Hastings Public Library's 125th Anniversary

Collection Items

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  HPL 125th Anniversary Plaque from State Representative Julie Calley

  A framed proclamation initiated by state representative Julie Calley celebrating the Hastings Public Library's 125th anniversary.
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  Three Library Directors

  The three most recent HPL Directors. Left to right are Evelyn Holzwarth (2007 - 2015), Laura Ortiz (2015 - 2017) and Peggy Hemerling (2017 - present)
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  Hastings Public Library's Home in the Old Post Office from 1965 to 2007

  The front facade of the Post Office that became the Hastings Public Library in 1965 at the corner of Church and Court streets, Hastings, MI.
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  Hastings Public Library's Home as of 2007

  The front facade of the current Hastings Public Library at 227 East State Street, Hastings, MI.
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  The 125th Anniversary Library Display Showcasing The Reminder Newspaper Covers About the Library and Book Titles From the Original Women's Club Reading Room.

  The 125th Anniversary Library Display Showcasing The Reminder Newspaper Covers About the Library and Book Titles From the original Women's Club of Hastings Reading Room. Created by Barbara Haywood.
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  Side 2 of the 125th Anniversary Library History Display

  Part of the Library History display created by Diane Hawkins showcasing key events in the library over its 125 years.
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  Side 1 of the 125th Anniversary Library History Display

  Part of the Library History display created by Diane Hawkins showcasing key events in the library over its 125 years.
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  People Playing in the Foam

  People playing in the foam on the hill at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
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  Kids Playing with a Giant Connect Four Game

  Children with a giant Connect Four game, one of several outdoor games set up at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
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  Kids Playing in the Foam

  Children playing in the foam at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
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  The Foamy Hill at Thornapple Plaza

  A few people playing in the foam on the hill at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
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  Stormy the Magician Prepping the Foam Party

  Stormy the Magician, aka David Storms, creating foam for celebrants to play in at the 125th Anniversary of the library.
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  Librarian Florence Wilson

  Photograph of head librarian Florence Wilson, 1964-1974.
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  The Main Desk of the Library in the High School

  Photograph of the initial school library and the main desk.
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  Hastings Public Library's First Public Home in the High School Circa 1918

  Photograph of the original high school in Hastings, now the middle school. The Women's Club first moved their private reading room to this new public location in 1918.
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  Hastings Public Library Celebrates 125 Years Newspaper Article

  Newspaper article celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Hastings Public Library.
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  Hastings City Council Approves Purchase of Post Office for New Library - Part 2

  Newspaper notice that on November 25, 1963, the City Council approved purchase and use of the old post office for a new public library
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  Hastings City Council Approves Purchase of Post Office for New Library - Part 1

  Newspaper notice that on November 25, 1963, the City Council approved purchase and use of the old post office for a new public library.
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  Hastings City Council Creates the Hastings Public Library

  Newspaper notice of formal creation of the Hastings Public Library by issuance of an Ordinance by the City Council on December 23, 1963.
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  List of Hastings Public Library Directors

  List of Hastings Public Library Directors from 1918 through 2022.

• Hastings Public Library's 125th Anniversary