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Underwater Sensory Bottle

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Create a sensory bottle with a prehistoric ocean theme!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a sensory bottle with a prehistoric ocean theme!

Painting Class

Painting Class

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 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.

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.

Itty Bitty Book Buddies

Itty Bitty

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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.

STREAM: KDWP

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will teach you about the wetlands and pterosaurs in Kansas!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will teach you about the wetlands and pterosaurs in Kansas!

Readiness and Review, K-2

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

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

TAB Time

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Young Adult

Join our 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
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

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

HPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired - Please be specific. Vague responses may cause requests to be denied.:

Hays Public Library Board of Directors monthly meeting. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery
Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired - Please be specific. Vague responses may cause requests to be denied.

Hays Public Library Board of Directors monthly meeting. 

Crafter's Social Hour

Crafter's Social Hour

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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.  
 

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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...

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas 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.

Paws

Paws & Claws Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Join us for a tail-wagging good time as local veterinarians visit for a special Storytime. 

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a tail-wagging good time as local veterinarians visit for a special 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, June 18, 2026 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.
 


 

STREAM

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Ice Excavation: Be your own arctic explorer by digging out frozen finds from ice!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Ice Excavation: Be your own arctic explorer by digging out frozen finds from ice!

Readiness and Review, 3-5

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Chess

Chess Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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. 
 


 

TAB

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Trish Davies Activity Room at Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Young Adult

Apply to be a volunteer to give back to your community and the library!

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

Apply to be a volunteer to give back to your community and the library!

Great Books

Great Books Book Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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.

Donuts with Dad

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside the Library at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
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...

Donuts with Dad! This heartwarming morning is all about spending quality time together, sharing stories, laughter, and of course - delicious donuts!

Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Donuts with Dad! This heartwarming morning is all about spending quality time together, sharing stories, laughter, and of course - delicious donuts!

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.

HAC Summer Makers Workshop (Ages 6-11)

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Students will have fun with a variety of great summer themed arts & craft projects using wood, paper, & recycled materials. Watercolor, collage, printmaking, crafts and more will provide participants with some summer fun & creativity.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will have fun with a variety of great summer themed arts & craft projects using wood, paper, & recycled materials. Watercolor, collage, printmaking, crafts and more will provide participants with some summer fun & creativity.

Board Games

Board Games

Friday, June 19, 2026 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.


 

Video Games

Video Games

Friday, June 19, 2026 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!  

Summer Art Walk

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event

HAC Beads & Bangles (Ages 5-8)

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Children

Fun with simple jewelry projects. Participants will make beaded bracelets & necklaces, create from unexpected items, make beaded key chains, & more! Register for this session by June 19th.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun with simple jewelry projects. Participants will make beaded bracelets & necklaces, create from unexpected items, make beaded key chains, & more! Register for this session by June 19th.

Early Active Reading

Early Active Reading

Monday, June 22, 2026 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.

Preschool Basics

Preschool Basics

Monday, June 22, 2026 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.

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.