Hastings Public Library

06/01/2026

We're starting the summer strong with storytimes, dinosaurs, sea monsters, insects, and more! Join us and unearth the fun! ⛏🦕🐛🐋📖

05/29/2026

The weather⛈️ may have changed our plans, but it's not stopping the fun!

Tomorrow's Block Party is moving INSIDE the library, and all of our community partners, activities, dinosaurs, and excitement are coming with it.

Join us from 11:30am-1pm for an indoor adventure that's still going to be dino-sized.🦖

05/26/2026

⚾️📚 Batter up for Library Night with the Sodbusters!

Use promo code HPL610 to buy $6 tickets and half of each ticket will go directly towards supporting the library! 🌟

Get your tickets now! 🔗👇

05/25/2026

Hot off the press, the 2024-25 impact report!🔥

These are just a few highlights of the 14 page report. We're sharing it at the next City Council meeting, and Kelly will be giving a brief presentation about the impact of our library in our community.

You're welcome to join—for the presentation or the whole meeting—May 26 at the Airport✈ at 6pm.

Even if you can't make the meeting, we'd love to know...🌟What was your favorite library moment of 2025?🌟

05/23/2026

Unearth the surprises of Summer Reading with Katie and Mayor Beckby!🦖🦕

Mayor Jay Beckby was joined during Thursdays with the Mayor on May 21, 2026 by Bookmobile Librarian Katie Schroder to talk about Summer Reading - including t...

05/23/2026

The library has officially been invaded by dinosaurs for the summer. 🦖

Fortunately, our librarians are trained in advanced de-escalation techniques like:
✔️ introducing Summer Reading
✔️ recommending books
✔️ issuing library cards
✔️ gently redirecting chaos toward literacy

Join us for Summer Reading 2026:
📚 May 30 – July 31
🎉 Kickoff Block Party: May 30 at 11:30 AM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages can join
☀️ Programs, events, prizes, and activities all summer long!

Apparently even the dinosaurs are signing up this year. 🦖

05/22/2026

We'll be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. Have a great weekend!

05/20/2026

Thank you for your patience!