The Hays Public Library is offering several programs for all ages this week.
Here’s a look at the upcoming events:
- 4 p.m. Tuesday: Minecraft Party. Join us to play games and create an edible Minecraft world. Open for all children.
- 6 p.m. Tuesday: Line Dancing Class. Come for the fun and learn some awesome dance moves. All ages are welcome. Remember to wear dancing shoes and bring a bottle of water.
- 6 p.m.Thursday: Libbie’s Story: A presentation by Marla Matkin. Matikin is a living historian who portrays Libby Custer, wife of Gen. George Armstrong Custer. Join us as we travel through time and explore life on the frontier with this military family.
- 3:30 p.m. Friday: Steampunk Civil War Fashion Show. In honor of the traveling Lincoln exhibit, the Young Adult Department has been working hard on creating Steampunk- and Civil War-inspired fashion from thrift shop clothing. Join us in the Schmidt Gallery to watch them strut their stuff down the catwalk.
- 4 p.m. Friday: Life in a Log Cabin: President Lincoln’s Childhood. Build a log cabin out of life-size Lincolnlogs. The cabin will remain in the Children’s Department until the close of the Lincoln Traveling Exhibit on March 21. The program also includes some information about Lincoln’s childhood and a cornbread snack.
- 2 p.m. Sunday: McPherson Pipe Band. Last year, the group literally filled Schmidt Gallery to the max, and now it is returning for another concert — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.