Hays Public Library

Katherine Wolfe, chairperson for the Hays Public Library Board of Directors, announced today Brandon Hines, a native of Spearville, Kansas and former Hays resident, has been named the new director of the Hays Public Library.

The board conducted a national search for the new director and had a number of qualified applications to consider.

“Brandon’s knowledge, experience, personality and commitment to the Hays Public Library and the Hays community made him our top choice” Wolfe said.

Hines previously worked at the library and is a graduate of Fort Hays State University. He received his Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Since leaving Hays, Hines has served as the administrator for the Coffey County Library System and the executive director for the Dodge City Public Library.

Hines said, “It’s a real honor to get the chance to lead the Hays Public Library. The organization has been a leader in the library world for a long time, and I look forward to building on that reputation. Personally, my wife and I are excited to get back to the area and look forward to bringing our family into the community.”

Wolfe added, “We are thrilled to be welcoming Brandon and his family to the Hays community and to the Hays Public Library in his new role. Brandon will begin his duties on July 2. Please join the board in providing Brandon and his family with a warm welcome.”

The Hays Public Library serves the cultural, informational and recreational needs of the residents of the community and contributes to Hays’ quality of life. The library is funded primarily by a tax levy on property within the city limits of Hays. It is governed by a Board of Directors. The Hays Public Library Board of Directors consists of seven members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city commission.