This event is in the "Adult" group Virtual Discussion with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adult Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Virtual Discussion with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch 1:00pm–2:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adult You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn 6:00pm–7:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?
This event is in the "Adult" group America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adult Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 24 2026 Tue America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter 1:00pm–2:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.
This event is in the "Adult" group Authors Tim Bascom & Ruth Maus Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adult Ruth Maus is an award-winning, internationally published poet & author. Her debut novel, Lunacy and Acts of God, was published in 2025. https://ruthmaus.com/gallery/ View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Authors Tim Bascom & Ruth Maus 6:00pm–7:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Ruth Maus is an award-winning, internationally published poet & author. Her debut novel, Lunacy and Acts of God, was published in 2025. https://ruthmaus.com/gallery/
This event is in the "Adult" group Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adult Join us for a virtual discussion with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal about "On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts." https://libraryc.org/hayslibrary/145707 View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal 1:00pm–2:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for a virtual discussion with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal about "On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts." https://libraryc.org/hayslibrary/145707
Library Closed at Noon Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm Hays Public Library Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed at Noon 12:00pm–6:00pm Branches: Hays Public Library
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This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Author Marc Tyler Nobleman Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Defying 70 years of odds, award-winning author Marc Tyler Nobleman launched an unprecedented, obsessive crusade to correct the unjust credit line of a $30 billion character: Batman. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Author Marc Tyler Nobleman 9:00am–10:00am Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Defying 70 years of odds, award-winning author Marc Tyler Nobleman launched an unprecedented, obsessive crusade to correct the unjust credit line of a $30 billion character: Batman.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Author Marc Tyler Nobleman Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: All Ages Defying 70 years of odds, award-winning author Marc Tyler Nobleman launched an unprecedented, obsessive crusade to correct the unjust credit line of a $30 billion character: Batman. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Author Marc Tyler Nobleman 6:00pm–7:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Defying 70 years of odds, award-winning author Marc Tyler Nobleman launched an unprecedented, obsessive crusade to correct the unjust credit line of a $30 billion character: Batman.
This event is in the "Adult" group Author Talk: Brad Taylor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual at Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adult Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Author Talk: Brad Taylor 6:00pm–7:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
This event is in the "Adult" group Author Talk: Jason Reynolds Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Hays Public Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adult Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Author Talk: Jason Reynolds 6:00pm–7:00pm Author Event Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
