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Chess Tournament

10:00am–2:30pm
Children, Tween, Young Adult
Gaming, Special Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Summer Chess Tournament is for ages 17 and younger. Preregistration is requested.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Challenge Ending Party

9:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the Hays Public Library Summer Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chamber Catch-Up

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Please join the Chamber in Hays for a Catching Up with Cottonwood Extension District Hays to talk about World Breastfeeding Week and Month. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Threads

2:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Donate new or gently used clothing from July 7-August 7. The donations will be made available for free on August 8 and 9. This event is organized by the Teen Advisory Board.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Threads

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Donate new or gently used clothing from July 7-August 7. The donations will be made available for free on August 8 and 9. This event is organized by the Teen Advisory Board.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Teen Advisory Board Bake Sale

11:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fall Art Walk/Forrest McCurren Performance

6:30pm–8:30pm
All Ages
Performance, Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Forrest McCurren will provide entertainment during the Fall Art Walk. His music embodies Folk and Americana styles.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hays Public Library
Branches:
Hays Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group

KS Children's Discovery Center Mobile Museum

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
This event is in the "Adult" group

Humanities Kansas Presentation "Flour Power"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

During the Mexican Revolution, many immigrants made their way to Kansas to raise their families in the railroad, agricultural, industrial, and hospitality industries.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Film Screening - "Free for All: The Public Library"

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Outside the Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Thanksgiving at the Library

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Room: Schmidt Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hays Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Frost Fest

9:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Hot Chocolate & Frost Fest Parade Viewing

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Hays Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get out of the cold and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while watching the Frost Fest Parade.  

  • 5:30 pm: Hot Cocoa
  • 6:00 pm: Frost Fest parade

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hays Public Library
Branches:
Hays Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hays Public Library