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    Hays Public Library

    Hays Public Library

    Stay Informed - Get Involved - Be Inspired

    1205 Main Street
    Hays, KS 67601
    (785) 625-9014
    hayslibrary.org

    Mon
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Tue
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Wed
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Thu
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Fri
    9:00am–6:00pm
    Sat
    9:00am–5:00pm
    Sun
    1:00pm–5:00pm

    The Hays Public Library provides extensive resources and programs for all ages. 

    History

    Founded in 1911

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    A Baking Demonstration with Cathy's Breads
    ACOTAR Night
    Oct 19, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT
    Hays, KS
    Join us for a fun night celebrating the phenomenon that is the world of ACTOAR. https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx?EID=23016
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    A Baking Demonstration with Cathy's Breads
    Kansas 1776: A Dynamic Landscape
    Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
    Hays, KS
    "Kansas 1776: A Dynamic Landscape” is a presentation & discussion by Adam Hodge. This event is a part of the 250th Declaration of Indepe...
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    A Baking Demonstration with Cathy's Breads
    Robert Luehrs' Halloween Talk
    Oct 21, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT
    Hays, KS
    Join us for a Halloween presentation from Dr. Robert Luehrs, "I Never Drink Wine Because the Blood Is the Life." Attendees are encourage...
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    A Baking Demonstration with Cathy's Breads
    Facing Relationship-Based Violence: Book Launch & Community Conversation
    Oct 22, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    Hays, KS
    Join us for the official launch of Facing Relationship-Based Violence-A Rural Kansas Initiative, a community storytelling book that shar...
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    A Baking Demonstration with Cathy's Breads
    Kelly Hunt Concert
    Oct 27, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT
    Hays, KS
    Memphis native Kelly Hunt returns to the library with her banjo & guitar. While rooted deeply in traditional forms, Hunt crosses into ma...
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