Week Calendar

Featured Events

Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

This month's book is Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites: A Cookbook by Deb Perelman. eBook available on Libby.

Heritage scrapebooking

Heritage Scrapbooking

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Heritage scrapbooking is the perfect place to showcase and protect your precious family photos, heirlooms, and memories.

Valentine

Father Valentine and the 8 Parishes

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Kansas Room

Age Group: Adult

Event Details:

In 1876, Father Valentine Sommereisen, a German-speaking priest from France, arrived in Hays just as waves of Volga-German immigrants were settling in the region.

Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm

Registration Open

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: Children, Tween, Young Adult

Program Type: Gaming, Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Summer Chess Tournament is for ages 17 and younger. Preregistration is requested.

July Fantasy

Fantasy Book Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

This month's book is Wicked by Gregory Maguire.

July Suncatcher

DIY Suncatchers

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Create your own beautiful sun catcher! Enjoy a night to express your creativity.

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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All Day				Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Hays Public Library
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 choose your own fantasy book to discuss with the group. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.