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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 "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.
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1 pm					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!