This week is National Library Week. Every year in April, the nation sets aside a week to celebrate the important role libraries play in our local communities. Today (Thursday) is “Take Action for Libraries Day”. While this may sound a bit aggressive and perhaps a bit overwhelming, there are a lot of little things you can do in your every day life to show your support for your local library. Let’s break it down into three actionable steps: Stay Informed,…
Do you want more from the library? Tell us! Don’t use the library? Tell us why! Do you have ideas for how we can make our Perkins County communities better, cooler places to live? We want your input! The library is currently conducting a community survey to assess library usage as well as broader community needs. The survey consists of mostly multiple choice/checkbox questions with a few short answer questions for more feedback. Unless you choose to leave contact information,…
Hey 7th-12th graders! Do you like poems? Do you like crafty stuff? Do you like just hanging out and getting free food? Have I got a deal for you… Join us at the library Saturday, April 29th for Teen Poetry Night! We will have poetry readings, make found and blackout poetry creations, and just hang out. Also, there will obviously be snacks so it is a win all around. Bring a friend or many friends. Just give us a heads…
Join us for the 2nd Annual Hastings Memorial Library Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! Puzzles, prizes, food, and fun? What more can you want for a Saturday afternoon? Stop by the library and pick up your registration form today OR click on the picture below to be taken to the online form.
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…