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Name: "Libraries Rock" Rock Painting
Start: 2025-04-07T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-07T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Hays Public Library

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"Libraries Rock" Rock Painting

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Tasty Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children

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In celebration of Week of the Young Child, HPL is partnering with the Cottonwood Extension District for Tasty Tuesday. This activity isn't just about eating your favorite snacks together.

Book Tote Bags

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Join HPL in celebrating National Library Week with this fun craft! Create your own bookish tote to carry all your reading treasures in!

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

Poet-Tree Opening Reception & Mic night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Literary Event

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Join HPL and FHSU Forsyth library in kicking off our Poetry Week! Stop in to write a poem, enjoy some refreshments, and an open mic.

25th Annual Poetry Contest

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Literary Event

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Come join us for the Hays Public Library 25th Annual Poetry Contest! It's open to ages 16 and up. Please bring 4 copies of an original unpublished poem. Don't feel like competing, but still want to partake in the poetry?

Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Upper Level Commons Area

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children, Tween

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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.

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All Day			Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
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 Room: Children’s Storytime Room 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. Cancelled Itty Bitty 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. Cancelled 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 "All Ages" group. Cancelled Bookmobile @ Wyndam Place 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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 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. Clifford the Big Red Dog 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 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. Family Storytime with the Hays Kiwanis Club 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K Special Event, 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: Special Event, 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.
11 am				Reservation Conference Room 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Conference Room		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled World Language Club 11:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Presentation This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Presentation Event Details: 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			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Bookmobile @ FHSU Beach/Schmidt 12:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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.
1 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Victoria City Park 1:00pm - 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. Reservation DAR Meeting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired Monthly Meeting
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4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ ARC Park 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 "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, we are watching Bolt! 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 Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Love Monsters 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Sand Art Necklaces 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	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Cancelled Board Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Gaming 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: 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. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Upper Level Commons Area Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult 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.	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. 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. Cancelled Crafter's Social Hour 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled 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. 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 Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Blind Date with a Book 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Literary Event Event Details: Join us for a blind date-with a book! Pick a mystery book wrapped in paper and tagged with a few clues, sit in our community commons with snacks and drinks, and enjoy a new book! 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. Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled Tiger Pride T-Shirts & Totes 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join HPL and FHSU's Forsyth Library in celebrating your Tiger Pride by creating your own tiger or book themed t-shirts or tote bag. This program will be at the Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and Design located at Fort Hays State University.

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