This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 9 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Poet-Tree Opening Reception & Mic night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Literary Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Poet-Tree Opening Reception & Mic night 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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. Apr 10 2025 Thu STREAM Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu STREAM 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Adult History This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 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 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. Apr 10 2025 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Apr 10 2025 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Children's Day Storytime w/ Golden Belt Bank 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Children's Day Storytime w/ Golden Belt Bank 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Apr 11 2025 Fri Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Apr 11 2025 Fri Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri 25th Annual Poetry Contest 6:00pm - 8:00pm Young Adult, Adult Literary Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri 25th Annual Poetry Contest 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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. Apr 14 2025 Mon Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K Special Event This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny 10:00am - 11:00am 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.
Apr 14 2025 Mon FOL Board Meeting 3:15pm - 5:15pm Apr 14 2025 Mon FOL Board Meeting 3:15pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Conference Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Bookmobile @ ARC Park 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Bookmobile @ ARC Park 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Apr 14 2025 Mon Movie Monday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Movie Monday 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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. Apr 14 2025 Mon Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. Apr 14 2025 Mon Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. Apr 14 2025 Mon True Crime Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Sleepy Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Bunny Spools 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Bunny Spools 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Peeps Catapults 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts, STEM This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Peeps Catapults 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Painting Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 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. Apr 16 2025 Wed Itty Bitty 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Apr 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers 10:00am - 11:00am 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. Apr 16 2025 Wed Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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.
