This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Board Games Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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 "Young Adult" group. Video Games Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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! This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Crafter's Social Hour Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Cozy Mystery Book Club Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Conference 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference 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. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. STREAM Storytime Thursday, April 17, 2025 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... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu STREAM Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am STEM, Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Kansas Room Koffee Hour Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Outside the Library at Hays Public Library Program Type: History Age Group: Adult Kansas Room Koffee Hour: Join us each Thursday morning for a laid back coffee hour with like-minded individuals. Patrons are welcome to discuss local history, genealogy, research, memories, and more! The K... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am History Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History Join us each Thursday morning for a laid back coffee hour with like-minded individuals. Patrons are welcome to discuss local history, genealogy, research, memories, and more! The Kansas Room Coordinator is available to answer questions and assist with Kansas Room resources.
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, April 17, 2025 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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 "Young Adult" group. Teen Advisory Board Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Young Adult
This event is in the "Adult" group. Bedross Presentation on American Genocide Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Age Group: Adult Event Details: Bedross will be presenting via Zoom, but you can attend the presentation at the Hays Public Library. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Bedross Presentation on American Genocide 5:30pm - 7:30pm Presentation, Special Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Event Details: Bedross will be presenting via Zoom, but you can attend the presentation at the Hays Public Library.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Great Books Book Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult 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. Come read the works that have delight... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Great Books Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Club 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.
Library Closes Early Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm Hays Public Library Closing Apr 18 2025 Fri Closing Library Closes Early 12:00pm - 8:00pm Branches: Hays Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group. World Language Club Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join HPL for World Language Club, held on the third Saturday of the Month! Enjoy a variety of opportunities, including mini lessons, themed treats, and new languages! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat World Language Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join HPL for World Language Club, held on the third Saturday of the Month! Enjoy a variety of opportunities, including mini lessons, themed treats, and new languages!
Library Closed for Easter All Day Hays Public Library Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed for Easter All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Early Active Reading Monday, April 21, 2025 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. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Early Active Reading 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime 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.
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, April 21, 2025 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! Event Details: This week, we are watching Despicable Me! This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Movie Monday 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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 Despicable Me!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday Monday, April 21, 2025 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! This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Movie Monday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Holocaust Remembrance Film Showing Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: History Age Group: Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Holocaust Remembrance Film Showing 5:30pm - 8:00pm History Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: History
This event is in the "Adult" group. Chess Club Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Gaming 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Sleepy Storytime Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Sleepy Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Black Out Poetry Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Literary Event Age Group: Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Black Out Poetry 4:00pm - 5:00pm Literary Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Literary Event
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Bottlecap Bugs Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tween This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Bottlecap Bugs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Itty Bitty Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Itty Bitty 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Board Games Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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 "Young Adult" group. Video Games Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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! This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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!
