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Video Games

Friday, January 10, 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!  

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Early Active Reading

Monday, January 13, 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.

Friends of HPL Meeting

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Friends Meeting

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery
Purpose of Meeting

Friends Meeting

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, January 13, 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!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Movie Monday

Monday, January 13, 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

True Crime Book Club

Monday, January 13, 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.

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.

AARP Tax Training

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Hays Public Library
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Conference Room
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Sleepy Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

No-Sew Pillows

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Winter Sensory Bottles

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bridgerton Tea Party

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a Bridgerton-themed tea party in celebration of January 12th's National Hot Tea Day.  Registration is highly recommended, seating limited to the first 36.  Wa...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a Bridgerton-themed tea party in celebration of January 12th's National Hot Tea Day.  Registration is highly recommended, seating limited to the first 36.  Walk-in's may be permitted, depending on openings and no-shows.

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, January 15, 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.

Ellis Breast Feeding Coalition

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tutoring Room at Hays Public Library
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Tutoring Room
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Board Games

Wednesday, January 15, 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.


 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Video Games

Wednesday, January 15, 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! 


 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, January 15, 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.  
 

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

STREAM Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Thursday, January 16, 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.
 


 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Chess Club

Thursday, January 16, 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. 
 


 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Great Books Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

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.

STREAM Storytime

Friday, January 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
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.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Board Games

Friday, January 17, 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.


 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Video Games

Friday, January 17, 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!