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

Interactive 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

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: 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 "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 "Young Adult" group

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Young Adult
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Event Details:

Apply to be a volunteer to give back to your community and the library!

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

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K, Children
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
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

STEAMWorks

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tween, Young Adult
STEM
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: STEM

Steamworks is a program for homeschool children on the first Friday of each month that focuses on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
 

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 "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.

FOL Board Meeting

3:15pm–5:15pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Conference Room
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 Willy Wonka.

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

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
Event Details:

Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month.

The September book is Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by John Krakauer. 

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

Bath Bombs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to mix, mold, and customize your own colorful, fragrant bath bombs. All materials provided — just bring your creativity!

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

Fall Gnome

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
Event Details:

Make a fall-themed gnome out of paper, glue, and markers.

This event is in the "Adult" group

How-To Series: Meeting Makeovers

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Demonstration
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Demonstration
This event is in the "Adult" group

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Gaming
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gaming

Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month. 

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

Mario Kart Tournament

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Gaming
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!  We has a PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, Wii, and Switch! 


 

Race, drift, and battle for victory! Prizes, fun, and fierce competition await!

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

Interactive 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

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: 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.