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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!

Readiness and Review, 3-5

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children

This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth 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.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth 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.

Chess

Chess Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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! This session is for grades 6-8!

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! This session is for grades 6-8!

DIY Mini Dino Terrariums

Thursday, June 25, 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
Storytime at ARC Park

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park:

This Storytime will be at the Rainbow Stage near ARC Park.  Bring the family and enjoy some outdoor time together with stories, music, dance and more.  In case of rain, t...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

This Storytime will be at the Rainbow Stage near ARC Park.  Bring the family and enjoy some outdoor time together with stories, music, dance and more.  In case of rain, this event will relocate to the Storytime Room at HPL.

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.

HAC Summer Makers Workshop (Ages 6-11)

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Students will have fun with a variety of great summer themed arts & craft projects using wood, paper, & recycled materials. Watercolor, collage, printmaking, crafts and more will provide participants with some summer fun & creativity.

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

Students will have fun with a variety of great summer themed arts & craft projects using wood, paper, & recycled materials. Watercolor, collage, printmaking, crafts and more will provide participants with some summer fun & creativity.

Board Games

Board Games

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.


 

Video Games

Video Games

Friday, June 26, 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!  

Early Active Reading

Early Active Reading

Monday, June 29, 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.

HAC Art Around the World (Ages 5-13)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult

Explore cultural traditions, folk art, and storytelling from around the world in this creative, hands-on class!

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

Explore cultural traditions, folk art, and storytelling from around the world in this creative, hands-on class!

Preschool Basics

Preschool Basics

Monday, June 29, 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.

Readiness pre K

Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K

Monday, June 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 Cars.

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 Cars.

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, June 29, 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.

Knit Together

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Enjoy a heartwarming Storytime all about family traditions.

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

Enjoy a heartwarming Storytime all about family traditions.

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

Mosasaur and Plesiosaur: After you finish learning the difference between these aquatic giants, create an origami Plesiosaur with Sternberg Museum!

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

Mosasaur and Plesiosaur: After you finish learning the difference between these aquatic giants, create an origami Plesiosaur with Sternberg Museum!

Salted Fireworks

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Take glue, salt, and watercolor paint to design your own fireworks show!

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

Take glue, salt, and watercolor paint to design your own fireworks show!

The Braided Frontier

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Rug braiding is a uniquely American art form rooted in Indigenous traditions and sustainable living. Give fabric a second life and learn how to braid your own upcycled coaster in this hands-on workshop!

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

Rug braiding is a uniquely American art form rooted in Indigenous traditions and sustainable living. Give fabric a second life and learn how to braid your own upcycled coaster in this hands-on workshop!