This event is in the "Adult" group. May 23 2024 Thu Resin Wind Chimes 5:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. May 23 2024 Thu Resin Wind Chimes 5:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Back by popular demand, we will be making resin wind chimes! Due to the complexity and time commitment of these projects, participation will be limited to the first 24 participants, age 18+.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 24 2024 Fri Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 24 2024 Fri Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park 10:00am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 24 2024 Fri Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 24 2024 Fri Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 24 2024 Fri Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 24 2024 Fri Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 25 2024 Sat Bookmobile @ Downtown Hays Market 9:00am - 11:00am Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 25 2024 Sat Bookmobile @ Downtown Hays Market 9:00am - 11:00am 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.
May 26 2024 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing May 26 2024 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
May 27 2024 Mon Library Closed All Day Closing May 27 2024 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. May 28 2024 Tue Sleepy Storytime: Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. May 28 2024 Tue Sleepy Storytime: Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Ease into your day with this sleepy Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie or blankie if you wish. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2024 Tue STREAM Team: Squeegee Art - A Pirate's Life 10:30am - 11:00am Arts & Crafts, STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2024 Tue STREAM Team: Squeegee Art - A Pirate's Life 10:30am - 11:00am Arts & Crafts, STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library). 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! Come create art using a squeegee and create a pirate’s sea. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 28 2024 Tue Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 28 2024 Tue Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween 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 Friday. Please plan to attend each week.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 28 2024 Tue Make Your Own Treasure Maps 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 28 2024 Tue Make Your Own Treasure Maps 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Using rice and a pen, come create your own unique treasure map!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 28 2024 Tue Pirate Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 28 2024 Tue Pirate Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Join us for an hour of pirate activities while we watch everyone’s favorite pirate movie!
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 28 2024 Tue Self-Care: Skin Care with Hairware & Company - Esthetics by Darby 6:00pm - 7:00pm Demonstration, Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group. May 28 2024 Tue Self-Care: Skin Care with Hairware & Company - Esthetics by Darby 6:00pm - 7:00pm Demonstration, Presentation Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Demonstration, Presentation Event Details: Join HPL and Hairware & Company - Esthetics by Darby in learning about the how-tos of a good skin care routine.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 29 2024 Wed Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers 10:00am - 11:00am Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 29 2024 Wed Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers 10:00am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. May 29 2024 Wed Itty Bitty: That's Not My Pirate 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. May 29 2024 Wed Itty Bitty: That's Not My Pirate 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 29 2024 Wed STREAM Team: Walk the Plank Math STEM 10:30am - 11:00am STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 29 2024 Wed STREAM Team: Walk the Plank Math STEM 10:30am - 11:00am 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library). 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! Use basic math concepts to make your pirate walk the plank 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 29 2024 Wed Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. May 29 2024 Wed Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 29 2024 Wed Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 29 2024 Wed Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Gaming Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one! We has a PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, Wii, and Switch!
May 29 2024 Wed Playchella TOUR - Pride Puppetry Festival 4:00pm - 7:00pm May 29 2024 Wed Playchella TOUR - Pride Puppetry Festival 4:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting Playchella is produced by Brett Crandall Studios in collaboration with the LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas and Headcount to engage rural communities with the voting process by making voter resources available while pantomime-style puppet plays are perf
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 29 2024 Wed Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. May 29 2024 Wed Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 30 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am History This event is in the "Adult" group. May 30 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am History Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Kansas Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: History Join us each Thursday morning in the Kansas Room 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu STREAM Storytime: The Mermaid and the Pirate 10:00am - 11:00am STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu STREAM Storytime: The Mermaid and the Pirate 10:00am - 11:00am STEM, Storytime Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children 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. This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu STREAM Team: Pirate Party 10:30am - 11:00am STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu STREAM Team: Pirate Party 10:30am - 11:00am 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 Adventure Begins at Your Library). 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! Join us for pirate activities and crafts! 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 30 2024 Thu Theatre Read-Through 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. May 30 2024 Thu Theatre Read-Through 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Open Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm.
