Week Calendar

Featured Events

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

July's theme is Birth of a Nation.

Contact the Paisley Pear to reserve a table.

Sunflower Speech

Storytime w/ Sunflower Speech

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Painting Class

Painting Class

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Snake Day

STREAM Team - Snake Day!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

The Sternberg Museum is hosting Snake Day! Join us to meet a few new slithering friends.

Jetpack Jason

Jetpack Jason

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Special guest Jetpack Jason will be here for an interactive demonstration.

July Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Kansas Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

This Month's book is Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott.

Dance

Lessons in Dance: Hip Hop

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Demonstration

Event Details:

Learn some new moves!

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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.
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3 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group Trick or Treat on the Bricks 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Trick or Treat in Downtown Hays and stop by the library for activities, cider, cinnamon rolls, and of course, candy!
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 Hocus Pocus. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Thriller Book Party 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween, Young Adult Literary Event 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 Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult Program Type: Literary Event Event Details: Join us as we play Thriller Book Bingo and have a party.	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 Video 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 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 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.
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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Fantasy 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: Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book. This month's book is Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk & Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.