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Small business

Panel Discussion: How To Start a Small Business

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

Jammin Randy

Storytime w/ Jammin' Randy at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Outside the Library

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Book Sale

Grinnell Benefit Book Sale

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

To assist the Grinnell school libraries with their recovery needs after the recent tornado, the Hays Public Library is hosting a benefit book sale. All proceeds will go to the Grinnell school libraries.

Book Sale

Grinnell Benefit Book Sale

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

To assist the Grinnell school libraries with their recovery needs after the recent tornado, the Hays Public Library is hosting a benefit book sale. All proceeds will go to the Grinnell school libraries.

Book Sale

Grinnell Benefit Book Sale

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

To assist the Grinnell school libraries with their recovery needs after the recent tornado, the Hays Public Library is hosting a benefit book sale. All proceeds will go to the Grinnell school libraries.

Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, June 16, 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, no book; instead, bring in a favorite summer recipe to share with the group.

Painting Class

Painting Class

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Murder Mystery

Murder Mystery Dinner

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Hays Public Library

Room: Schmidt Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Event Details:

Can you solve the murder mystery? Join us for dinner and intrigue while testing your investigative skills. The theme for this murder mystery will be based on a baking competition. Limited to the first 30.

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1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Social Hour 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tween This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Meet and Greet with a HPL librarian! Get to know our librarians and their favorite books, games, and more!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Time 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tween This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board for some fun! They are hosting an activity session with board games, crafts, and more for the younger youth.
2 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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! In celebration of Color Our Community, join us for Movie Monday featuring SING!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Crafternoon: Hanging Door Signs 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tween Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Children’s Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Let your creativity flow by making wooden door signs to Color Our Community with!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Board Games 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tween Gaming This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Hays Public Library Room: Upper Level Commons Area 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 "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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Video Games 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Challenge your friends in your favorite video games or try a new one!