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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 "Adult" group.

Poet-Tree Opening Reception & Mic night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Literary Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Join HPL and FHSU Forsyth library in kicking off our Poetry Week! Stop in to write a poem, enjoy some refreshments, and an open mic.

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

STREAM 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

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 "Adult" group.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
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 "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Children's Day Storytime w/ Golden Belt Bank

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
Event Details:

Celebrate Children's Day with this special Storytime sponsored by Golden Belt Bank! The bank has purchased 50 books to give away.

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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

25th Annual Poetry Contest

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Literary Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Come join us for the Hays Public Library 25th Annual Poetry Contest! It's open to ages 16 and up. Please bring 4 copies of an original unpublished poem. Don't feel like competing, but still want to partake in the poetry?

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

Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @ ARC Park

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

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

Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween

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.

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.

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

Bunny Spools

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 "Young Adult" group.

Peeps Catapults

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 

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.