Hays Public Library

Hays Public Library The Hays Public Library provides extensive resources and programs for all ages! Hays Public Library isn't your usual library. Our Young Adult Dept.

We have programs for all ages that are educational and fun. When you think of a library you think of books, right? Well, HPL has large collections of audiobooks, music, video games, dvds and blu-rays, magazines, cd-roms, and foreign language resources as well as books. We also have Hoopla and OverDrive available so you can check out books on your tablets and e-readers. We have tons of programs for

children for early literacy, crafts, storytime, and general fun for the whole family. Through our Children's Dept you can also sign up for your child to be tutored with one of our many wonderful tutors! always has something fun going on. From crafts to video games there is always something to do in the afternoons at the Hays Public Library. Are you wanting to get in touch with your roots? Visit the Kansas Room! Our librarian will help you find what you need. Whether you are doing genealogy or researching Kansas history and Kansas authors, the Kansas Room is a quiet place for you. Every department has public computers for your convenience. The internet is free to the public, and you don't even need a library card! Let us be your #1 resource for everything you need. If we don't have it, we can get it. There is something for everyone at the library. Come see our friendly staff and find out for yourself!

Join us for one of the regional competitions of the Kanas Cowboy Poetry Contest tomorrow night at 6.
05/14/2026

Join us for one of the regional competitions of the Kanas Cowboy Poetry Contest tomorrow night at 6.

The first Page to Picture Book Club gathering will be on May 18th at 5 p.m. Which is better, the book or the film, and w...
05/14/2026

The first Page to Picture Book Club gathering will be on May 18th at 5 p.m. Which is better, the book or the film, and why?

05/13/2026

The dinosaurs heard about this year’s Summer Reading theme, Unearth A Story, and knew they had to get to the Hays Public Library to participate! Summer Reading June 1 - July 31

In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you d...
05/13/2026

In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential. Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Beyond Belief reveals the science behind incredible breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned.
Register now to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential with this virtual author discussion on May 19 at 1 p.m.
https://libraryc.org/hayslibrary/157512

The Great Books Book Club takes an in-depth look at the texts that have endured through the ages and shaped the way we s...
05/13/2026

The Great Books Book 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.
The May book, The Count of Monte-Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, will be discussed on May 21st at 6:30 p.m.

The Summer Reading Challenge is getting closer! Youth signup is underway through Beanstack or at the library. Adult regi...
05/12/2026

The Summer Reading Challenge is getting closer! Youth signup is underway through Beanstack or at the library. Adult registration begins on June 1st. https://hayslibrary.org/summer/

Trace your handprint to make a planted cactus craft! This children's activity will be tomorrow at 4 p.m.
05/11/2026

Trace your handprint to make a planted cactus craft! This children's activity will be tomorrow at 4 p.m.

Bring the book to life! Each month, an expert from FHSU will use artifacts from the museum or information from their res...
05/11/2026

Bring the book to life! Each month, an expert from FHSU will use artifacts from the museum or information from their research to reveal science and history that connect to that month's book. This month's book is The Last Wild Places of Kansas. The book discussion will be Thursday night at 6:30 at Sternberg Museum.

Looking for a summer job or something more permanent? The library has a few part-time positions open including Outreach ...
05/10/2026

Looking for a summer job or something more permanent? The library has a few part-time positions open including Outreach Assistant. For more information and an application, go to https://hayslibrary.org/jobs/.

The regional competition of the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest returns to the Hays Public Library on May 15 a6 6 p.m. The ...
05/09/2026

The regional competition of the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest returns to the Hays Public Library on May 15 a6 6 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend!

The Page to Picture Book Club is all about exploring books adapted into films, debating the age-old question of which on...
05/09/2026

The Page to Picture Book Club is all about exploring books adapted into films, debating the age-old question of which one is better. Each month during summer, we dive into a new title starting with Wicked on May 18 at 5 p.m.

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1205 Main Street
Hays, KS
67601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(785) 625-9014

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