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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
Early Active Reading
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Sep
9
2025
Tue
Sleepy Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Itty Bitty
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Birth to Pre-K
STEM,
Storytime
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Sep
11
2025
Thu
Interactive Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
STEM,
Storytime
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
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
11
2025
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Birth to Pre-K,
Children
Storytime
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
12
2025
Fri
Hero Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park
10:00am–11:00am
Storytime
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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Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room Requested:
Conference Room
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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
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
Sep
8
2025
Mon
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
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Trish Davies Activity Room
Relax on Monday afternoon with a movie and snacks!
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Sep
9
2025
Tue
Bath Bombs
4:00pm–5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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
Children,
Tween
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
Sep
9
2025
Tue
Fall Gnome
4:00pm–5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
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
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep
11
2025
Thu
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
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
Sep
11
2025
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Sep
12
2025
Fri
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
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
Sep
12
2025
Fri
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!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Crafter's Social Hour
5:30pm–7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Sep
11
2025
Thu
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!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
9
2025
Tue
How-To Series: Meeting Makeovers
6:00pm–7:00pm
Demonstration
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Outside the Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Demonstration
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
9
2025
Tue
Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear
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.
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