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Bookmania End Party

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level Commons Area at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Literary Event

Early Active Reading

Monday, April 7, 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.  

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.

Movie Monday

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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!

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!

Movie Monday Every Monday @ 4pm

Movie Monday

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Movie Monday:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

"Libraries Rock" Rock Painting

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Sleepy Storytime

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 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.   

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.

National Library Week Celebration

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Book Tote Bags

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.

Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Wednesday, April 9, 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...

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.

Poet-Tree Pop Up

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Literary Event

Board Games

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room 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. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
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.


 

Video Games Every Wednesday @ 4pm

Video Games

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!  

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! 


 

Poet-Tree Opening Reception & Mic night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Literary Event
Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, April 9, 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...

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.  
 

STREAM Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
STREAM Storytime:

STREAM Storytime ties reading to other core skills.  STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math.  Adult assistance is needed at this Story...

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

STREAM Storytime ties reading to other core skills.  STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math.  Adult assistance is needed at this Storytime to help children complete the activities.


 

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, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library 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: Outside the Library
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.
 


 

Chess Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 
 


 

Cookbook Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Cookbook Club:

Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!   

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!  


 

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, April 11, 2025 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.

Board Games

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!  

25th Annual Poetry Contest

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literary Event
Legislative Coffee

Hays Chamber Legislative Coffee

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8:30am - 10:00am
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Engage in conversation with local legislators during this free event hosted by the Hays Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and scones from Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8-8:30a...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Engage in conversation with local legislators during this free event hosted by the Hays Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and scones from Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8-8:30am, and the forum will begin at 8:30. 

Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Level Commons Area at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event

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.