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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Dec
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
Dec
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
Dec
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
Dec
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
Dec
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
Birth to Pre-K
STEM,
Storytime
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
Dec
12
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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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
Dec
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 Home Alone.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Dec
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 "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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Mason Jar Snow Globes
4:00pm–5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Children’s Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Pom Pom Garland
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:
Yarn and Christmas? Count me in for the creation of garland out of handmade pom poms!
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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
Dec
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
Dec
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 "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
Dec
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
Dec
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
Dec
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
7
2025
Sun
Hot Chocolate & Frost Fest Parade Viewing
5:30pm–6:30pm
Special Event
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Get out of the cold and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while watching the Frost Fest Parade. - 5:30 pm: Hot Cocoa
- 6:00 pm: Frost Fest parade
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Dec
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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Hays Public Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Channel your inner "murderino" and discuss a new true crime book every month.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Dec
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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