Week Calendar

Featured Events

Summer Kickoff

Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Join us for the Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party!

9am-Noon: Art Festival - 5 art stations to explore your creativity
1pm: Interactive Movie
3pm: Painting Session - Limited to first 50 youth patrons

T-Shirts

Bookish T-Shirts & Totes

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Show off your love of reading by creating a unique t-shirt or tote!

Hays Larks

Meet the Hays Larks

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Come to the library to meet this year's Hays Larks, take pictures, get autographs and enjoy a frozen treat.

Candles

Citronella Candles

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Summer is here and the mosquitos are out in force! Make your own citronella candles and experience the freedom of the outdoors.

Fishing

Fishing at Big Creek

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children

Program Type: Storytime

True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

This month's theme is "It's All About Dad."

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Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
9 am							Reservation Artist Exhibit Tear Down 9:00am - 5:00pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired Mars wants to tear down the exhibit.
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ ARC 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 "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers 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 "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: Kansas Room 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.
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Victoria City Park 11:30am - 12:30pm 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.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #1 1:30pm - 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.
2 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #2 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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.
3 pm		Reservation FOL Board Meeting 3:15pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Conference Room			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bookmobile @ Ellis Estates - Building #3 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 "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.
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 Room: Conference Room Age Group: Young Adult
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. Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear 6:30pm - 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: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gaming 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. Great Books Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Performance, Presentation, Special Event 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: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance, Presentation, Special Event Event Details: The regional competition of the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest returns to the Hays Public Library. The public is welcome to attend.