library Closed

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Hays Public Library
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Library Closed

All Day
Hays Public Library
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Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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.  
 

Science Book Club

Science Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Science Book Club:

Bring the book to life! Each month, an expert from FHSU will use artifacts from the museum or information from their research to reveal science and history that connect to this mon...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

Bring the book to life! Each month, an expert from FHSU will use artifacts from the museum or information from their research to reveal science and history that connect to this month's book. 

True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
True Crime Book Club:

Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adult
Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear:

Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gaming

Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month. 

Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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.  
 

Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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!   

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

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


 

Chess

Chess Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Painting Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Adult Painting Class:

Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher!  Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees.

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

Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher!  Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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.  
 

Great Books

Great Books Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world.

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

The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Fantasy

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Jane Austen

Jane Austen Tea Party

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Adult

Calling all Jane Austen fans! Enjoy a Regency era tea party at the library on January 27th.

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

Calling all Jane Austen fans! Enjoy a Regency era tea party at the library on January 27th.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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.  
 

Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adult

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

How-To: Healthy Relationships

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Legislative Coffee

Hays Chamber Legislative Coffee

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:30am - 10:00am
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adult

Engage in conversation with local legislators during this free event hosted by the Hays Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and scones from Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8-8:30am, and the forum will begin at 8:30. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Engage in conversation with local legislators during this free event hosted by the Hays Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and scones from Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8-8:30am, and the forum will begin at 8:30. 

Lunch & Learn Session

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.  
 

DIY Stained Glass Craft

DIY Stained Glass Craft

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in crafting your own unique take on stain glass. 

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

Join us in crafting your own unique take on stain glass.