This event is in the "Adult" group Kansas Room Koffee Hour Thursday, July 9, 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... View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 9 2026 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: MUSH with Sophia the Sled Dog Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Karen Land is a sled dog musher and travels to different states with her dogs, gear, arctic clothing, and dog sled. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 9 2026 Thu STREAM: MUSH with Sophia the Sled Dog 10:30am–11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: Karen Land is a sled dog musher and travels to different states with her dogs, gear, arctic clothing, and dog sled.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, July 9, 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! View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Dungeons & Dragons 11:00am–12:30pm Gaming 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 event is in the "Children" group Readiness and Review, 3-5 Thursday, July 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Readiness and Review, 3-5 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 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.
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 9, 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 ... View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 9 2026 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 Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, July 9, 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! View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–3:30pm Gaming 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Science Book Club Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Outside the Library at Hays Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Science Book Club: Bring the book to life! Each month, an expert from FHSU will use artifacts from the museum or information from their research to reveal science and history that connect to this mon... View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Science Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Bring the book to life! Each month, an expert from FHSU will use artifacts from the museum or information from their research to reveal science and history that connect to this month's book.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park Friday, July 10, 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... View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group HAC Summer Makers Workshop (Ages 6-11) Friday, July 10, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 10 2026 Fri HAC Summer Makers Workshop (Ages 6-11) 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Registration Open 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Reading at Humane Society of the High Plains Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Hays Public Library Age Group: All Ages Read to the animals at the Humane Society! Each time slot is a half hour. To avoid overwhelming the animals, the number of readers is limited, and registration is required. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Reading at Humane Society of the High Plains 1:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Read to the animals at the Humane Society! Each time slot is a half hour. To avoid overwhelming the animals, the number of readers is limited, and registration is required.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Board Games Friday, July 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Board Games 2:00pm–3:00pm Gaming 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Video Games Friday, July 10, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Video Games 2:00pm–3:00pm Gaming 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!
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Early Active Reading Monday, July 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Jul 13 2026 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group HAC Painting Session (Ages 9-13) Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tween Exploration of watercolor, working in traditional methods, trying some new things, all inspired by famous artists! Register by July 10th. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 13 2026 Mon HAC Painting Session (Ages 9-13) 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Registration Open Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Exploration of watercolor, working in traditional methods, trying some new things, all inspired by famous artists! Register by July 10th.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Preschool Basics Monday, July 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Preschool Basics 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K Monday, July 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 13 2026 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, 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Video Games Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Young Adult View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Video Games 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult
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, July 13, 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 A Bug's Life. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 13 2026 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 Event Details: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! This week, we are watching A Bug's Life.
This event is in the "Adult" group Citronella Candles Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adult View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Citronella Candles 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Adult" group True Crime Book Club Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult True Crime Book Club: Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 13 2026 Mon True Crime Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Sleepy Storytime Tuesday, July 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Jul 14 2026 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Sternberg Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation, STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Learn more about turtles with Sternberg Museum. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 14 2026 Tue STREAM: Sternberg 10:30am–11:00am Presentation, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Presentation, STEM Event Details: Learn more about turtles with Sternberg Museum.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Edible Mud Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Once you are done playing in the mud, you can enjoy a sweet chocolate treat! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Edible Mud 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Once you are done playing in the mud, you can enjoy a sweet chocolate treat!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group On Wired Wings Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adult Twist and mold pipe cleaners to create your favorite insect! View Details This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 14 2026 Tue On Wired Wings 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: Twist and mold pipe cleaners to create your favorite insect!
