Week Calendar

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Legislative Coffee

Hays Chamber Legislative Coffee

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:30am - 10:00am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Engage in conversation with local legislators during this free event hosted by the Hays Chamber of Commerce. Coffee from Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8-8:30am, and the forum will begin at 8:30.

Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Children’s Storytime Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with a special Storytime!

H2: terrariums

How-To: DIY Spring Terrariums

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come create your own mini moss terrariums!

Seed Library Opening

Seed Library Opening & Garden Season Kickoff!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: Adult

Event Details:

Celebrate the start of garden season with us! Enjoy garden talk, participate in a seed swap, learn about the HPL Seed Library, and hear Pam Martin share a wonderful program about the incredible migration of the Monarch butterfly.

True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Paisley Pear

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Gaming

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Time	Sun (6/14)	Mon (6/15)	Tue (6/16)	Wed (6/17)	Thu (6/18)	Fri (6/19)	Sat (6/20)
10 am					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.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Cookbook Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group 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!	This event is in the "Adult" group Lunch & Learn 12:00pm–1:00pm Adult Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group Video Games 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Ocean Auras 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create your own sun-catching, mystical jellyfish!	This event is in the "Young Adult" group TAB Time 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Trish Davies Activity Room Age Group: Young Adult
3 pm
4 pm				Reservation HPL Board Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room Requested: Schmidt Gallery Purpose of Meeting and Setup Desired - Please be specific. Vague responses may cause requests to be denied. Hays Public Library Board of Directors monthly meeting.		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 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.
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!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Elder Financial Exploitation Workshop w/ Astra Bank 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation This event is in the "Adult" group Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult Gaming This event is in the "Adult" group 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 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 Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Kansas Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club If you enjoy murder mysteries like Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, cozies are a great choice for you! These mysteries tend to feature an amateur sleuth, the murders happen behind the scenes, and so do any steamy scenes. We read either a stand alone title, or the first in a series, so you can explore more on your own. This Book Club has been offered at HPL for over 10 years, and we welcome you to join this fun-loving, mystery-solving group! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. 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 Great Books Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: The Great Books Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we see ourselves and the world. Disclaimer(s) Adults Only This program is for adults only. Please do not bring children of any age.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Art Walk 6:30pm–9:30pm All Ages Special Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event