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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

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True Crime Book Club

Monday, November 11, 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

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

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

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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

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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'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

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

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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

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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

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

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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

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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

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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.

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

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All Day	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Book Mania Tournament Week 1 All Day 2/26 - 3/3 Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult Literary Event, Special Event This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" 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 Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Literary Event, Special Event Event Details: Book Mania reading tournament for youth begins. This tournament encourages youth to read a variety of books that match their reading level. Bracket play is from February 26th - April 1st. Brackets do not have to be completed in order.	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Book Mania Tournament Week 2 All Day 3/4 - 3/10 Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult Literary Event, Special Event This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" 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 Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Literary Event, Special Event Event Details: It's week 2 of the Book Mania reading tournament! Read books, vote on your favorites, win prizes! Visit the children's department to get your reading brackets and booklist.
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 : Spring Stories and Crafts 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 : Wake Up, Farm 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Barbie Storytime Party 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 "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 "Adult" group. Managing Diabetes: Taking Control of Your Numbers 10:30am - 11:30am Adult Presentation 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: Presentation Event Details: Did holidays skyrocket your sugar levels? Or just want to take back control of your numbers? Join HPL and a certified Diabetes educator in learning how you can get back on track. Reservation Managing Diabetes 10:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Conference Room
11 am						This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Early Active Reading : The Letter F 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		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Victoria Elementary School 3:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile 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 Age Group: All Ages 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Barbie Storytime Party 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 Event Details: Come celebrate Barbie's birthday and explore some of the careers that she has had over the years! Enjoy stories, activities, and refreshments!
4 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday: Elemental 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: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! Today's movie is Elemental. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Movie Monday: Lorax 4:00pm - 5:30pm Birth to Pre-K, Children 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 Event Details: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! Today we are watching The Lorax.	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. Jenga Block Art 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: Come decorate a Jenga block so the Young Adult Department will have it's very own Jenga block set for the teens and made by the teens!	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. 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 Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. All Ages Bingo 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: All Ages Join us for a few rounds of Bingo and a snack!	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 "Young Adult" group. Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Come see what the Teen Advisory Board is all about! The Teen Advisory Board helps make decisions, raise funds and also work on community projects for the library.	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. DIY Bookbinding 6:00pm - 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 Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come in and try your hand at creating your own books. All materials needed for this DIY bookbinding event will be provided. 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. Adulting 101 : Laundry 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Presentation 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: Presentation Need an adult-ier adult? Become one yourself! Adulting 101 discussing tips, tricks, and how-to’s of specific parts of life.

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