This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 2025 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 "Children" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Readiness and Review, 3-5 11:00am - 12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Readiness and Review, 3-5 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Tween This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Time 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 11 2025 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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 11 2025 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Early Active Reading 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Early Active Reading 10:00am - 10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Preschool Basics 10:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Preschool Basics 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K 1:00pm - 2:00pm Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Readiness & Review - Pre-K-K 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween Event Details: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! In celebration of Color Our Critters, join us for Movie Monday featuring Monsters Inc.!
Jul 14 2025 Mon FOL Board Meeting 3:15pm - 5:15pm Jul 14 2025 Mon FOL Board Meeting 3:15pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Conference Room
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon True Crime Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon True Crime Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Sleepy Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Sleepy Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Jul 15 2025 Tue STREAM Team 10:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue STREAM Team 10:30am - 11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM 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! 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. Jul 15 2025 Tue Readiness and Review, K-2 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Readiness and Review, K-2 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children Event Details: This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second 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. An adult
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Crafternoon: Popsicle Dragonflies 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Crafternoon: Popsicle Dragonflies 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for Color Our Critters by making a dragonfly from popsicle sticks! Take it a step further and add a magnet!
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue DIY Dog Toys 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue DIY Dog Toys 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Make your own dog toys that you can either take home to your furry friends, or donate to the animal shelter.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Painting Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Painting Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Itty Bitty 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Itty Bitty 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Jul 16 2025 Wed STREAM Team 10:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed STREAM Team 10:30am - 11:00am STEM Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM 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! 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. Jul 16 2025 Wed Storytime 1:00pm - 1:30pm Birth to Pre-K, Children Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Storytime 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: A family friendly Storytime aligned with the Summer Reading weekly theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Upper Level Commons Area 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Jetpack Jason 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween Performance This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Jetpack Jason 2:00pm - 3:00pm Performance Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Performance
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Library Grounds 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Library Grounds 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Adult Event Details: Interested in plants, gardening and nature? Library Grounds is the perfect place to connect with fellow plant lovers! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, come and learn, swap stories, and share tips.
