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Chris Schmidt

Chris Schmidt Photography Display Opening

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

The Winter Art Walk will serve as the opening for the exhibit of Chris Schmidt's photography. Through this exhibit, Chris invites you to look closer at the place we call home.

Frost Fest

Frost Fest

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Upper Level Commons Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime

Event Details:

Come to the library for fun with Santa in the morning and crafts in the afternoon! All activities are free.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

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

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

Christmas Cabaret

Max Haverfield's Christmas Cabaret

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

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

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

Jammin Randy

Jammin' Randy Christmas Concert

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

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance, Special Event

Event Details:

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

Dec. Cookbook

Cookbook Club

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

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 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 you are invited to choose your own Cozy Mystery and enjoy the holiday party.

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10 am		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 Bluey 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 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 Storytime w/ HPD 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 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.
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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 Wall-E. 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 Book Party: Action and Adventure 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: Find your adventurous spirit by making a map while watching Treasure Planet.	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.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Event Details: Apply to be a volunteer to give back to your community and the library! This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group May Day Baskets 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tween Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 Delve into wonderful worlds of magic and mayhem to uncover what makes a great fantasy book. 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 Mini Spring Book Wreaths 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts