On February 13th, the library presented our annual report to the Grant City Council. Here’s a quick rundown of what we accomplished last year: Want to read the full report? Click on the link below or stop by the library for a print copy of your own. Thanks for letting us serve our community for another year. Annual Report 2022-23
Want to learn how to design and print your own t-shirts, mugs, koozies, and more? Join us as Jen from Jen’s Crafty Crafts shares her expertise to help you learn to navigate the ins and outs of the heat press. Space for this class is limited to 5, so call the library at (308) 352-4894 to claim your spot!
Hastings Memorial Library is very excited to be bringing ESL learning to the community! This class is designed to build communication skills for native Spanish speakers. A $25 fee will include all class materials, child care, and a certificate upon completion of the course. Classes will begin mid August. We hope to see you there!
During the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Hastings Memorial Library has made the health and safety of library staff and our patrons our top priority. Effective Monday, October 19, the library will be open to the public Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 1 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday mornings from 9 AM- 12 PM. We will be closed with no services available on Fridays. Staff will be on site each weekday until 5:30 PM cleaning…
The following was published as a Letter to the Editor in the July 15th edition of the Grant Tribune-Sentinel. We know that the library’s closure to the public as a preventative measure against the spread of the coronavirus has been an inconvenience to many in our community. The Hastings Memorial Library Board of Trustees and staff members have put much thought and research into determining what level of service the library is able to provide, while still prioritizing the safety…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…