North Hastings Public Library

10/14/2026

Start your holiday shopping by supporting local.

Join us for the Harvest & Holiday Market on Saturday November 7th 10AM-4PM at the North Hastings Inspiration Place.

The North Hastings Public Library will be taking part at this market by offering used books and more!

We hope to see you there!

Be part of the first-ever community event at North Hastings Inspiration Place!

We're seeking local vendors, artisans, makers, growers, and small businesses for the inaugural Harvest & Holiday Market. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products, connect with the community, and be part of the first public event in this exciting new space.

Vendor applications are now open:
https://forms.gle/D8TTP6WJKfLfwRMy6

Please share this post with local vendors and community organizations to help us create a vibrant marketplace that celebrates local talent, creativity, and community spirit. See the poster for full event and vendor details.

09/29/2026

Important Library Closure Notice:
The library will be closed to the public beginning on October 5, 2026 to facilitate the move to the new library facility, with the library to reopen in the new location once all aspects of the move have been completed and no later than December 1, 2026

09/25/2026

A Special Meeting of the North Hastings Public Library Board has been scheduled for Tuesday September 29, 2026 from 9AM-11AM. The meeting will be held at 8 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft ON K0L 1C0

09/13/2026

A regular meeting of the North Hastings Public Library Board has been scheduled on Tuesday September 15, 2026 from 10AM - 12PM. Located at 8 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft ON K0L 1C0

09/02/2026

This fall, the North Hastings Public Library will be taking a temporary pause from regular library programming & Inter-library loan services as we prepare to move to our new location.

Our staff will be busy behind the scenes preparing collections, equipment, and services for the transition. While we'll miss seeing everyone at our regular programs, we're excited about what's ahead and look forward to welcoming you into our new space.

We will remain open during our regular hours at the current location, 14 Flint Ave. Bancroft, ON, with all other services still available (i.e. wi-fi, computers, printing, books, etc.).

Thank you for your patience and support as we get ready for this exciting next chapter!

09/01/2026

Programs at the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft):

Drop-in today for a boardgame session between noon-2pm.

We realize that school is back in session, but the fun doesn't have to end. Come by on Wednesday September 2nd at 3pm and join a STEM DIY periscope craft! Recommended for children grade 1-6.

Kindly note, that as we begin to prepare for a total library move, this will be the last week for regular programming at our current location.

08/25/2026

Happening this week at the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft):

Drop-in today for a board game or two, between 12pm-2pm

Join us on Wednesday at 1pm for a Jewel Mosaic craft, recommended age 4 & up.

Come in on Thursday between 1pm-4pm for a final game of Summer Euchre at the Library. $5 to play, winner earns a prize.

08/18/2026

Drop by the North Hastings Public Library in Bancroft this week for:

Boardgames today between 12pm-2pm- bring a friend and challenge yourself to any of our available games.

Think Turtle Presentation held on Wednesday August 19th at 1:00pm- bring the family and learn about how we can help Ontario's Turtles, presented by Kelly from Think Turtle Conservation Initiative. Although there will be no live turtles at this event, we have a special activity planned for afterwards.

Summer Euchre on Thursday August 20th at 1:00pm - 4:00pm. $5 per player, winner earns a prize.

08/13/2026

Let's Talk Turtles!
Have you ever wondered why Ontario's turtles need our help, why they cross the roads, or what simple actions really make a difference?

Join Think Turtle Conservation Initiative at the North Hastings Public Library on Wednesday, August 19, for an engaging Turtle Talk that is open to all ages.

How We Can Help Ontario's Turtles

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Location: North Hastings Public Library
Address: 14 Flint Avenue Station, Bancroft

Whether you're four or ninety-four, something is fascinating to discover about this remarkable animal species. We'll explore the important role turtles play in keeping our waterbodies healthy, the many challenges they face locally and across Ontario, and, most importantly, the practical things each of us can do to help ensure they remain part of our landscape for generations to come.

As turtle hatchlings are expected to begin emerging from their nests around mid-August, this is the perfect time to learn how you can make a difference. A focus of this Turtle Talk will be the incredible journey hatchlings make from their nests to the water and the simple actions each of us can take to give more of these young turtles the best possible chance of safely reaching the wetlands, ponds, rivers, and lakes they will call home.

Following the Turtle Talk, the library has organized a fun activity for children, and they have turtle colouring pages available as well.

Please note: This Turtle Talk does not include live turtles. Instead, our goal is to foster a greater appreciation for Ontario's native turtles you may encounter in the wild and to inspire everyone to become part of their conservation.

We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and conservation. Every person who understands turtles a little better becomes another voice helping protect one of Ontario's most remarkable and at-risk groups of wildlife.

We look forward to seeing you there!