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Fishing at Frontier Park

9:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: All Ages

Kansas Room Koffee Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
History
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History

Join us each Thursday morning in the Kansas Room 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.
 


 

STREAM Storytime: Millie the Octopus Learns to Hula Dance - Story and Hula Lesson

10:00am - 11:00am
STEM, Storytime
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
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.

STREAM Team: Island Fun

10:30am - 11:00am
STEM
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity.

No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome!

Join us for games and activities with an island flair.
 

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.

Theatre Practice

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm.

All Ages Bingo

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gaming
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming

Join us for a few rounds of Bingo and a snack! 


 

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Young Adult
Event Details:

Come see what the Teen Advisory Board is all about! The Teen Advisory Board helps make decisions, raise funds and also work on community projects for the library.

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Board Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.


 

Video Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!  

Resin Wind Chimes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, we will be making resin wind chimes!  Due to the complexity and time commitment of these projects, participation will be limited to the first 24 participants, age 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Early Active Reading: Ff is for Father

10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
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.

Readiness and Review, K-2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students. An adult

Movie Monday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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's movie is The Backyardigans.

Movie Monday

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Event Details:

Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!

This week's movie is Alice in Wonderland.   

True Crime Book Club

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

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

Sleepy Storytime: Nighttime Stories

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

STREAM Team: Backyard Garden with Jeremy Gill

10:30am - 11:00am
STEM
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity.

No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome!

Come learn about gardening in pots, and even inside gardening from Master Gardener Jeremy Gill.

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.

Readiness and Review, 3-5

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth grade in August.  This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months.  This session will be limited to 14 students.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween

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 Friday. Please plan to attend each week. 
 


 

Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing hour of yoga, open to both children and YA.