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Featured Events

Murder Mystery

Murder Mystery Dinner

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Event Details:

Can you solve the murder mystery? Join us for dinner and intrigue while testing your investigative skills. The theme for this murder mystery will be based on a baking competition. Limited to the first 30.

Magazine Flowers

Upcycle Craft - Magazine Flowers

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Create a beautiful arrangement of flowers made from recycled magazines!

HK Program

Humanities Kansas Presentation: "Waste Not, Want Not"

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

Event Details:

Thrifting and upcycling are not new concepts.

Plant Swap

Plant Swap

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Event Details:

Bring a plant or a few to swap out with a new one!

June Fantasy

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

This month's book is A Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon.

White

Humanities Kansas: William Allen White and KKK

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

Event Details:

The 1920s saw the re-emergence of the Ku Klux Klan across the U.S.A., and sparked fear and violence among African Americans and other minority groups.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

July's theme is Birth of a Nation.

Contact the Paisley Pear to reserve a table.

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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.