Browse Items (33 total)

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  1906 Catalog of the Women's Club Library

  Small pamphlet printed in 1906 listing all holdings of the Women's Club of Hastings, MI.
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  A Brief History of the Women's Club Library

  Summary of the Women's Club of Hastings' formation of and involvement with and management of a library from 1896 through the mid 1990's.
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  Agreement Between the Women's Club and the Board of Education in Hastings

  Copy of the agreement between the Women's Club and the Board of Education in Hastings to place the Women's Club book collection in the new high school for both school and public use. Unfortunately the original signed agreement cannot be located.
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  Handwritten Note from Mrs. Richard Groos to the Hastings City Mayor and City Council

  Handwritten note from Mrs. Richard Groos to the Hastings City Mayor and City Council accompanying a letter received from the Michigan State Librarian.
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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 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 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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  Hastings Mayor Beckwith Signing for Ownership of the Post Office Building

  Photograph of Mayor Becwith signing paperwork for the City of Hastings to take ownership of the old post office to become a library.
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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 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'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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  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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  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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  Kids Playing in the Foam

  Children playing in the foam 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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  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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  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 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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  Librarian Barb Schondelmayer (Furrow)

  Photograph of head librarian Barb Furrow, 1984-2007.
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  Librarian Eileen Oehler

  Photograph of head librarian Eileen Oehler, 1974-1984.