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Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book is Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites: A Cookbook by Deb Perelman. eBook available on Libby.

Heritage scrapebooking

Heritage Scrapbooking

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Heritage scrapbooking is the perfect place to showcase and protect your precious family photos, heirlooms, and memories.

Valentine

Father Valentine and the 8 Parishes

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

In 1876, Father Valentine Sommereisen, a German-speaking priest from France, arrived in Hays just as waves of Volga-German immigrants were settling in the region.

Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Summer Chess Tournament is for ages 17 and younger. Preregistration is requested.

July Fantasy

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book is Wicked by Gregory Maguire. 

July Suncatcher

DIY Suncatchers

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own beautiful sun catcher! Enjoy a night to express your creativity. 

Dance

Lessons in Dance: Hip Hop

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Demonstration
Event Details:

Learn some new moves!

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Video Games

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Gaming
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!  

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Library Closed for Christmas

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Library Closed

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