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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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Downtown Hays Market 9:00am - 11:00am 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 Room: Outside the Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. The Downtown Hays Market is at the pavilion located at 10th and Main.
10 am	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Early Active Reading: Tt is for Tumbleweed 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 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. 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. Sleepy Storytime: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves 10:00am - 11:00am 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 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. This event is in the "Children" group. STREAM Team: Make Your Own Bird Feeders 10:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM 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: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity. No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! Learn about birds and how they feed as you make your own bird feeder. 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 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. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Children" group. STREAM TEAM: Clouds in a Jar 10:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM 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: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity. No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! Learn about how clouds are formed as you make your own cloud, in a jar. 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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Wyndam Place 10:30am - 11:30am 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 Room: Outside the 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 "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: Composting with PBS 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. STREAM Team: Makers Van 10:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM 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: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity. No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! This Maker Van's activity is still being decided, please check back later! 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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Rainbow Stage @ ARC Park 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Room: Outside the 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. Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park 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: Outside the Library Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Personal Journeys Workshop 10:30am - 1:30pm 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: Immerse yourself in this highly interactive and unique blending of Euro-Western and Indigenous processes of self-discovery where bridges are built between cultural divides.
11 am	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Hays Aquatic Park 11:30am - 12:30pm 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 Room: Outside the 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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Hays Senior Center 11:30am - 1:00pm 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 Room: Outside the 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.
12 pm			Reservation Ellis Breast Feeding Coalition 12:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Tutoring Room
1 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Readiness and Review, K-2 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children 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 Event Details: This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students. An adult	This event is in the "Children" group. Readiness and Review, 3-5 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children 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 Event Details: This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Theatre Practice 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult At Capacity Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. At Capacity 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, Young Adult Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cancelled Theatre Practice 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult At Capacity Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cancelled At Capacity 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, Young Adult Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Registration Required: 14 spots available for ages 9-18. This program will meet twice a week (on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-2pm) beginning May 30th and ending on July 11th with a performance on 7/11 at 6pm. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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.
2 pm	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 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! This week's movie is Meet the Robinsons. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! This week's movie is Jungle Cruise.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween 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 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Giant Board Game Hour 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult Gaming 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 Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for an hour of giant board games!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "Adult" group. Community Classroom: Enjoy Fitness at Any Age 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "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. Fair Craft: Stepping Stones 2:00pm - 3:00pm Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult Arts & Crafts 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 Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a stepping stone for the Ellis County fair! This event is for children and teens.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Board Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. This event is in the "Tween" group. Video Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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!
3 pm			Reservation HPL Board Meeting 3:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting Will likely move Board Meeting from June 12 to June 19.
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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. Reservation Sunflower Audubon meeting and guest speaker 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Kansas Room Purpose of Meeting General membership meeting with guest speaker, Dr. Medhavi Ambardar from the Biology Dept at FHSU doing a presentation on the effect on bird populations from collisions with windows and remedies.	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 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Native Bee Pollinators 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 Event Details: Learn about the diversity of native bees and their importance to our environment. This event is in the "Adult" group. Chess Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 Community Commons Age Group: Adult Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Painting Class 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 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders happen behind the scenes, and so do any steamy scenes. We read either a stand alone title, or the first in a series, so you can explore more on your own. This Book Club has been offered at HPL for over 10 years, and we welcome you to join this fun-loving, mystery-solving group! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. This month's book is Murder on Mustang Beach by Alicia Bessette. Digital versions are available on Libby.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Lessons in Dance: Ballroom 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Demonstration 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: Demonstration Event Details: Join us in learning some new moves this summer! This session will focus on ballroom dancing. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothes to move in.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. AmeriCosmos by Matt Venuti 6:30pm - 9:30pm 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: Matt Venuti is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter and visual artist best known for his performances and compositions with rare and expressive accoustic and electronic intstruments that we was among the first to share with the This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Art Walk 6:30pm - 9:30pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance

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