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Fantasy

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, December 29, 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 choose your own fantasy book to discuss with the group.

Science Book Club

Science Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 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, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Legislative Coffee

Hays Chamber Legislative Coffee

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:30am - 10:00am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

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.

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10 am			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! Who is in your family tree? Join us to create your family tree using paper straws and paint. 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 a family art piece using a pendulum! One canvas per family. This activity will be located west of the library. 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 family photo frame...grandparents are encouraged to attend! We will be printing photos on-site for you to include in your new frame. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Chess Tournament 10:00am–2:30pm Children, Tween, Young Adult Gaming, Special Event At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Gaming, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: The Summer Chess Tournament is for ages 17 and younger. Preregistration is requested.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group Readiness and Review, 3-5 - CLASS FULL 11:00am–12:00pm Children 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: Children Event Details: This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Readiness and Review, K-2 - CLASS FULL 1:00pm–2:00pm Children 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: Children Event Details: This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students. An adult	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: As we continue learning from Color Our Heritage Week, come to the library for A Family Is A Family Is A Family Storytime. Children will fill out a family tree for the post-story activity.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Social Hour 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tween 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 Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Meet and Greet with a HPL librarian! Get to know our librarians and their favorite books, games, and more!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Time 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tween 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 Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board for some fun! They are hosting an activity session with board games, crafts, and more for the younger youth.
2 pm		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 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 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, Tween Event Details: Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks! In celebration of Color Our Heritage week, join us for Movie Monday featuring Meet the Robinsons!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Crafternoon: DIY Family Portraits 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tween Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: For Color our Legacy week, come in and draw a family potrait, then add your own popsicle stick frame!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Board Games 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Upper Level Commons Area 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Chess Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Video Games 2:00pm–3:00pm 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!