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Friday, June 19, 2026 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!  

Summer Art Walk

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event

HAC Beads & Bangles (Ages 5-8)

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children

Fun with simple jewelry projects. Participants will make beaded bracelets & necklaces, create from unexpected items, make beaded key chains, & more! Register for this session by June 19th.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun with simple jewelry projects. Participants will make beaded bracelets & necklaces, create from unexpected items, make beaded key chains, & more! Register for this session by June 19th.

Early Active Reading

Early Active Reading

Monday, June 22, 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.

Preschool Basics

Preschool Basics

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

This class focuses on developing fine/gross motor skills, social/emotional skills, and phonics. Registration is required.

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

This class focuses on developing fine/gross motor skills, social/emotional skills, and phonics. Registration is required.

HAC Beads & Bangles (Ages 9-13)

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

Fun with simple jewelry projects. Participants will make beaded bracelets & necklaces, create from unexpected items, make beaded key chains, & more! Register for this session by June 19th.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun with simple jewelry projects. Participants will make beaded bracelets & necklaces, create from unexpected items, make beaded key chains, & more! Register for this session by June 19th.

Readiness pre K

Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children

This program is for students who will be entering kindergarten. We will be working on strengthening reading skills. Limited to 14 students, registration is required.

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

This program is for students who will be entering kindergarten. We will be working on strengthening reading skills. Limited to 14 students, registration is required.

Video Games

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Movie Monday

Monday, June 22, 2026 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!

This week, we are watching The Croods. 

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 The Croods. 

Page to Picture Book Club - Superman

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Sleepy Storytime

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, June 23, 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.

STREAM: Sternberg

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join Sternberg Museum for a presentation on amphibians.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Presentation, STEM
Event Details:

Join Sternberg Museum for a presentation on amphibians.

Archaeology is trash!

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult

Archaeology is the study of past human lives through.... "drum roll please"....TRASH! Analyze trash and see if you can guess whose trash it is!

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

Archaeology is the study of past human lives through.... "drum roll please"....TRASH! Analyze trash and see if you can guess whose trash it is!

Make Your Own Mummy

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Use air clay to make your own mummy, then color it in. 

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

Use air clay to make your own mummy, then color it in. 

Kris Munsch - Book Presentation

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event
PBS

Share a Story with Smoky Hills PBS

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Enjoy a story, video and craft with Smoky Hills PBS!

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

Enjoy a story, video and craft with Smoky Hills PBS!

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: Ellis County Historical Society

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Dig into archaeology week by doing a craft with Ellis County Historical Society!

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

Dig into archaeology week by doing a craft with Ellis County Historical Society!

Readiness and Review, K-2

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

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

TAB Time

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

Join our Teen Advisory Board for some fun! They are hosting an activity session with board games, crafts, and more for the younger youth.

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

Join our Teen Advisory Board for some fun! They are hosting an activity session with board games, crafts, and more for the younger youth.

Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, June 24, 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.  
 

First Responders

Badge Buddies Storytime

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Join us for a special Storytime with the Hays Police Department!

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

Join us for a special Storytime with the Hays Police Department!

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.

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kansas Room 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...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
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.
 


 

STREAM: NCRS

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

An archaeologist from NCRS will present animal bones and historical items.

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

An archaeologist from NCRS will present animal bones and historical items.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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!