This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Board Games Wednesday, May 7, 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 7 2025 Wed Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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, May 7, 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! This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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, May 7, 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. May 7 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. STREAM Storytime Thursday, May 8, 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... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. May 8 2025 Thu STREAM 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 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, May 8, 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. May 8 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.
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, May 8, 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. STREAM Storytime Friday, May 9, 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... This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. May 9 2025 Fri STREAM 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 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, May 9, 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 9 2025 Fri Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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, May 9, 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! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 9 2025 Fri Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming 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!
FOL Board Meeting Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library May 12 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, May 12, 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. May 12 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 "Adult" group. Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Outside the Library at Hays Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adult Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear: Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear 6:30pm - 8:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gaming Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Crafter's Social Hour Wednesday, May 14, 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. May 14 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. Kansas Room Koffee Hour Thursday, May 15, 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. May 15 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Teen Advisory Board Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Age Group: Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Young Adult
This event is in the "Adult" group. Great Books Book Club Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Conference Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world. Come read the works that have delight... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Great Books Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library Program Type: Performance, Presentation, Special Event Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 16 2025 Fri Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest 6:00pm - 8:00pm Performance, Presentation, Special Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance, Presentation, Special Event
This event is in the "Adult" group. Cookbook Club Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Schmidt Gallery 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! This event is in the "Adult" group. May 19 2025 Mon Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Chess Club Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adult Adult Chess Club: Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 19 2025 Mon Chess Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Gaming Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gaming Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Painting Class Tuesday, May 20, 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. May 20 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 "Adult" group. Library Grounds Wednesday, May 21, 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. May 21 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 "Adult" group. Crafter's Social Hour Wednesday, May 21, 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. May 21 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, May 21, 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. May 21 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 "Adult" group. Kansas Room Koffee Hour Thursday, May 22, 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. May 22 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.
