Upcoming Events

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 Fox and Hound.

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!

PEO Group Meeting

5:30pm–7:45pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery

Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired

20 extra chairs along back row

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.

Lunch & Learn Session

11:30am–12:30pm

Adult

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Magnetic Love Bugs

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:

Create a holiday magnet out of a clothespin.

Squeegee Art

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:

Go with the flow, let the colors run wild one swipe at a time.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5.

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.

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.

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!

DIY Stained Glass Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us in crafting your own unique take on stain glass.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 Gnomeo and Juliet.

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!

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.

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.

DIY Sugar Scrub

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:

Make a sugar scrub part of your everything shower or gift it to a friend!

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