Week Calendar

Name: Fantasy Book Club
Start: 2024-11-25T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-25T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Hays Public Library

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Fantasy Book Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

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Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book.

This month's selection is Scythe by Neal Shusterman.

Puzzle Swap

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

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Finished your puzzle? Bring in your gently used puzzles and swap them for a new-to-you puzzle! Puzzles must have no missing pieces and be in good condition.

Snowman Craft

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Get in the holiday spirit with this cute craft!

Frost Fest

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Upper Level Commons Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

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

How-To Series: Gift Wrapping

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

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Join HPL and Chestnut Street Floral in learning how to wrap the perfect gift.

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month.

Cookbook Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Trish Davies Activity Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

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Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!

This month, choose your own cookbook, or make your favorite recipe to share with the group!

Holiday Cookie and Recipe Swap

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

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Bring in a few dozen of your favorite cookies with the recipe and swap those for other cookies! HPL will make copies of all recipes in attendance for participants.

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9 am			This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Itty Bitty 9:15am - 10:00am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. STREAM Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sleepy Storytime & Songs 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children 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.	Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers 10:00am - 11:00am Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Program Type: Bookmobile The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Itty Bitty 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Adult History This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. STREAM Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adult" group. Cookbook Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Early Active Reading 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth to Pre-K, Children Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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3 pm	Bookmobile @ Victoria Elementary School 3:00pm - 4:00pm Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Program Type: Bookmobile The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi.
4 pm	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday : The Hunger Games 4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Join us for a movie and snacks! This week's movie is The Hunger Games. Help us decide if the book or movie is better. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Movie Monday: Peter Pan 4:00pm - 5:30pm Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween Event Details: Join us for a movie and snacks! This week's movie is Peter Pan.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. DIY Rock Picture Holders 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create your very own unique picture holders with rocks and wire! It's a fun way to show off your favorite pictures. This event is in the "Children" group. Journal Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spend an hour decorating your own journal! We will have paint, markers, pens, stickers and more!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Promote dexterity and social skills while having fun playing age appropriate video games. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Children" group. Build a Rube Goldberg Machine 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children STEM This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: Make a complicated machine to do a simple task - inspired by the comics of Rube Goldberg. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Morse Code Bracelets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Have you ever studied morse code? Now is the perfect time to make your very own coded bracelets! Make them for yourself, for your family or for your friends.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. True Crime Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month. This month's book is "The Midnight Assassin: Panic, Scandal, and the Hunt for America's First Serial Killer" by Skip Hollandsworth.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adult Special Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Put your 4-person team together and head to the Paisley Pear for trivia with a new theme each month. This month's trivia will revisit the best questions from last year's trivia nights. Space is limited, so make reservations at the Paisley Pear.

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