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Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, July 22, 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.  
 

Interactive Storytime

Interactive Storytime w/ WKCAC

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Interactive Storytime:

No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 

Enjoy a special Storytime and learn more about the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center. 

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

No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 

Enjoy a special Storytime and learn more about the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center. 

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 23, 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: The Niche

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Paint a canvas with a silhouetted dinosaur with The Niche!

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

Paint a canvas with a silhouetted dinosaur with The Niche!

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, July 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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!

Jurassic Spelling Bee

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Storytime at ARC Park

Dinosaur Swim/Splash Pad at ARC Park

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Stomp, splash, and ROAR your way into the coolest party of the season! Join us for a prehistoric Storytime where dinosaurs meet water fun.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stomp, splash, and ROAR your way into the coolest party of the season! Join us for a prehistoric Storytime where dinosaurs meet water fun.

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 24, 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.

Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

The Summer Chess Tournament is for ages 17 and younger. Preregistration is requested.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Summer Chess Tournament is for ages 17 and younger. Preregistration is requested.

Video Games

Video Games

Friday, July 24, 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 27, 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.

Preschool Basics

Preschool Basics

Monday, July 27, 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.

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.

Readiness pre K

Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K

Monday, July 27, 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.

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.

Video Games

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult

Movie Monday

Monday, July 27, 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 Open Season.

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 Open Season.

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, July 27, 2026 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.

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.

Sleepy Storytime

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, July 28, 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.   

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.

STREAM: Sternberg

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Learn about the rise of mammals with Sternberg Museum.

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

Learn about the rise of mammals with Sternberg Museum.

Rocking Bird

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Using paper, we will create a 3D bird that can rock!

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

Using paper, we will create a 3D bird that can rock!

TAB Party

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult

Join our Teen Advisory Board for video games, board games, and snacks to celebrate Hays Public Library's story!

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

Join our Teen Advisory Board for video games, board games, and snacks to celebrate Hays Public Library's story!

Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Wednesday, July 29, 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.