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STREAM: Sternberg

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join Sternberg Museum in our gallery as they talk about the rise of reptiles. They are even bringing some in to show you!

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

Join Sternberg Museum in our gallery as they talk about the rise of reptiles. They are even bringing some in to show you!

The Resin Realm

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Craft your own custom crystals using resin and pigments. If you need a lucky charm for your backpack or keys, come pour your own loot!

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

Craft your own custom crystals using resin and pigments. If you need a lucky charm for your backpack or keys, come pour your own loot!

Unearth Your Treasure

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Create your own treasure chest!

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

Create your own treasure chest!

DIY Faux Stained Glass Craft

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 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...

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.

STREAM

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Using recycled egg cartons, we are making our own geodes!

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

Using recycled egg cartons, we are making our own geodes!

Readiness and Review, K-2

Wednesday, July 8, 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, July 8, 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, July 8, 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

Stop, Drop & Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Get ready for a blazing fun Storytime as the Hays Fire Department joins us for a special visit!

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

Get ready for a blazing fun Storytime as the Hays Fire Department joins us for a special visit!

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, 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...

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: 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. 

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. 

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!

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, 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.

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, 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 ...

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, 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!

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!

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...

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. 

Storytime at ARC Park

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...

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, 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
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.

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.

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.

Board Games

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. 

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, 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!  

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, 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.  

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 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
Registration Required
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.