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July Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This Month's book is Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott. 

Humane Society

How-To: Foster & Volunteer with Humane Society of the High Plains

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us as the Humane Society of the High Plains explores different ways you can help them and their furry friends. 

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.

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.

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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Pencil Topper Monsters

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make pipe cleaner friends for your pencil tops!

Tiger Pride T-Shirts & Totes

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Mad Hatter Hats

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Mad Hatter Day by making your own crazy hat!

Spooky String Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use nails and string to create a spooky skull design on a piece of wood.

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Paper Pumpkins

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get into the festive spirit by making paper pumpkins.

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Pasta Snakes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's National Reptile Awareness Day and we are celebrating by making pasta snakes.

Painting Class

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher!  Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Stick Turkey

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for Thanksgiving by making popsicle stick turkeys.

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Potholder Weaving

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in and make a potholder to adorn your Thanksgiving table!

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Snowflake Mobile

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own snowflakes and arrange them on a hoop to make a winter wonderland in the library!

Thankful Pumpkin Pie

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using paper plates, we will make a pie that shows what we are thankful for.

Painting Class

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher!  Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

Crafter's Social Hour

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
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.  
 

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Closing
Branches:
Hays Public Library