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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.

Sunflower Speech

Storytime w/ Sunflower Speech

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

Lessons in dance

Lessons in Dance: Hip Hop

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Demonstration

Event Details:

Learn some new moves!

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10 am			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 This event is in the "Children" group STREAM Team 10:30am–11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity. No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! You are an important piece of the Hays Public Library! Join us in the gallery to paint your piece of our Summer Reading collaborative mural. 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 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group STREAM Team 10:30am–11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity. No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! Chalk It Up! Decorate the sidewalks of the library with chalk. 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 Interactive 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 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 This event is in the "Children" group STREAM Team 10:30am–11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children STEM This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: This program is a safe place for your child to explore new scientific ideas that align with this year's summer reading theme (this year's theme is Color Our World). We include games to build your child's motor skills, crafts to grow their imagination, and science experiments to encourage their curiosity. No sign up required. This program is geared towards children aged 3 and up but everyone is welcome! Make your own library tote for carrying your summer reading books! 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 This event is in the "Children" group Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park 10:00am–11:00am Birth to Pre-K, Children Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: Storytime This Storytime will be at the Rainbow Stage near ARC Park. Bring the family and enjoy some outdoor time together with stories, music, dance and more. In case of rain, this event will relocate to the Storytime Room at HPL. 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
1 pm				This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Birth to Pre-K, Children Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" 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 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Storytime as we read Library Lily and do an activity after.