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Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Members Only

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Chess Club

Chess Club

Thursday, April 9, 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. 
 


 

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult

Join the quest, roll the dice, and shape your destiny in an epic adventure!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join the quest, roll the dice, and shape your destiny in an epic adventure!

Tutoring with FHSU Rudd Scholars

Thursday, April 9, 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.

science book club

Science Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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. 

Friends of Kansas Library Meeting

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired - Please be specific. Vague responses may cause requests to be denied.:

FOKL Meeting

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Trish Davies Activity Room
Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired - Please be specific. Vague responses may cause requests to be denied.

FOKL Meeting

Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Golden Belt Storytime

Storytime w/ Golden Belt Bank

Friday, April 10, 2026 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

Board Games

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.


 

CH Video Games

Video Games

Friday, April 10, 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!  

Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
birds

The Birds of the Great Plains: Through Our Lens

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kansas Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult

Gabriel Rivera & Jennifer Blankenship discuss their photography of the birds of the Great Plains. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Gabriel Rivera & Jennifer Blankenship discuss their photography of the birds of the Great Plains. 

Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Poetry

Poet-Tree Pop-Up

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Stop in at the FHSU Union to write a poem and add it to our poetry for National Poetry Month!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Stop in at the FHSU Union to write a poem and add it to our poetry for National Poetry Month!

Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Itty Bitty:

Build early literacy skills from birth! Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and more await you and your child! Afterward, stay for playtime and visit with other parents and caregivers.&nbs...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Build early literacy skills from birth! Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and more await you and your child! Afterward, stay for playtime and visit with other parents and caregivers.
 

Older siblings are welcome at Itty Bitty. If you are looking for a Storytime geared for your older child, please join us on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.

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

Bookmobile @ Victoria Elementary School

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

Movie Monday

Movie Monday

Monday, April 13, 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 Toy Story. 

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 Toy Story. 

Movie Monday Every Monday @ 4pm

Movie Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026 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!

Music Monday

Music Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children

Music Monday is more than singing and dancing, it's a way to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family!

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

Music Monday is more than singing and dancing, it's a way to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family!

True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Monday, April 13, 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.

Poetry & Pizza night

Poetry & Pizza Night

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join HPL & TEBO library in celebrating National Poetry Month with an open mic! Pizza will be provided. This event will take place in the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins Forum on the main floor of Tebo Library.


 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Join HPL & TEBO library in celebrating National Poetry Month with an open mic! Pizza will be provided. This event will take place in the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins Forum on the main floor of Tebo Library.


 

Research & Extension

Storytime w/ Cottonwood Extension District

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Come listen to stories and make snacks with the Cottonwood Extension District.

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

Come listen to stories and make snacks with the Cottonwood Extension District.

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.

Tasty Tuesday

Tasty Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.

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.