HPL

The Hays Public Library will have several Halloween-themed activities in the coming days.

Halloween Make-Up Tutorial – Library employee and make-up artist, Courtney Haffner, will be leading a make-up tutorial on Thurs., Oct. 27th at 6 PM in the Schmidt Gallery.  Courtney will demonstrate how to do several different make-up looks for Halloween. There will also be face painting for kids and teens. Make-up supplies are limited, so please email Courtney at [email protected] if you’d like to attend. You’re also welcome to bring your own make-up.

Spooky Open Mic – The library will be hosting a coffee-house style open mic on Sat., Oct. 29th at 2 PM, complete with refreshments and local performers. All ages are welcome to attend and participate! Originals or covers of poems, songs and stories are encouraged!

Trick-or-Treat Story Walk – Halloween is a busy night for families, but don’t forget to stop by the Hays Public Library! On Mon., Oct. 31st from 3-7 PM the library will be hosting a trick-or-treat story walk for children ages birth to 5th grade. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. There will be activity stations throughout the walk with prizes. After you complete the walk, the whole family can head to the Schmidt Gallery for free chili and cinnamon rolls while supplies last.

For more information about these and other programs and events, call (785) 625-9014 or visit www.hayspublib.org.