Celebrate Hastings Public Library's 5th anniversary of our post renovation reopening October 14th from 10 am-2pm! In honor of our ins-"pi"-ring address- 314 N Denver Av-, we're throwing a pie social. Join us for a slice of pie and a scoop of ice cream, and view fun pie charts with facts about what we do here at HPL!

Are you too nice? Do you find it hard to be assertive and ask for what you want? Author Dr. Aziz Gazipura shares insights from his book "Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty." This talk will teach participants that the opposite of nice is not mean, but rather real. Learn how to say “no” when you want and need to, confidently ask for what you want and eliminate feelings of guilt, anxiety, and worry about what others will think. This author talk is available to view online on Thursday, October 13th at 3pm. Register by visiting our online calendar at www.hastingslibrary.us.

We had a terrific time at storytime today! We read & sang all about Frogs! 🐸 Played with Playdough, Lillypad hopping, and BUBBLES! 🫧 #storytime #bubbles #publiclibrary

Mega Brainz Kidz Club tweens had fun learning the importance of measuring to engrave vases on the laser cutter. They kept some for themselves and donated the rest to the HMS Garden !

A terrible tragedy and a story of hope. With many personally shot photos and videos, Stephen Quandt tells his story of meeting the inhabitants of the mostly abandoned town of Chernobyl, the totally abandoned city of Pripyat, and the dogs (and some cats!) that he encountered. Held on Wednesday, October 12th at 5:30pm. This program is available to view online at home or at the library in Meeting Room AB. To register, visit our online calendar at www.hastingslibrary.us.

Picture This!: "The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst With over a million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers--children and adults alike. A girl who is anxious on her first day of school learns that she carries an "invisible backpack" around with her everywhere, packed full of "invisible tools" that allow her to access her inner strength whenever she needs it. Don't miss out on Patrice Karst's other works, "The Invisible Leash" and "The Invisible Web." #patricekarst #theinvisiblestring #bookrecommendations #picturethis

We had a blast at Hastings 150th anniversary party! Thank you to everyone that made it possible and to Hastings Museum for hosting! 🥳

Create your own fall decoration in Pinterest Club! This month's project is a votive made with leaves, battery operated candles, and glass containers. Held Monday, October 10th at 5:30pm in the PIXLab. Register at www.hastingslibrary.us.

👏Congrats to Adilyn S. and Shaylee P. for winning this week's tumblers for registering during National Library Sign Up Month!

Celebrate Hastings with us at the 150th Anniversay here at the Hastings Museum! Face painting, coloring activity, and prize drawings are waiting! #hastingsnebraska #hastingsmuseum

Manga Club had a great time learning how to make T-shirts on the heat press in the PIXLab today. They even got a chance to show off their shirts in front of the Green Screen!

Join us as artist Jeremy Goodding does an oil painting demonstration as part of National Arts & Humanities Month! Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month with us! Award winning artist Jeremy Goodding joins us to demonstrate oil painting. Drawn to the challenge of creating his own compositions, he primarily focuses on still-life with an emphasis on light and shadow. This program starts at 2pm on Saturday, October 8th in Meeting Room AB. Thanks to AARP Nebraska for sponsoring this program!

Our Teens had a great time finishing up their Custom Tumblers on the Cricut!

Join us tonight starting at 5pm as we partner with the Downtown Association for a special virtual Pub Quiz! Participate in the cocktail challenge at any of the specified locations and get the code for the quiz!

October's spice is harissa powder, a ground blend of the spicy, earthy North African paste with a base of smoked chili peppers! Register for your kit today at www.hastingslibrary.us!

There's still space for you in the Make & Take class! Learn to read a pattern and do the prep for a vintage apron! This class has will be offered to adults 18+ in the PIXLab at 6pm on September 19th and 26th. Register today at www.hastingslibrary.us!

Mega Brain Kidz Club had a blast at Tuesday's program! The theme was Finish This with eight stations of different supplies including paint, LEGOS, cardboard, popsicle sticks, and clay and featuring projects like make do, comics, and creative writing. A project was started at each station and the kids rotated through them, adding their own touch to each project. We had some amazing creations and a ton of fun! Check out our calendar to register for upcoming Mega Brain Kidz Club events, Tuesdays at 4:30pm!

We had so much fun on Midday yesterday! Come meet Charlie the doodle at Tales for Tails! Check our calendar for more details!

Thank-you for everybody who came out for our Jar Lid Pumpkin Making class! Look at all the fun we had learning how to make these cute fall décor items.

Picture This!: "The World Needs Who You Were made to Be" by Joanna Gaines In the #1 New York Times bestseller, "The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be," Joanna Gaines celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. The book, illustrated by Julianna Swaney, follows a group of children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning into their own skills and processes, we discover that the same is true for life—it's more beautiful and vibrant when our differences are celebrated. #joannagaines #theworldneedswhoyouweremadetobe #bookrecommendations #picturethis

Join us for an afternoon with Pulitzer Prize finalist and PEN/Faulkner Award winner Hernan Diaz, author of "In the Distance" and "Trust." "Trust" is set during the roar of the 1920s around the Wall Street tycoon Benjamin Rask and his wife, Helen. Together, they have risen to the top of the world of seemingly endless wealth–all as a decade of excess and speculation draws to an end. But at what cost have they acquired their immense fortune? The conversation begins at 3pm on September 27th. Join us in Meeting Room B or from home! Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks at https://libraryc.org/cclsys. #hernandiaz #trust

Mega Brain Kidz Club is hosting a special program! We'll be engraving vases to donate to the Hastings Middle School Garden. Participants will also be able to keep one of their works of art for themselves! The program is for 3rd-5th graders and will be held on Saturday, September 17th at 11am in the PIXLab. Registration is required and there are only a few spots left, so claim yours at www.hastingslibrary.us today!

🐾Mookie had a blast with some new friends last Thursday! Don't miss the next Tales for Tails with Charlie the Golden doodle on Sept. 24th at 10am!🦮

What a great time with Muffin at Tales for Tails today! Muffin, Mookie, and Charlie come multiple times a month for snuggles & stories! Check our calendar for more details! #talesfortails

Dive into the past as professional genealogist Beth Sparrow teaches the history of homesteading and how to read Plat maps! This presentation is on September 24th at 2pm in Meeting Room AB for adults 18+. No registration required.