
Hastings Public Library
Library and Makerspace Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-7 pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm
Experience Your Library!
Experience all that Hastings Public Library has to offer! With storytimes, STEAM programs, online author talks, reading challenges, and so much more, we have something for everyone.
DISCOVER YOUR LIBRARY
Browse upcoming events for children, tweens, teens, adults, and families. Use your library card to login, reserve rooms, and create reminders for events.
Learn about the programs and services your library has to offer by signing up for the newseltter that speaks to you.
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PROGRAMS BY AGE
Littles (0-4) ››› Kids (5-8) ››› Tweens (8-12) ›››
Teens (13-18) ››› Adults (18+) ››› Family (All ages) ›››
READING CHALLENGES
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Begin your child's journey to a lifelong love of reading with this unique, incentivized program. From infancy to kindergarten, earn 21 books for your home library and a grand prize of a year's membership to the Children's Museum.
GROW INTO A LOVE FOR READING ›››
Reading Dragons
For ages 5 to 12, encourage your child to read for fun throughout the school year. The more they read, the more collectible cards featuring dragons and other mythical creatures they can win.
Summer Reading
Combat the "summer reading slide" where kids decline in their reading skills while out of school with an exciting reading challenge and incredible events all summer long.
ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY ›››
Winter Reading
Warm up over the holidays and winter break with the month-long winter reading challenge. Earn prizes and weather the cold as you log your reading minutes.
EVENT SERIES
Storytimes
Based on the Every Child Ready to Read model, infants and toddlers engage with reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing every Monday and Wednesday.
EVERY STORY MATTERS ›››
S.T.E.A.M. Tweens
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math every Tuesday with experiements, interactive activities, and creative projects.
FULL STEAM AHEAD ›››
Teen Underground
Be creative, socialize, and express yourself with games, art, and projects using the Makerspace tools for a break from school and daily life.
UNPLUG & UNWIND ›››
Tales for Tails
Great for reluctant readers, come read to a certified therapy dog who'll give a fuzzy listening ear and no judgment as you practice your reading skills.
SIT, STAY, READ ›››
Online Author Talks
Register for and enjoy a range of online talks from bestselling authors, thought leaders, and award-winning experts made possible by a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION ›››
Echoes of the Heartland
Hear the voices of Nebraska's rich past with stories and presentations of history, culture, music, and more from 12 Humanities Nebraska speakers.
CONNECT TO THE PAST ›››
Senior Planet
For those 55 and older, attend classes that empower you to connect with the digital world and build confidence as you learn computer basics and safety.
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