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Hays Public Library
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

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
Event Details:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

This week, we are watching Despicable Me

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Holocaust Remembrance Film Showing

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
History
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Sleepy 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

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 "Young Adult" group.

Black Out Poetry

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Literary Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Literary Event
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Bottlecap Bugs

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
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

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.


 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Video 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

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.

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.  
 

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

STREAM Storytime with HPD

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

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 "Adult" group.

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
History
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

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. 
 


 

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Biscuit Storytime with Hays Vet Clinic at the Rainbow Stage

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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 "Young Adult" group.

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.


 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

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!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Spring Art Walk

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

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.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

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
Event Details:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

This week, we are watching Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fantasy Book Club

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

Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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