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STREAM Storytime

STREAM Storytime

Friday, January 16, 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, January 16, 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, January 16, 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, January 17, 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
Bookmobile

Bookmobile @ Victoria City Park

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outside the Library at 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. 

The Downtown Hays Market is at the pavilion located at 10th and Main. 

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

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

The Downtown Hays Market is at the pavilion located at 10th and Main. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, January 18, 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
Early Active Reading

Early Active Reading

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
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
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.

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!  


 

Hot Cocoa Bombs

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Bookmobile

Bookmobile @ Sunrise Park

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library at 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
Room: Outside the 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, January 19, 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 Night at the Museum. 

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 Night at the Museum. 

Movie Monday Every Monday @ 4pm

Movie Monday

Monday, January 19, 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!

Chess

Chess Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Sleepy Storytime

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Sleepy Storytime & Songs:

Ease into your day with this sleepy Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie or blankie if you wish.   

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

Ease into your day with this sleepy Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie or blankie if you wish.  


 

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.

Cloud Dough

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult

Handmade happiness, created by you. 

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

Handmade happiness, created by you. 

Finger Paint Sunflowers & Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Celebrate Kansas Day (January 29th) by finger painting a sunflower!

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

Celebrate Kansas Day (January 29th) by finger painting a sunflower!

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.

Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Wednesday, January 21, 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 @ Centennial Towers

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library at 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
Room: Outside the 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. 

Board Games

Wednesday, January 21, 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.


 

Video Games Every Wednesday @ 4pm

Video Games

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult
YA Video Games:

Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!  We has a PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, Wii, and Switch!  

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

Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!  We has a PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, Wii, and Switch! 


 

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.  
 

Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kansas Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Cozy Mystery Book Club:

If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders...

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

If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders happen behind the scenes, and so do any steamy scenes. We read either a stand alone title, or the first in a series, so you can explore more on your own. This Book Club has been offered at HPL for over 10 years, and we welcome you to join this fun-loving, mystery-solving group! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.


 

Interactive Storytime

Interactive Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Interactive Storytime:

No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 

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

No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 

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.