Week Calendar

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

Featured Events

True Crime Book Club

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

View Details

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.

How-To Series: Renter Friendly Home Repairs

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

View Details

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

Event Details:

Join HPL and FHSU Forsyth Library and MakerSpace in showing some renter friendly home repairs and how-tos! Questions encouraged.

Cookbook Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

View Details

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Trish Davies Activity Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

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

This month's selections are Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over and Baking All Year Round: Holidays & Special Occasions.

Smokey Bear Birthday Celebration

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

View Details

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

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.

World Language Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

View Details

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: All Ages

Join HPL for World Language Club, held on the third Saturday of the Month! Enjoy a variety of opportunities, including mini lessons, themed treats, and new languages!

Life-Size Candy Land

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

View Details

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

It's Candyland, but life-sized! Bring your friends or family, and see the sights of Candyland, while trying to reach the Castle first! Can't make it to the event? Not a problem!

Chess Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

View Details

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

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

Painting Class

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

View Details

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher! Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

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

Filters

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Mon (2/12)	Tue (2/13)	Wed (2/14)	Thu (2/15)	Fri (2/16)	Sat (2/17)
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 with KSU Extension : Dental and Heart Health 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 : Good Night, Sleep Tight and Goodnight Moon 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.	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 with HPD 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. Family Storytime with the Hays Kiwanis Club 10:00am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children Special Event, 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: Special Event, Storytime Event Details: Join the Kiwanis Club of Hays in celebration of Random Acts of Kindness on February 17th. Hays Kiwanis Club members will share stories focused on kindness followed by an activity and treats! 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Early Active Reading : The Letter H 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. World Language Club 11:00am - 12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: All Ages Join HPL for World Language Club, held on the third Saturday of the Month! Enjoy a variety of opportunities, including mini lessons, themed treats, and new languages!
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. STEAMWorks 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Young Adult STEM This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Young Adult Program Type: STEM Event Details: STEAMWorks is a program for homeschool children on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month that focuses on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday : Cars 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 Cars. 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 : The BFG 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 The BFG.	This event is in the "Children" group. Mardi Gras Masks 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: Come design, embellish, and wear your very own mardi gras creation. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating 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 Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Decorate Valentine's day cookies to keep for yourself or give to loved one! There will be cookies, frosting and sprinkles for you to use.	This event is in the "Children" group. Valentine's Day Frames Craft 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 frame! We will have paint, markers, pens, stickers and more! 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 "Adult" group. Bingo 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adult Gaming 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: Gaming Enjoy several rounds of bingo with prizes and snacks! Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Board 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 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 "Young Adult" group. Friendship 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: What better way to show friendship than a bracelet? Spend an hour making bracelets to give to your closest 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. Murder Mystery Dinner 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adult 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 Event Details: A murder mystery party is a themed event where attendees work together to solve a fictitious murder that occurs during the party. Basically, a live-action version of Clue! Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Tasting Date Night 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult Literary 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: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Literary Event Event Details: Spend the night of love at your library! This event is the perfect date night for book lovers; enjoy lovely snacks while sampling different genres, share opinions, and -- hopefully -- find something new to love. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age. 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.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. D&D Club 5:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Beginners and experienced players are welcome! Come participate in the exciting world of Dungeons and Dragons.
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 "Ghosts of the Orphanage: A Story of Mysterious Deaths, a Conspiracy of Silence, and a Search for Justice" by Christine Kennelly.	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. Theme: 90s Trivia Space is limited, so make reservations at the Paisley Pear.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Musical Performance by Kelly Hunt 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages Performance This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: The Hays Public Library presents an evening of story and song with Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Kelly Hunt.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Primary tabs

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only