What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.  

National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. 

At Hastings Memorial Library, we invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you’re a longtime patron, haven’t visited in a while, or a first-time visitor now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer. Our library provides free Wi-Fi and Internet access, copy, scan, and fax services, digital collections including Libby and New York Times All-Access, a makerspace, programs for all ages, and more, ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect. 

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Preparing for a career change? Launching a business? Raising a family? Embracing retirement? Hastings Memorial Library is here to support your journey. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities. 

Join us for special National Library Week events: 

• Tuesday, April 8^th, 3:30PM to 5PM; Bonus After School: Game Time – Grades 2-6 come and unwind after school with the library’s extensive puzzle and board game collection.
• Wednesday, April 9^th, all day; Library Open House – Stop in the library during regular Wednesday hours 10AM to 1PM and 1:30PM – 7PM. Enjoys snacks and refreshments and check out what’s new at your library.
• Wednesday, April 9^th, 11AM to 12PM; Family Storytime – Join special guest reader Miss Connie for books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Storytime is geared toward preschool and lower elementary students, but will be fun for the whole family!
• Wednesday, April 9^th, 5:15PM, Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting – Sit in on the monthly meeting of the library’s board and see your government at work.
• Thursday, April 10^th, 3PM to 5PM; Library @ the Lot – Come to the lot by Blume and visit the Book Bike, get a library card, even check out a book!  There will be music, sidewalk chalk, and librarians. What more do you need?
• Saturday, April 12^th, 10AM to 11AM; Second Saturday Storytime – Join special guest reader Miss Connie for the monthly Saturday edition of Family Storytime!
• Saturday, April 12^th, 1:30PM to 6:00PM; Friends of the Library 4^th Annual Puzzle Tournament – Puzzlers of all ages will compete to see who wins the title of 2025 Puzzle Champion.  Fun for all ages.

This National Library Week, take time to rediscover the library and see how it draws us together as a community. Whether you’re visiting for books, resources, or a place to connect, Hastings Memorial Library is here for you. 

First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April. 

For more information about National Library Week events at Hastings Memorial Library, check out the flyer below, go to our Events page, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Hastings Memorial Library.