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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Time	Mon (9/23)	Tue (9/24)	Wed (9/25)	Thu (9/26)	Fri (9/27)	Sat (9/28)
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. Early Active Reading 10:00am - 10:30am 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 Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Itty Bitty 10:00am - 10:30am 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 "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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. STREAM Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, 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: 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: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History	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. Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park 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: Outside the Library Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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.
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ FHSU Beach/Schmidt 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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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3 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ ARC Park 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 @ Meadow Acres Mobile Home Park 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.
4 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 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: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! This week's movie is Minions. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday 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! This week's movie is Wonka.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Fairytale Book Party 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult Book Club 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: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for snacks, games, crafts, and discussions about your favorite Fairytale books. Look for displays in YA and CH areas at the beginning of the month to find the perfect fairytale book for you.	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. 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cancelled Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Gaming Event Details: 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. Open to all students K-12!	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 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 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!
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. Brown Vs. Board of Education National Historical Park: A Brief History 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 Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Jeff Tully will present an overview of the history of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, the origins of segregation in Kansas and the five court cases that comprised Brown on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Blind Date with a Banned Book 6:00pm - 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 Community Commons Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join us for a blind-date with a book! Pick a book wrapped in paper and tagged with a few clues and sit in our Community Commons with snacks and drinks, all while enjoying a new book! This event is in the "Adult" group. I Love Books T-Shirts 6:00pm - 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 Community Commons Age Group: Adult Event Details: Do you love reading? So do we! Create your own book-themed T-shirt to wear when you curl up with a good book.

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