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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

KScience Festival

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Community Commons

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event, STEM

Event Details:

Gather your family and friends and come to Downtown Hays for the Hays Kansas Science Festival! Participate in science technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities.

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All Day						This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Challenge Ending Party All Day All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Schmidt Community Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 Preschool Basics 10:30am–11:00am Birth to Pre-K 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 Event Details: This class focuses on developing fine/gross motor skills, social/emotional skills, and phonics. Registration is required. This class is full. If you have questions, contact Ashlyn at asager@hayslibrary.org.	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 Badge Buddies 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 Event Details: Join us for a special Storytime with the Hays Police Department! 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Readiness and Review, K-2 1:00pm–2:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children Event Details: This session is for children entering kindergarten, first, or second grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students. An adult	This event is in the "Children" group Readiness and Review, 3-5 1:00pm–2:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children Event Details: This session is for children entering third, fourth, or fifth grade in August. This group will help the children maintain and build their skills during the summer months. This session will be limited to 14 students.
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 "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Movie Monday 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 Open Season.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group TAB Party 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 Event Details: Join our Teen Advisory Board for video games, board games, and snacks to celebrate Hays Public Library's story!	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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Chess Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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.
3 pm
4 pm
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 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.