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Chris Schmidt

Chris Schmidt Photography Display Opening

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Winter Art Walk will serve as the opening for the exhibit of Chris Schmidt's photography. ​Through this exhibit, Chris invites you to look closer at the place we call home.

Frost Fest

Frost Fest

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Upper Level Commons Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the library for fun with Santa in the morning and crafts in the afternoon! All activities are free.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Christmas Cabaret

Max Haverfield's Christmas Cabaret

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy a night of timeless holiday classics performed by Max Haverfield. 

Jammin Randy

Jammin' Randy Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a Christmas concert from award-winning children's musician Jammin' Randy. 

Dec. Cookbook

Cookbook Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month you are invited to choose your own Cozy Mystery and enjoy the holiday party. 

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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.

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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.

Storytime w/ HPD

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.