| Adult Department |
| Programs and Services |
Vegetarians & Vegans
Ellis County Herb Study Group
ESL and Literacy Tutoring
Computer Classes
The films begin at 12:05, Wednesdays, in the library's main floor gallery.
They last about an hour. Bring your lunch and a cup; coffee is provided.
July 28 |
Chasing Churchill: Part 3 The third and final segment of this film is “Worth Doing Once.” Celia follows her grandfather’s whereabouts to France and South Africa. Churchill’s public life was a remarkable journey, one recounted many times by many people. But his life involved another, much more private journey: To find stillness at the core of his boundless energy; to find solitude amidst the throngs of people he loved to have around him; to find contentment within the turmoil of his lonely, brilliant and troubled life. Celia retraces her grandfather Winston Churchill’s final footsteps to reveal the man behind the famous facade. |
August 4 |
Mysteries: The Stonehenge Explore the connection between Europe’s many “henges” as historical and archaeological experts discuss their possible function. Discover the theory of the slaughter stone and decide for yourself if Stonehenge was the site of human sacrifice. Examine the facts that place the erection of Stonehenge in the Bronze Age. And, learn how the monument was built in stages over centuries. |
August 11 |
Zora's Roots: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston This program examines the life of author and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. The film follows Hurston, best known for her novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, to the subtropical paradise that shaped her childhood and her life's work - where she returned again and again for inspiration and solace. This documentary tells her story through the people who knew her and the places and events that she brought to the world through her writing. |
August 18 |
The Pluto Files NOVA joins director Neil deGrasse Tyson as he follows the amazing story of Pluto’s discovery and the captivating science that surrounds this former planet, including the possibility of finding more Pluto-like planets in the mysterious Kuiper belt – an area of icy rocks at the edge of the solar system. Tyson meets a fascinating cast of characters with just one thing in common: Strong opinions about Pluto. Based on Tyson’s book of the same name, The Pluto Files is an exciting and entertaining look at the solar system’s best-loved non-planet. |
August 25 |
A Girl's Life with Rachel Simmons Girls entering adulthood in the next decade will see more opportunities than today’s women ever imagined. Will these girls stride confidently through newly opened doors, or are they destined to be stunted by societal messages that tell them females should be constantly agreeable, impossibly thin and sexy above all else? Researcher and author Rachel Simmons examines the challenges facing young women as they surf the waves of 21st century adolescence. |
Held in the main floor Gallery
Interested in vegetarian diets? Ever wonder what a vegan is? Looking for support regarding your dietary choices? Join us for Vegetarian and Vegan informational meetings presented by the Western Kansas Vegetarian Society. These meetings, which will alternate between discussions and cooking demonstrations, will aim to provide a better understanding of vegetarianism and veganism, nutrition, and possible food solutions. Any questions may be directed to Marleah Augustine or Eric Norris in the Adult Department.
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Held the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the main floor Gallery
This group is open to anyone interested in participating. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about herbs, including cultivation, culinary info, history, use in folk medicine, and more! For more information, contact Pam at 625-2920.
July 6th at 5:00pm: Summer Savory
July 20th at 5:00pm: Skull Cap
August 3rd at 5:00pm: Mullein
August 17th at 5:00pm: Roman and German Chamomile
The Hays Public Library provides English as a Second Language and Literacy tutoring services on a one-to-one basis. The library has a room, computer, and other materials for the use of the
students and tutors for class sessions. Contact Paula Elder at the Library (785-625-9014) to become a student or tutor, or if you have any questions.
ESL Student Information
Literacy Student Information
Become a Tutor
In the ESL program, tutors assist students in speaking, writing, and reading English in a more proficient manner. Tutors can concentrate on any area the student requests, with practical use being the main focus – learning the vocabulary needed to build life skills. Volunteer tutors spend approximately one to two hours per week with their students working on what the student and tutor agree are areas of needed improvement. Tutors do not necessarily speak anything but English.
If you are interested in the ESL services, please contact Paula Elder at the Library (785-625-9014).
You may wish to fill out the ESL Student Form in advance. This form asks some basic questions which will help us find someone that should be able
to work well with you. You do not need to be a library patron nor do you need to be fluent in English.
In the Literacy program, tutors assist students in learning to read and write better and in improving vocabulary for people unable to read or write or who simply want to increase their skills. Tutors can concentrate on any area the student requests with practical use being the main focus. Volunteers spend approximately one to two hours per week with their students working on what the student and tutor agree are areas of needed improvement. Tutors can help with practical English usage for a variety of circumstances.
If you are interested in the Literacy services, please contact Paula Elder at the Library (785-625-9014).
You may wish to fill out the Literacy Student Form in advance. This form asks some basic questions which will help us find someone that should be able
to work well with you. You do not need to be a library patron nor do you need to be at any specific level of proficiency in English.
If there is enough interest, a class setting may be developed to meet basic English needs, in addition to the one-on-one tutoring. This would be approximately two hours per week.
If you are interested in a class setting, please contact Paula Elder at the Library (785-625-9014). Completing a student form (see above) would be helpful in setting up the kinds of services you want/need and in developing the class objectives.
If you are interested in being a tutor, please contact Paula Elder at the Library (785-625-9014) and complete this Tutor Information Form. It will provide us with some information that will help us match you to someone who needs your assistance. No experience is necessary, just a desire to help.
If you have questions, please contact Paula Elder at Hays Public Library.
Computer Basics will be held on Monday.
Microsoft Classes will be held every Wednesday.
Friday will either be a repeat of Wednesday or Question and Answer.
Classes begin at 10 am.
Please sign up at the front desk as we have limited seating.
The library has the DVDs Internet for Beginners and Email for Beginners from a series called Webwise Seniors, which can be checked out at the main desk.