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TumbleBooks Free Access

TumbleBooks Free Access

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TumbleBooks has given libraries free access to its book databases through August 31, 2020.  TumbleBooks’ databases cover all ages, are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! Patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.  To access this resource simply click on any of the links below:  TumbleBook Library  – K-6 children’s ebook database TumbleMath – K-6 math ebook database…

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resource Page

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resource Page

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Your librarians are still hard at work inside the library brainstorming new, innovative ways we can serve you during the course of our closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  First up is our new COVID-19 Resource Page.  The page contains COVID-19 Fast Facts, links to reliable facts and information about the disease and subsequent pandemic. Additionally, there is a page called Fun Stuff to Do Online with links to activities, resources, and free digital books that can be accessed while…

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Temporary Curbside Checkout Service now available.

Temporary Curbside Checkout Service now available.

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In an attempt to continue serving our community during this period of social distancing and closures, the Hastings Memorial Library is instituting “Curbside Checkout” of materials. If you are interested in this service, please follow the following procedures: Checking Out Requested items are for registered Hastings Memorial Library patrons with cards in good standing. We will not be issuing any new library cards at this time. Requests can be made the following ways:1) Via email (hml@gpcom.net) and voicemail at anytime….

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An Open Letter From the Library Director

An Open Letter From the Library Director

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Dear friends, The global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has brought about unprecedented and uncertain circumstances for all of us. At Hastings Memorial Library, the health and safety of our patrons as well as our staff members is of utmost importance. In order to ensure this safety, Hastings Memorial Library will, effective immediately, be closed to the public until further notice. 1) Patrons are encouraged to keep items they already have at home until further notice. Any fines that accrue during this…

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Fast Facts

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Fast Facts

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With so much information out there about COVID-19, it can be hard to know what is true and what is not.  Did this Facebook post actually come from a doctor or from someone who just changed their first name to doctor? Luckily, we have gathered information from reliable sources so you can find facts and only the facts.  Click on any of the links below for more information. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center…

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Innovation Studio Class Schedule 3/9 through 3/14

Innovation Studio Class Schedule 3/9 through 3/14

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Check out the Innovation Studio training schedule for the next two weeks.  Please call the library at (308) 352-4894 to reserve your spot in a class.  We only have 4 more weeks before our studio moves on!  Come in and get trained so you can make all the things!   Tuesday, March 10: Vinyl Cutter 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM  3D Printer 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.     Laser Cutter 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.        Wednesday, March…

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Overdrive Connection Issues

Overdrive Connection Issues

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Did you have issues connecting to your Overdrive account this weekend?  Guess what?  So did everyone else!  There was a major power outage in Lincoln on Friday night and it knocked out all of the State of Nebraska government internet service. This included all Nebraska Library Commission hosted websites including this website AND Oveydrive.   They are aware of the problems and are working to resolve everything.  Thank you for your continued patience and we hope everything is up and running…

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Innovation Studio Class Schedule Jan 18-25

Innovation Studio Class Schedule Jan 18-25

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Below is a list of training classes scheduled for the Innovation Studio (makerspace) over the next week.  Minimum age requirements apply.  Space is limited.   Call the library at (308) 352-4894 or email hml@gpcom.net to reserve your spot. Saturday, January 18th: 3D Printer                          9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.            (3 spots available) Tuesday, January 21st: Sewing/Embroidery Machine       1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.  …

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Makerspace Open House

Makerspace Open House

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Join us to celebrate the grand opening of our Library Innovation Studio makerspace.  If you have been wondering what you’ve been hearing so much about, here is your chance to check it out for yourself!  

Hold up… we have a webpage?!

Hold up… we have a webpage?!

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Dang!  This place has got some cobwebs….and a collection of tumbleweeds in the corner!  Val!  Grab the broom!  Yeah!  No, the long one that will reach into the corners. OK.  So we know.  It has been a LONG LONG time since we posted on here, BUT we are cleaning up, adding and updating pages, and getting reading for a busy, fun-filled summer at the library.  So click around!  The Kids’ Summer Reading Page is updated, the Adult Reading Program stuff…

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