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Name: Book Mania
Start: 2025-02-24
End: 2025-04-04
Location: Hays Public Library

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Book Mania

All Day 2/24 - 4/4

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Literary Event

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Book Mania is an all-ages reading challenge that runs from Feb. 24-March 31. There are four brackets for each reading level. For each bracket completed, you earn a ticket for the prize drawing.

Humanities Kansas "If These Walls Could Talk?" by Dave Loewenstein

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: History, Presentation

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Murals seem to be nearly everywhere in Kansas towns, both big and small. However, it’s not a new tradition!

Hays Chamber Legislative Coffee

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:30am - 10:00am

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Special Event

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Engage in conversation with local legislators during this free event hosted by the Hays Chamber of Commerce. Coffee and scones from Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8-8:30am, and the forum will begin at 8:30.

Wings of Fire Book Party

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Literary Event

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Celebrate the best-selling series Wings of Fire. Activities and refreshments included.

World Language Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Presentation

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!

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Time	Sun (3/23)	Mon (3/24)	Tue (3/25)	Wed (3/26)	Thu (3/27)	Fri (3/28)	Sat (3/29)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Book Mania All Day 2/24 - 4/4 All Ages Literary Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Literary Event Event Details: Book Mania is an all-ages reading challenge that runs from Feb. 24-March 31. There are four brackets for each reading level. For each bracket completed, you earn a ticket for the prize drawing.
9 am							Reservation Jana's Campaign & Options Open Forum 9:30am - 10:30am Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired Jana's Campaign and Options are holding an Open Forum to the public to share about our organizations and to share how we can best support our communities.
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. 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. 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 Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. 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. Bookmobile @ Wyndam Place 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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 with HPD 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. 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. 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. STREAM Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. 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.
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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. 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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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. 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. 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 If! This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Movie Monday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Mystery Book Party 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult Literary Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Literary Event	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. 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. 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. 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. Reservation Becoming A Mom 4:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired Becoming a Mom Classes	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. 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. 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			Reservation Clinkscales & Golden Belt Bank Scams Workshop - Free to public 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired Join Clinkscales Elder Law Practice and Golden Belt Bank as we present 'Identifying & Avoiding Scams' workshop free to the public. We will identify types of scams, warning signs of scams and building scam defenses.	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. 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. Cancelled Misophonia Presentation and Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Misophonia is a sensory disorder involving strong, negative, automatic reactions to specific auditory or visual stimuli. Misophonia has most recently been found to affect 4.6% of the population in a U.S.	This event is in the "Adult" group. How-To Series: Floral Arranging 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Demonstration This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Demonstration Event Details: Join HPL, Forsyth Library, and Chestnut Street Floral in learning the ins and outs of floral arrangements. With a chance to take home a freshly made floral arrangement at the end of the presentation! 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. DIY Mugs 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in creating your very own coffee mug utilizing the Cricut mug press. This will be a come and go event. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.

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