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Board Games

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Commons Area 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: Upper Level Commons Area
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Jetpack Jason

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Special guest Jetpack Jason will be here for an interactive demonstration. 

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

Special guest Jetpack Jason will be here for an interactive demonstration. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Grounds

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

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 "Young Adult" group.

Video Games

Wednesday, July 16, 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!  

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, July 16, 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 "Adult" group.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kansas 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 Month's book is Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott. 

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

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.


 

This Month's book is Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott. 

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.

Interactive Storytime

Thursday, July 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
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

Thursday, July 17, 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...

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

STREAM Team

Thursday, July 17, 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...

Snuffle mat or tug toy? You decide which to make for a pet!

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!

Snuffle mat or tug toy? You decide which to make for a pet!

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.

Social Hour

Thursday, July 17, 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!

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

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

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, July 17, 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 ...

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, July 17, 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.

How-To: Foster & Volunteer with Humane Society of the High Plains

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as the Humane Society of the High Plains explores different ways you can help them and their furry friends. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us as the Humane Society of the High Plains explores different ways you can help them and their furry friends. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Great Books Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, July 18, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Readiness and Review, 3-5

Friday, July 18, 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.

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.

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

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Time

Friday, July 18, 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Reading at Humane Society of the High Plains

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Read to the animals at the Humane Society! Each time slot is a half hour. To avoid overwhelming the animals, the number of readers is limited, and registration is required.

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Read to the animals at the Humane Society! Each time slot is a half hour. To avoid overwhelming the animals, the number of readers is limited, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Board Games

Friday, July 18, 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. 

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, July 18, 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!  

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, July 21, 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.

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

Preschool Basics

Monday, July 21, 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. Click here to register.

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. Click here to register.

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

Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K

Monday, July 21, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Movie Monday

Monday, July 21, 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!

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

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!