Recorded Programs

Learn from Chesnut Street Floral how to create a beautiful floral arrangement, perfect for gift-giving or to brighten your space.

Jeff Tully presents an overview of the history of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, the origins of segregation in Kansas and the five court cases that comprised Brown on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. He’ll also discuss the impact of Brown 70 years later.

Dr. Marco Macias presents on Mexican American stereotypes

Photographer Ann Dean discusses the impact of photography through history especially on the Civil Rights Movement.

Dr. Alex Red Corn discusses stereotypes, imagery, and educational systems. This program was held at the Fox Theatre.

Join HPL and Rachel Murphy, owner of professional organizing company Simplify My Life, in learning the ins and outs of decluttering and organization.

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Dr. Sarah Elzay talks about what kind of plants and environments help bees survive.

Melissa Dixon from the Hays’ Convention and Visitors Bureau tells all about what there is to do in Hays this summer.

Randy Rodgers answers: Can We Save the Native Prairie and Prairie Wildlife from Invasive Species?

Dr. Matthew Clay tells us what he’s learned from his outdoor adventures.

Jessica Kerr with Golden Belt Bank provides tips for keeping your bank accounts safe.

Randy Rodgers answers: Can We Save the Native Prairie and Prairie Wildlife from Invasive Species?

Director Amanda Rupp of the Ellis County Historical Society talks about the new developments of ECHS.

Join HPL and Chestnut Street Floral for a demonstration on how to wrap gifts this holiday season.

Join HPL and Parties by Design, a local baker/cake decorator, in learning how to spruce up your holiday cookies!

Learn about a local business called Custom Creations and what they do to support the community.

Join HPL in hearing Brandon Nimz talk about the story behind The Gamers Guild and about the variety of games it carries.

Debra Bolton gives a historical presentation on indigenous people and their relationship with the natural world.

Ever wonder about your city and county government? This presentation will explore how Kansas counties are different from cities, what each does, and how they are financed. Presented by Hannes Zacharias through Humanities Kansas.

Bob Wilhelm talks about notable events in the history of Fort Hays and reads from his books based on them.

Founder of TreeTop Security, Dallas Haselhorst, presents tips and information on how to protect yourself online.

The owners of Chestnut Street Floral come talk about their business and share design tips for gift-basket making.

A program about getting started with Birdwatching and a how-to on binocular use.

Author Kate Benz and Host Skyler Robinson talk about what it’s like in the small town and setting of Benz’s book “Nothing but the Dirt”.

A talk about the relationship among wildflowers, pollinators and life on the Great Plains.

Amy Jensen talks about her family’s businesses, Professors Sandwich Shop and Jensen Farms. 

Learn how to roll sushi from the experts at Sake2Me. 

Chef Manuel Hernandez demonstrates how to make chicken tacos dorados. 

The owner of Cathy’s Breads, Cathy Drabkin, discusses the evolution of her business.

Jessica Moffitt with Prospectively Healthy shares her recipe for Beef Kafta.

Mildred Schindler Janzen speaks about her book “Surviving Hitler, Evading Stalin.”

Al Struttman with Moburts Specialty Grocery in Topeka gives a lesson on how to use sugar in combination with different spices when cooking.

Al Struttman with Moburts Specialty Grocery in Topeka gives a lesson on different oils, vinegars, and salts that can be used when cooking.

Al Struttman with Moburts Specialty Grocery in Topeka gives a lesson on spices. From January 13, 2023.