Hays Public Library

The Hays Public Library will celebrate Halloween for an entire week. There are numerous activities planned at the HPL for the public to enjoy. All programs are free.

Sat. Oct. 25 at 11:59 p.m. Midnight Movie Double Feature.
Two popular zombie movies will be shown at the HPL starting at midnight. There will be free pizza, popcorn, and prizes! Copies of the movies will be given away as well as a zombie survival backpack. Patrons under the age of 17 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Mon. Oct. 27 at 6:00 p.m. Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch.
Come and dance to Halloween songs and enjoy some haunted stories. All ages are welcome to come. The pumpkin patch is located at the Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center, 1232 240th Av. Hays, KS.

Tue. Oct. 28 at 6:00 p.m. Halloween Party
The party begins at 6:00 p.m. with Treats, No Tricks. This party is for children who enjoy all Halloween fun but without the scary parts. The party will become haunted at 7:00 p.m. with Thrills & Chills. Please choose which time to attend best-suited to your child’s age. The Halloween party is come and go. There will be numerous activities for everyone to enjoy.

Wed. Oct. 29 at 6:00 p.m. Real Monsters
If you need a good scare, come see some real monsters! Ian Trevethan from the Sternberg Museum of Natural History will be showing some frightening fossils.  This event is for all ages.

Thur. Oct. 30 at 4:00 p.m. Dowsing
Dowsing expert Vince Marshall will explain and demonstrate how to find hidden treasures underground.Participants will get the chance to dowse and will leave the program with a set of dowsing rods to keep. Can you uncover a lost grave? Parents and Caregivers are encouraged to attend the program with the child or children.