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Theatre Practice

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm.

Board Games

Board Games

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 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!  

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 3, 2024 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.  
 

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, July 5, 2024 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...

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.

Board Games

Friday, July 5, 2024 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. 

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.


 

CH Video Games

Video Games

Friday, July 5, 2024 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: Ss is for Space

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children
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, Children
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.

Kansas Wetlands Presentation

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will present “Wetland Adventures!” Come learn whatadventures you can find in your own backyard by flipping rocks and identifying the creatures ...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will present “Wetland Adventures!” Come learn what
adventures you can find in your own backyard by flipping rocks and identifying the creatures you might find! From

Rediness & Review, Grades K-2. Registration Required.

Readiness and Review, K-2

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer month...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second 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. An adult

Children Movie Monday

Movie Monday

Monday, July 8, 2024 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!

Event Details:

This week's movie is Monsters Vs. Aliens. 

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's movie is Monsters Vs. Aliens. 

Movie Monday Every Monday @ 4pm

Movie Monday

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Movie Monday:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

Event Details:

This week's movie is Guardians of the Galaxy.  

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

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

This week's movie is Guardians of the Galaxy.  

True Crime Book Club

Monday, July 8, 2024 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.

Sleepy Storytime

Sleepy Storytime: A Kite for Moon

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 Team held daily, Tuesdays through Thursdays

STREAM Team: Foil Print Moon

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library)...

Event Details:

What does the moon look like? You get to decide as you create your own moon.  

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 Adventure Begins at Your Library). 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!

What does the moon look like? You get to decide as you create your own moon.  

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.

Readiness and Review, Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Readiness and Review, 3-5

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
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. &nb...

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 Club Tuesdays @ 2pm

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween
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: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween

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 Friday. Please plan to attend each week. 
 


 

Constellation in a Jar

Constellation in a Jar

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Join us for Space Adventure Week and create your own constellation in a jar!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Space Adventure Week and create your own constellation in a jar!

Solar System Mobile

Solar System Mobile

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Commons Area at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for Space Adventure Week and create your own solar system mobile.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Space Adventure Week and create your own solar system mobile.

Murder Mystery Dinner

Murder Mystery Dinner

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A murder mystery party is a themed event where attendees work together to solve a fictitious murder that occurs during the party.  Basically, a live-action version of Clue!Reg...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A murder mystery party is a themed event where attendees work together to solve a fictitious murder that occurs during the party.  Basically, a live-action version of Clue!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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. 

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. 

Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

STREAM Team held daily, Tuesdays through Thursdays

STREAM Team: Space Slime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library)...

Event Details:

Aliens love slime, and this slime is straight from outer space. 

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 Adventure Begins at Your Library). 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!

Aliens love slime, and this slime is straight from outer space.
 

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.