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Trivia

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

The August theme is Beach Party Bonanza.

Kelly Hunt

Kelly Hunt & Beth Watts Nelson Musical Performance

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Kelly Hunt will be returning, alongside a brand-new face and native Kansan, Beth Watts Nelson, on Thursday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Schmidt Community Commons. This is Hunt’s 5th time performing at HPL.

Cookbook

Cookbook Club

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

This month's cookbook is Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten.

Adult Chess Club

Chess Club

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Forrest McCurren

Fall Art Walk/Forrest McCurren Performance

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance, Special Event

Event Details:

Forrest McCurren will provide entertainment during the Fall Art Walk. His music embodies Folk and Americana styles.

Bout & Corsage

How-To Series: Boutonniere and Corsage Making

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration Open

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Demonstration

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join HPL, FHSU Forsyth Library, and Chestnut Street Floral in this month's How-To Series. This month, we will learn how to make boutonnieres and corsages.

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10 am		This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Early Active Reading 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Exercise your brain and body in this active reading program. We will review letter sounds and combine early literacy skills with kinesthetic movement, art, and music. 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 Sleepy Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group 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 Itty Bitty 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group 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 Interactive Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group 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 "Adult" group Kansas Room Koffee Hour 10:00am–11:00am Adult History This event is in the "Adult" group 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.	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Hero 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 Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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. Join us at the Rainbow Stage for a special Storytime honoring hometown heroes. 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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3 pm		Reservation FOL Board Meeting 3:15pm–5:15pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Conference Room
4 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 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 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! This week, we are watching Willy Wonka. This event is in the "Young Adult" group Movie Monday 4:00pm–5:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Bath Bombs 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn how to mix, mold, and customize your own colorful, fragrant bath bombs. All materials provided — just bring your creativity! This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Fall Gnome 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a fall-themed gnome out of paper, glue, and markers.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Board Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room 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 "Young Adult" group Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one! We has a PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, Wii, and Switch! Race, drift, and battle for victory! Prizes, fun, and fierce competition await!	This event is in the "All Ages" group All Ages Bingo 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Gaming This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 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 "Young Adult" group Board Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult 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 Video Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group 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!
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 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 Dungeons & Dragons 5:00pm–7:00pm Young Adult Gaming This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join the quest, roll the dice, and shape your destiny in an epic adventure!
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 Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month. The September book is Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by John Krakauer.	This event is in the "Adult" group How-To Series: Meeting Makeovers 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Demonstration This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Demonstration 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 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.