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Wednesday, July 23, 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!  

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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! 


 

Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, July 23, 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...

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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

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
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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.

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Thursday, July 24, 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...

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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 Team

STREAM Team

Thursday, July 24, 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...

Make your own family photo frame...grandparents are encouraged to attend! We will be printing photos on-site for you to include in your new frame. 

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

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!

Make your own family photo frame...grandparents are encouraged to attend! We will be printing photos on-site for you to include in your new frame. 

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.

Social Hour

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Meet and Greet with a HPL librarian! Get to know our librarians and their favorite books, games, and more!

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
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Meet and Greet with a HPL librarian! Get to know our librarians and their favorite books, games, and more!

Chess Club

Chess Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 ...

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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. 
 


 

Valentine

Father Valentine and the 8 Parishes

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kansas Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Adult

In 1876, Father Valentine Sommereisen, a German-speaking priest from France, arrived in Hays just as waves of Volga-German immigrants were settling in the region.

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
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In 1876, Father Valentine Sommereisen, a German-speaking priest from France, arrived in Hays just as waves of Volga-German immigrants were settling in the region.

Bookmobile

Bookmobile @ Rainbow Stage @ ARC Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Storytime at ARC Park

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
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...

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
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.

3-5

Readiness and Review, 3-5 - CLASS FULL

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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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.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join the Teen Advisory Board for some fun! They are hosting an activity session with board games, crafts, and more for the younger youth. 

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Event Details:

Join the Teen Advisory Board for some fun! They are hosting an activity session with board games, crafts, and more for the younger youth. 

YA Board Games

Board Games

Friday, July 25, 2025 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. 

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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, July 25, 2025 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!  

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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!  

Bookmobile

Bookmobile @ Bazaar on the Bricks

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:00am - 1:00pm
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

The Downtown Hays Market is at the pavilion located at 10th and Main. 

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

The Downtown Hays Market is at the pavilion located at 10th and Main. 

Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
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.

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
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.

Early Active Reading

Early Active Reading

Monday, July 28, 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.  

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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 - CLASS FULL

Monday, July 28, 2025 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. This class is full. If you have questions, contact Ashlyn at asager@hayslibrary.org. 

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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 class is full. If you have questions, contact Ashlyn at asager@hayslibrary.org. 

Bookmobile

Bookmobile @ ARC Park

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Readiness pre K

Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

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.

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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.

Movie Monday Every Monday @ 4pm

Movie Monday

Monday, July 28, 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!

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

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

Movie Monday Summer

Movie Monday

Monday, July 28, 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!

In celebration of Color Our Block, join us for Movie Monday featuring The Lego Movie!

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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 Block, join us for Movie Monday featuring The Lego Movie!

July Fantasy

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 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.

This month's book is Wicked by Gregory Maguire. 

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book.

This month's book is Wicked by Gregory Maguire. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Sleepy Storytime

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 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.   

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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.