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Featured Events

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

July's theme is Birth of a Nation. 

Contact the Paisley Pear to reserve a table.

Sunflower Speech

Storytime w/ Sunflower Speech

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Painting Class

Painting Class

Tuesday, July 15, 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
Snake Day

STREAM Team - Snake Day!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: STEM
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The Sternberg Museum is hosting Snake Day! Join us to meet a few new slithering friends. 

Jetpack Jason

Jetpack Jason

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Performance
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Special guest Jetpack Jason will be here for an interactive demonstration. 

July Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
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This Month's book is Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott. 

Dance

Lessons in Dance: Hip Hop

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Demonstration
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Learn some new moves!

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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.

Blind Date with a Banned Book

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Literary Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Join us for a blind date-with a book!  Pick a mystery book wrapped in paper and tagged with a few clues, sit in our community commons with snacks and drinks, and enjoy a new book!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Itty Bitty

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

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.

Board 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

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.


 

Mario Kart Tournament

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
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! 


 

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.  
 

Interactive Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
STEM, Storytime
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: STEM, Storytime

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.

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.
 


 

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
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. 
 


 

Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adult
Gaming
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join the quest, roll the dice, and shape your destiny in an epic adventure!

How-To Series: Panel Discussion on Avoiding Media Manipulation & Misinformation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event

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.

Board Games

4:00pm–5:00pm
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

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!  

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.

FOL Board Meeting

3:15pm–5:15pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Conference Room

Movie Monday

4:00pm–5:30pm
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween
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Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

This week, we are watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Movie Monday

4:00pm–5:30pm
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

True Crime Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Book Club
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month.

Paw Patrol Storytime

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
Event Details:

Ease into your day with this sleepy Storytime focusing on Paw Patrol. 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.

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.

Teens in the Kitchen: Graveyard Dirt Cups

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

Ghosts and graveyards, but edible? Come in to make your own edible mini-graveyard!

Virtual Exploration: London 1888 (Jack the Ripper)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
History, Literary Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History, Literary Event