This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 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. Jul 16 2025 Wed Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders happen behind the scenes, and so do any steamy scenes. We read either a stand alone title, or the first in a series, so you can explore more on your own. This Book Club has been offered at HPL for over 10 years, and we welcome you to join this fun-loving, mystery-solving group! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. 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 17 2025 Thu Interactive Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Interactive Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Adult History This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 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 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. Jul 17 2025 Thu 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 17 2025 Thu 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. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Social Hour 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Tween This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Social Hour 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Young Adult
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu How-To: Foster & Volunteer with Humane Society of the High Plains 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu How-To: Foster & Volunteer with Humane Society of the High Plains 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Adult
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Great Books Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Great Books Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 18 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 18 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 18 2025 Fri Readiness and Review, 3-5 11:00am - 12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 18 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 18 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 18 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Reading at Humane Society of the High Plains 1:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Reading at Humane Society of the High Plains 1:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: All Ages
This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 18 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 18 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 18 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 21 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 21 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 21 2025 Mon Preschool Basics 10:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jul 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Jul 21 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 21 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 21 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 Heritage week, join us for Movie Monday featuring Meet the Robinsons!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Chess Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Gaming This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Chess Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Gaming Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gaming Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.
