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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Oct
20
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
Oct
21
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
Oct
22
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
Oct
23
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
Adult
History,
Presentation
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Joseph McCoy Presentation by Tom Luellen
10:00am–11:00am
History,
Presentation
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
History,
Presentation
Event Details:
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.
Learn about the entrepreneur who brought cattle from the fields of Texas to the railroads at Abilene, creating the iconic cowboy image.
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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
Oct
24
2025
Fri
STREAM 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
STREAM Storytime ties reading to other core skills. STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math. Adult assistance is needed at this Storytime to help children complete the activities.
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Cookbook Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Book Club
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Schmidt Gallery
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Read the book and prepare a recipe to share with the group!
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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
Oct
20
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 Hotel Transylvania.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Oct
20
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
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Trish Davies Activity Room
Event Details:
Think you've got the guts? Or are you touching guts? Maybe it's noodles? Whatever it is, show off your bravery this Halloween season!
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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Pasta Snakes
4:00pm–5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
Children,
Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
It's National Reptile Awareness Day and we are celebrating by making pasta snakes.
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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
Oct
22
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
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Trish Davies Activity Room
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Gaming
Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one! We has a PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, Wii, and Switch!
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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
Oct
23
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
Oct
24
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
Oct
24
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
Oct
22
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Gaming
Whether you are a master or a novice, you are welcome to join the Adult Chess Club.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Painting Class
6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Schmidt Gallery
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Enjoy an adults only painting class with a local teacher! Participation is limited to the first 30 attendees.
Disclaimer(s)
Adults Only
This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
James Naismith Presentation by Tom Luellen
6:30pm–7:30pm
Presentation
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Schmidt Community Commons
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Thomas Luellen will talk about the many facets of James Naismith's fascinating life story. He was notable for more than the invention of basketball and his coaching career at the University of Kansas.
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