This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Hot Chocolate & Frost Fest Parade Viewing 5:30pm - 6:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Hot Chocolate & Frost Fest Parade Viewing 5:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Get out of the cold and enjoy a cut of hot chocolate while watching the Frost parade. 5:30 pm: Hot Cocoa in the Lobby6:00 pm: Frost Fest parade
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Finals Study Night 5:00pm - 10:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Finals Study Night 5:00pm - 10:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Event Details: Want to study among books and others doing the same thing? Join HPL and FHSU Forsyth Library in a night of studying complete with fun study breaks and snacks.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon True Crime Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 9 2024 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 "Adult" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue How-To Series: Gift Wrapping 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue How-To Series: Gift Wrapping 6:00pm - 7:00pm Presentation Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join HPL and Chestnut Street Floral in learning how to wrap the perfect gift.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month.
Dec 11 2024 Wed HPL Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dec 11 2024 Wed HPL Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 11 2024 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. Dec 12 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Adult History This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am History Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Cookbook Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Cookbook Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group! This month, choose your own cookbook, or make your favorite recipe to share with the group!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Holiday Cookie and Recipe Swap 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Holiday Cookie and Recipe Swap 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Event Details: Bring in a few dozen of your favorite cookies with the recipe and swap those for other cookies! HPL will make copies of all recipes in attendance for participants.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Painting Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Painting Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library 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.
Dec 18 2024 Wed Ellis Breast Feeding Coalition 12:00pm - 1:30pm Dec 18 2024 Wed Ellis Breast Feeding Coalition 12:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Tutoring Room
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 18 2024 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 18 2024 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 Event Details: 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. This month, choose your own cozy mystery book and join us for a holiday party. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Adult History This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am History Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat World Language Club 11:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Cancelled This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Cancelled World Language Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: All Ages Join HPL for World Language Club, held on the third Saturday of the Month! Enjoy a variety of opportunities, including mini lessons, themed treats, and new languages!
Dec 24 2024 Tue Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
Dec 25 2024 Wed Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Adult History This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am History Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History
This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Fantasy Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Fantasy Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book. This month's selection is Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs. Digital versions available on Libby.
Dec 31 2024 Tue Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
Jan 1 2025 Wed Library Closed All Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Winter Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Winter 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 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.
