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Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Max Haverfield's Christmas Cabaret

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance

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Enjoy a night of timeless holiday classics performed by Max Haverfield.

Jammin' Randy Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance, Special Event

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Join us for a Christmas concert from award-winning children's musician Jammin' Randy.

Cookbook Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Kansas Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

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This month you are invited to choose your own Cozy Mystery and enjoy the holiday party.

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9 am					Reservation Chamber Chat for Mason's Mourning Light 9:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired Hosting a Chamber Chat for Mason's Mourning Light Foundation. Regular table and chair setup.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 "All Ages" group Bookmobile @ Wyndam Place 10:30am–11:30am All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi.	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 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 Program Type: STEM, Storytime No need for books during this Storytime! Littles will help retell popular stories through an interactive display. For ages 3-5. 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 Joseph McCoy Presentation by Tom Luellen 10:00am–11:00am Adult History, Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group STREAM Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K STEM, Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" 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 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Adult" group Cookbook Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
12 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Bookmobile @ FHSU Beach/Schmidt 12:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi.
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4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Bookmobile @ Sunrise Park 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Bookmobile This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Outside the Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile The Bookmobile is stocked with books and movies for all ages! You can sign up for a library card, and it even has WiFi. 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 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! This week, we are watching Hotel Transylvania. This event is in the "Young Adult" group Movie Monday 4:00pm–5:30pm Young Adult 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: 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 Fear Factor 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult 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: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult 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 Pasta Snakes 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's National Reptile Awareness Day and we are celebrating by making pasta snakes.	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 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 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 Video Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Gaming 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: 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!	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 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 "Young Adult" group Board Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Gaming 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: 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 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!
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Tutoring with FHSU Rudd Scholars 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult 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: Tutoring Room Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Event Details: The Hays Public Library and the Rudd Foundation are now offering free walk-in tutoring sessions for students of all ages. An appointment is not required, however, tutors may be working with other students and may experience wait time.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Gaming This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group Painting Class 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Adult" group James Naismith Presentation by Tom Luellen 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group Safe at Last Options Event 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult Special Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join OPTIONS for a powerful evening focused on Survivors as they share their experiences, the strength they've gained, and the support that helped them along the way.

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