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 "Birth to Pre-K" group Interactive Storytime w/ FHSU Music Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM, Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Interactive Storytime: No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Interactive Storytime w/ FHSU Music 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 No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 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 Storytime w/ Golden Belt Bank Friday, April 10, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Storytime w/ Golden Belt Bank 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group Interactive Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM, Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Interactive Storytime: No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Interactive 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 No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 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 Interactive Storytime Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM, Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Interactive Storytime: No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Interactive 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 No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 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 Storytime w/ HPD Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children’s Storytime Room at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM, Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Interactive Storytime: No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Storytime w/ HPD 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 No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 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 "All Ages" group KScience Festival Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Schmidt Community Commons at Hays Public Library Program Type: Special Event, STEM Age Group: All Ages Gather your family and friends and come to Downtown Hays for the Hays Kansas Science Festival! Participate in science technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 3 2026 Sun KScience Festival 11:00am–3:00pm Special Event, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event, STEM Event Details: Gather your family and friends and come to Downtown Hays for the Hays Kansas Science Festival! Participate in science technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities.
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This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Sternberg Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation, STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Learn about fossils and do an activity with Sternberg Museum. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 2 2026 Tue STREAM: Sternberg 10:30am–11:00am Presentation, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Presentation, STEM Event Details: Learn about fossils and do an activity with Sternberg Museum.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: HAC Art Around the World Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Explore cultural traditions, folk art, and storytelling from around the world in this creative, hands-on class! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 3 2026 Wed STREAM: HAC Art Around the World 10:30am–12:00pm STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: Explore cultural traditions, folk art, and storytelling from around the world in this creative, hands-on class!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Use a fidget spinner to answer writing prompts to build a creative story. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 4 2026 Thu STREAM 10:30am–11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: Use a fidget spinner to answer writing prompts to build a creative story.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Sternberg Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation, STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Learn about Trilobites with Sternberg Museum and make a craft to take home! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 9 2026 Tue STREAM: Sternberg 10:30am–11:00am Presentation, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Presentation, STEM Event Details: Learn about Trilobites with Sternberg Museum and make a craft to take home!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Pumpkin Planting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Learn how to plant pumpkins that you can either take home or donate to the library! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 10 2026 Wed STREAM: Pumpkin Planting 10:30am–11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: Learn how to plant pumpkins that you can either take home or donate to the library!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Get creative with every day different items to create a 3D garden. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 11 2026 Thu STREAM 10:30am–11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: Get creative with every day different items to create a 3D garden.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Sternberg Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation, STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Learn the difference between cartilaginous fish and bony fish, then do an activity involving shark teeth with Sternberg Museum! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 16 2026 Tue STREAM: Sternberg 10:30am–11:00am Presentation, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Presentation, STEM Event Details: Learn the difference between cartilaginous fish and bony fish, then do an activity involving shark teeth with Sternberg Museum!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 17 2026 Wed STREAM: KDWP 10:30am–11:00am STEM 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!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 18 2026 Thu STREAM 10:30am–11:00am STEM 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!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Sternberg Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation, STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Join Sternberg Museum for a presentation on amphibians. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 23 2026 Tue STREAM: Sternberg 10:30am–11:00am Presentation, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Presentation, STEM Event Details: Join Sternberg Museum for a presentation on amphibians.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Ellis County Historical Society Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Dig into archaeology week by doing a craft with Ellis County Historical Society! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 24 2026 Wed STREAM: Ellis County Historical Society 10:30am–11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: Dig into archaeology week by doing a craft with Ellis County Historical Society!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: NCRS Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween An archaeologist from NCRS will present animal bones and historical items. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 25 2026 Thu STREAM: NCRS 10:30am–11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: An archaeologist from NCRS will present animal bones and historical items.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Sternberg Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: Presentation, STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Mosasaur and Plesiosaur: After you finish learning the difference between these aquatic giants, create an origami Plesiosaur with Sternberg Museum! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 30 2026 Tue STREAM: Sternberg 10:30am–11:00am Presentation, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Presentation, STEM Event Details: Mosasaur and Plesiosaur: After you finish learning the difference between these aquatic giants, create an origami Plesiosaur with Sternberg Museum!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group STREAM: Fort Hays Historic Site Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Schmidt Gallery at Hays Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Children, Tween Join us as Fort Hays Historic Site gives a presentation on the American Bison! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Jul 1 2026 Wed STREAM: Fort Hays Historic Site 10:30am–11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us as Fort Hays Historic Site gives a presentation on the American Bison!
