This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Early Active Reading Monday, July 14, 2025 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. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Preschool Basics Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library 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. Click here to register. If you have questions, contact Ash... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 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. Click here to register.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K Monday, July 14, 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. Jul 14 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, July 14, 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! This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult 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. Movie Monday Monday, July 14, 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! Event Details: In celebration of Color Our Critters, join us for Movie Monday featuring Monsters Inc.! 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 14 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 Event Details: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! In celebration of Color Our Critters, join us for Movie Monday featuring Monsters Inc.!
FOL Board Meeting Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Jul 14 2025 Mon FOL Board Meeting 3:15pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Conference Room
This event is in the "Adult" group. True Crime Book Club Monday, July 14, 2025 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 14 2025 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 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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: Popsicle Dragonflies Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Join us for Color Our Critters by making a dragonfly from popsicle sticks! Take it a step further and add a magnet! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Crafternoon: Popsicle Dragonflies 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: Join us for Color Our Critters by making a dragonfly from popsicle sticks! Take it a step further and add a magnet!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. DIY Dog Toys Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Make your own dog toys that you can either take home to your furry friends, or donate to the animal shelter. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue DIY Dog Toys 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Make your own dog toys that you can either take home to your furry friends, or donate to the animal shelter.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Painting Class Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adult Adult Painting Class: Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher! Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Painting Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher! Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees. 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. Itty Bitty Wednesday, July 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jetpack Jason Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hays Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Children, Tween This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Jetpack Jason 2:00pm - 3:00pm Performance Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Performance
This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Grounds Wednesday, July 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 "Adult" group. Cozy Mystery Book Club Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Cozy Mystery Book Club: If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders happen behind the scenes, and so do any steamy scenes. We read either a stand alone title, or the first in a series, so you can explore more on your own. This Book Club has been offered at HPL for over 10 years, and we welcome you to join this fun-loving, mystery-solving group! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. 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. Interactive Storytime Thursday, July 17, 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 17 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 17, 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 17 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.
