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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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7 am				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Backpacks for Kids @ First Presbyterian Church 7:00am - 10:15am 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.
8 am
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: Bb is for Bear 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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Aubel-Bickle Park 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Sleepy Storytime: Hopper and Wilson 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: Graham Cracker Decorating 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! Help close out our summer program with fun graham cracker decorating, yum! 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: Dog Days of Summer 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! Recall your favorite summer memory and create a cute craft to remember all the fun this summer brought. 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: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Via Christi 10:30am - 11:15am 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.
11 am				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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Meadow Acres Mobile Home Park 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
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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 Alice in Wonderland. 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 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Alice in Wonderland Virtual Escape Room 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Join us for a virtual escape room adventure! Work alone or in teams to help us work through the clues and escape! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Funny Olympics 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 Event Details: Come create your own olympic game and compete against others.	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 "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!
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4 pm
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.	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. Fantasy 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: Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book. This month's book is The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid. Digital versions are available on Libby and Hoopla.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Lessons in Dance: Line Dancing 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 feature line dancing. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothes to move in.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. End of Summer Party 6:45pm - 8:45pm 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: Outside the Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for an End of Summer Party at the Hays Aquatic Park! The party is open to anyone that participated in summere reading. Pool capacity is limited to 500 people.

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