Stormy the Magician Prepping the Foam Party
subject: Color photographs
description: Stormy the Magician, aka David Storms, creating foam for celebrants to play in at the 125th Anniversary of the library.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-07
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

The Foamy Hill at Thornapple Plaza
subject: Color photographs
description: A few people playing in the foam on the hill at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-07
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Kids Playing in the Foam
subject: Color photographs
description: Children playing in the foam at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-07
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Kids Playing with a Giant Connect Four Game
subject: Color photographs
description: Children with a giant Connect Four game, one of several outdoor games set up at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-07
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

People Playing in the Foam
subject: Color photographs
description: People playing in the foam on the hill at Thornapple Plaza celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Library.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-07
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Side 1 of the 125th Anniversary Library History Display
subject: Color photographs
description: Part of the Library History display created by Diane Hawkins showcasing key events in the library over its 125 years.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-10
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Side 2 of the 125th Anniversary Library History Display
subject: Color photographs
description: Part of the Library History display created by Diane Hawkins showcasing key events in the library over its 125 years.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-10
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

The 125th Anniversary Library Display Showcasing The Reminder Newspaper Covers About the Library and Book Titles From the Original Women's Club Reading Room.
subject: Color photographs
description: 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.
creator: Barbara Haywood
date: 2021-08-10
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Library History Timeline
subject: Timelines
description: A chronological list of key dates in the history of the Hastings Public Library from 1893 through 2021.
creator: David Edelman
date: 2022-03-10
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Timelines (chronologies)
type: Text

List of Hastings Public Library Directors
subject: Timelines
description: List of Hastings Public Library Directors from 1918 through 2022.
creator: David Edelman
date: 2022-02-25
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Timelines (chronologies)
type: Text

Letter from State Librarian Genevieve Casey to Mrs. Richard Groos
subject: Commercial correspondence
description: Letter from State Librarian Genevieve Casey to Mrs. Richard Groos supporting the Hastings Library Board's recommendation to acquire the post office for a new library location.
creator: Genevieve Casey
date: 1963-08-13
contributor: unknown
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Business letters
type: Text

Letter from the Hastings Public Library Board to the City Mayor
subject: Commercial correspondence
description: Letter from the Hastings Public Library Board to the City Mayor recommending purchase of the post office for a new library building.
creator: Hastings Public Library Board
date: 1962-12-06
contributor: unknown
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Business letters
type: Text

Letter from Head Librarian Helene Fairchild to Hastings City Parents
subject: Commercial correspondence
description: Letter from librarian Helene Fairchild to Hastings city parents encouraging them to use and encourage their children to use the library.
creator: Helene Fairchild
date: 1918-06-21
contributor: unknown
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Business letters
type: Text

Hastings Public Library Celebrates 125 Years Newspaper Article
subject: News in print
description: Newspaper article celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Hastings Public Library.
creator: Kathy Maurer
publisher: J-Ad Graphics
date: 2021-07-30
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/
format: Newspaper
type: Text

Handwritten Note from Mrs. Richard Groos to the Hastings City Mayor and City Council
subject: Commercial correspondence
description: Handwritten note from Mrs. Richard Groos to the Hastings City Mayor and City Council accompanying a letter received from the Michigan State Librarian.
creator: Mrs. Richard Groos
date: 1963-08-19
contributor: unknown
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Business letters
type: Text

HPL 125th Anniversary Plaque from State Representative Julie Calley
subject: Proclamations--United States
description: A framed proclamation initiated by state representative Julie Calley celebrating the Hastings Public Library's 125th anniversary.
creator: State of Michigan
date: 2021-09
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
format: Proclamation
type: Still image

Hastings Mayor Beckwith Signing for Ownership of the Post Office Building
subject: Black & white photographs�
description: Photograph of Mayor Becwith signing paperwork for the City of Hastings to take ownership of the old post office to become a library.
creator: unknown
publisher: J-Ad Graphics
date: ca. 1963
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Librarian Florence Wilson and Board President Mrs. Richard Groos
subject: Black & white photographs�
description: Photograph of head librarian Florence Wilson and Board President Ethel Groos looking at books.
creator: unknown
publisher: J-Ad Graphics
date: ca. 1965
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Librarian Eileen Oehler
subject: Black & white photographs�
description: Photograph of head librarian Eileen Oehler, 1974-1984.
creator: unknown
publisher: J-Ad Graphics
date: unknown
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image

Librarian Barb Schondelmayer (Furrow)
subject: Black & white photographs�
description: Photograph of head librarian Barb Furrow, 1984-2007.
creator: unknown
publisher: J-Ad Graphics
date: unknown
rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/
format: Photograph
type: Still image