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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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  The Main Desk of the Library in the High School

  Photograph of the initial school library and the main desk.
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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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  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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  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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  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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  Members of the Women's Club in Period Dress

  In February, 1900, the members of the Hastings Women�s Club met to celebrate the �End of a Century.� Ten came dressed in the fashion popular in one of the century�s decades. Pictured above from left to right are:
  Sitting: Mrs. Frank (Nettie) Brooke (1830) and Mrs. John Lombard (1820)
  Standing: Mrs. James Sweezy (1800), Mrs. Richard (Allie) Bates (1840), Mrs. P.T. (Rose) Colgrove (1850). Mrs. Carrie Grant (1860), Mrs. William W. (Margaret) Potter (1870), Mrs. Charity Stauffer (1880), Mrs. Arthur Brown (1890), Mrs. Maggie Bailey (1900)
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  List of Hastings Public Library Directors

  List of Hastings Public Library Directors from 1918 through 2022.
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  Library History Timeline

  A chronological list of key dates in the history of the Hastings Public Library from 1893 through 2021.
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  Librarian Florence Wilson and Board President Mrs. Richard Groos

  Photograph of head librarian Florence Wilson and Board President Ethel Groos looking at books.
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  Librarian Florence Wilson

  Photograph of head librarian Florence Wilson, 1964-1974.
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  Librarian Eileen Oehler

  Photograph of head librarian Eileen Oehler, 1974-1984.
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  Librarian Barb Schondelmayer (Furrow)

  Photograph of head librarian Barb Furrow, 1984-2007.
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  Letter from the Hastings Public Library Board to the City Mayor

  Letter from the Hastings Public Library Board to the City Mayor recommending purchase of the post office for a new library building.
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  Letter from State Librarian Genevieve Casey to Mrs. Richard Groos

  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.
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  Letter from Head Librarian Helene Fairchild to Hastings City Parents

  Letter from librarian Helene Fairchild to Hastings city parents encouraging them to use and encourage their children to use 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.