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!

Are you a passionate book lover who also loves movies? This month the Page to Picture Book Club is discussing "The Ameri...
08/15/2026

Are you a passionate book lover who also loves movies? This month the Page to Picture Book Club is discussing "The American Miracle: Our Nation Is No Accident" on August 17 at 5 p.m.

Books and movies are available on the bookmobile at the Downtown Hays Market this morning from 9-11.
08/15/2026

Books and movies are available on the bookmobile at the Downtown Hays Market this morning from 9-11.

A wide variety of books will be available at the Friends Book Sale next week!
08/15/2026

A wide variety of books will be available at the Friends Book Sale next week!

Thank you Sherrie Smith for last night’s presentation about the scribe of the Declaration of Independence, Timothy Matla...
08/14/2026

Thank you Sherrie Smith for last night’s presentation about the scribe of the Declaration of Independence, Timothy Matlack!

Learn how the Declaration of Independence inspired movements across the world through the Declaration 1776 exhibit on di...
08/14/2026

Learn how the Declaration of Independence inspired movements across the world through the Declaration 1776 exhibit on display in the Schmidt Gallery through September 7th.

Humanities Scholar Tonia Compton will provide a presentation on the Declaration of Independence followed by a conversati...
08/14/2026

Humanities Scholar Tonia Compton will provide a presentation on the Declaration of Independence followed by a conversation on August 25 at 6:30 p.m.

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...
08/13/2026

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. This month's book is The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells. The group will meet on August 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the scribe of the Declaration of Independence, Timothy Matlack, Jr., with a presentation by DAR Officer Sher...
08/12/2026

Learn about the scribe of the Declaration of Independence, Timothy Matlack, Jr., with a presentation by DAR Officer Sherrie Smith tomorrow at 6 p.m. Participants also will get to practice their "John Hancock" and experience what it was like to write with quill pens.

Check out books and movies on the bookmobile today at Wyndam Place from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
08/12/2026

Check out books and movies on the bookmobile today at Wyndam Place from 10:30-11:30 a.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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