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trivia

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

April's theme is Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Contact the Paisley Pear to reserve a table. 

cozy mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Kansas Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
poetry contest

26th Annual Poetry Contest

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 26th 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 Please bring 4 copies of an original unpublished poem.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?

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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.
 


 

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. 
 


 

Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adult
Gaming
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join the quest, roll the dice, and shape your destiny in an epic adventure!

Science Book Club

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

Bring the book to life! Each month, an expert from FHSU will use artifacts from the museum or information from their research to reveal science and history that connect to this month's book. 

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
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

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!  

Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The regional competition of the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest returns to the Hays Public Library. 


The public is encouraged to attend!

Page to Picture Book Club - Wicked

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Book Club
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Gaming
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gaming

Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.

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.  
 

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.
 


 

Artist Exhibit Tear Down

10:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery
Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired - Please be specific. Vague responses may cause requests to be denied.

Tear down artwork from Western Painters Society exhibit.

Great Books Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Book Club
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hays Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hays Public Library

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.  
 

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.
 


 

Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

All Day
All Ages
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages

Davidious the Dinosaur

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Unearth Your Story: Volunteers from the audience join the Mad Scientist on a fossil hunt and find bones that belong to Davidious the Dinosaur, T-Rex. Witness an underwater volcano, mini explosions and the roars of years past!

Sternberg Museum

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get ready to dig up some fun with the Sternberg Museum! We're featuring hands-on activity stations. Be one of the first 150 explorers to arrive and grab a cool goodie bag!

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.

STREAM: Sternberg

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Tween
Presentation, STEM
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Presentation, STEM
Event Details:

Learn about fossils and do an activity with Sternberg Museum. 

Canopy Coloring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Retreat under a canopy and listen to the sound of the jungle as you color your favorite dinosaur.