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Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month, no book; instead, bring in a favorite summer recipe to share with the group. 

Painting Class

Painting Class

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Murder Mystery

Murder Mystery Dinner

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Can you solve the murder mystery? Join us for dinner and intrigue while testing your investigative skills. The theme for this murder mystery will be based on a baking competition. Limited to the first 30. 
 

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Kansas Room Koffee Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
History
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 Team

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K, Children
STEM
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!

It's Color Our Cuisine week! Make a pudding parfait with toppings of your choice!

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.

Social Hour

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tween
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!

Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #1

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Chess Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Gaming
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. 
 


 

Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #2

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #3

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult

Murder Mystery Dinner

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Can you solve the murder mystery? Join us for dinner and intrigue while testing your investigative skills. The theme for this murder mystery will be based on a baking competition. Limited to the first 30. 
 

Great Books Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Book Club
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.

Bookmobile @ Rainbow Stage @ ARC Park

10:00am–10:45am
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K, Children
Storytime
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.

Readiness and Review, 3-5

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tween
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. 

Board Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
Young Adult
Gaming
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
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!  

Summer Art Walk

6:30pm–9:30pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event

Bookmobile @ Downtown Hays Market

9:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

The Downtown Hays Market is at the pavilion located at 10th and Main. 

Bookmobile @ Victoria City Park/Pool

11:30am–12:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Puzzle Competition

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Gaming
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all puzzlers! Come to the Hays Public Library for a puzzle competition. Each team can consist of 5 puzzlers and light refreshments will be provided.  One team member should register for their whole team.

Early Active Reading

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
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

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
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.

Bookmobile @ Massey Park

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K

1:00pm–2:00pm
Birth to Pre-K
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.