Week Calendar

Featured Events

Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat on the Bricks

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Trick or Treat in Downtown Hays and stop by the library for activities, cinnamon rolls, and of course, candy!

Baking

Baking Demo with Cathy Drabkin

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Demonstration

Event Details:

Baking master Cathy Drabkin will demonstrate how to make Babka. The term "babka" comes from the Slavic word for "little grandmother" and can be found in Polish, Ukrainian, and Ashkenazi Jewish traditions.

Puzzle Competition

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration Open

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all puzzlers! Come to the Hays Public Library for a puzzle competition. Each team can consist of 5 puzzlers and light refreshments will be provided. One team member should register for their whole team.

Painting Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Painting Class

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Painting Class

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration Open

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all puzzlers! Come to the Hays Public Library for a puzzle competition. Each team can consist of 5 puzzlers and light refreshments will be provided. One team member should register for their whole team.

Poetry Contest

25th Annual Poetry Contest

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Literary Event

Event Details:

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 Please bring 4 copies of an original unpublished poem.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?

Painting Class

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Time	Sun (4/20)	Mon (4/21)	Tue (4/22)	Wed (4/23)	Thu (4/24)	Fri (4/25)	Sat (4/26)
All Day	Closing Library Closed for Easter All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
4 pm				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 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
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Chess Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Gaming 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: Gaming Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.