General Information

Melanie Miller, Library Director

Contact Information: Library Board:
  David Dunn, Chair
1205 Main St, Hays KS 67601 Tina Wick, Vice Chair
  Jenifer Riat, Secretary
Adult Dept 785-625-9014 Ann D. Crowley, Treasurer
  Judy M. Flax
Children's Dept 785-625-5916 Avry St. Peter
  Kerri Sunley
Fax 785-625-8683 Mayor Chris Channell, ex officio

Library Hours
Map and Driving Directions to the Hays Public Library
Lending Information (fines, length of time, and maximum # of items)
Printable Application for Employment
Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of a Book
Hays Public Library Policy Manual

Winter Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
 Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed


Summer Hours begin the day after Memorial Day,
and continue until Labor Day.

Map and Driving Directions


The Chestnut Street District is home to numerous shops & eateries, and boasts a walking tour highlighting many places of interest dating back to Hays' time as a landmark Wild West town.


The Hays Public Library is located at the intersection of 13th and Main Streets in historic downtown Hays. Click the map for a larger version.


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Lending Periods, Renewals, and Overdue Fines
Type of
Material		 Loan
Period		 Maximum #
of Renewals		 Overdue Fine
(per day)
Adult Books (Printed and CD/MP3) 3 weeks 2 $.05
Bestsellers 2 weeks 0 $.10
Magazines 3 weeks 2 $.02
VHS, DVD, and Blu-Ray 1 week 1 $1.00
Non-Print (CDs, Books on Tape, etc) 3 weeks 2 $.10
Interlibrary Loan 2 weeks 0 $.10
Art Prints 4 weeks 1 $5 deposit +
$.25/day
Young Adult Books, Magazines, Non-Print 3 weeks 2 $.05
  Periodicals 3 weeks 2 $.02
  Video Games and Accessories 1 week 1 $.25
Children's Dept. Books, Magazines, Non-Print 3 weeks 2 $.02
Holiday Books 1 week 0 $.02
VHS, DVD, and Blu-Ray 1 week 1 $1.00
  Wii Games 1 week 1 $.25
Maximum Number
of Item Checkouts:
VHS (each dept.) 4
DVD (each dept.) 4
CDs 10
Books on Tape/CD 10
Audiocassettes 10
Pop or YA Tapes 10
CD-ROMs 2
PC and Video Games 2
Magazines 10 (5 of one
subscription)
Records 10
Other Charges
and Fees
Replacement Library Card: $1.00
Photocopies:  B&W: $.10/page
Photocopies:  Color: $1.00/page
PC Prints:  B&W: $.10/page
PC Prints:  Color: Varies per department
Microfilm Prints: $.25 for 1st page
$.10 each additional page
Fax - Send: $2.50/page (free if local)
Fax - Receive: $.50/page
Case to Non-Print Item: $.50
Lost or Damaged Item: Replacement cost of item
Printable Application for Employment at
the Hays Public Library

Click here for a printable application (66kb, requires Adobe Reader 8.0 or later). Applications are kept on file for 6 months.
Mail your completed application to:

HAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
1205 MAIN STREET
HAYS, KS  67601

Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of a Book

All individuals are welcome to request reconsideration of items held in the Hays Public Library's collection. If you believe an item should not be a part of our collection, click here for a printable reconsideration request form (71kb, requires Adobe Reader).

Hays Public Library Policy Manual

Click here for Hays Public Library's Service Policy manual, By-Laws of the Board of Directors, and Intellectual Freedom Policy.