This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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. To register, c... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Movie Monday: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! Event Details: In celebration of Color Our Country, join us for Movie Monday featuring the Sandlot! This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! In celebration of Color Our Country, join us for Movie Monday featuring the Sandlot!
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, June 30, 2025 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 event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Fantasy Book Club Monday, June 30, 2025 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Fantasy Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Club 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. 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. Sleepy Storytime Tuesday, July 1, 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. Jul 1 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. STREAM Team Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children STREAM Team: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include game... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue STREAM Team 10:30am - 11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity.No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! 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. Readiness and Review, K-2 Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library 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 month... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Readiness and Review, K-2 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Crafternoon: Pinwheels Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Color Our Country by making Fourth of July Pinwheels! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Crafternoon: Pinwheels 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Color Our Country by making Fourth of July Pinwheels!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. DIY Confetti Poppers Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: This week is Color Our Country week! Join us and make your very own confetti poppers to celebrate the upcoming holiday. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue DIY Confetti Poppers 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This week is Color Our Country week! Join us and make your very own confetti poppers to celebrate the upcoming holiday.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Humanities Kansas: William Allen White and KKK Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Humanities Kansas: William Allen White and KKK 6:00pm - 7:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Itty Bitty Wednesday, July 2, 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. Jul 2 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. STREAM Team Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children STREAM Team: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include game... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed STREAM Team 10:30am - 11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity.No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! 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. Storytime Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Event Details: A family friendly Storytime aligned with the Summer Reading weekly theme. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Storytime 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: A family friendly Storytime aligned with the Summer Reading weekly theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Board Games Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Upper Level Commons Area 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. Jul 2 2025 Wed Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Upper Level Commons Area 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 "Adult" group. Library Grounds Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hays Public Library Age Group: Adult Event Details: Interested in plants, gardening and nature? Library Grounds is the perfect place to connect with fellow plant lovers! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, co... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Library Grounds 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Adult Event Details: Interested in plants, gardening and nature? Library Grounds is the perfect place to connect with fellow plant lovers! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, come and learn, swap stories, and share tips.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Video Games Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Jul 2 2025 Wed Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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, July 2, 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. Jul 2 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Interactive Storytime Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM, Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Interactive 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 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, July 3, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am History 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. STREAM Team Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children STREAM Team: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include game... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu STREAM Team 10:30am - 11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity.No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! 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. Social Hour Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Meet and Greet with a HPL librarian! Get to know our librarians and their favorite books, games, and more! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Social Hour 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Meet and Greet with a HPL librarian! Get to know our librarians and their favorite books, games, and more!
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, July 3, 2025 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Young Adult
Library Closed All Day Hays Public Library Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
