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Hastings Public Library

Library of Things and Library of Things Jr.

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The Library of Things (LoT) is a unique collection of physical items that can be checked out just like books. We have a diverse collection ranging from sewing machines to metal detectors to snow shoes. In December 2023 we introduced a Jr. collection with STEM items like coding robots, remote controlled cars, musical instruments and more.

Any Lakeland Library Cooperative patron 18 years of age or older can check out LoT items in person at the library with exceptions noted below. Bring in your library card and an ID, review & sign the LoT Agreement and enjoy your item for one or three weeks depending on the Thing.

Notes:

  • LoT items cannot be renewed.
  • Thing availability subject to change.
  • Hotspots and Museum Passes can only be checked out by Hastings Public Library card holders.

New LoT Jr. items in December 2023 (these items made possible with a grant from the Hastings Elks Lodge #1965)

  • Botley Coding Robot
  • Car Activity Rug
  • Cosmic Space Projector
  • Count Your Chickens Game
  • Kids' Croquet
  • Dino Blasters
  • Dinosaurs Activity Play Mat and Figures
  • Electronic Drum Kit
  • Gravity Maze Marble Run
  • Hoot Owl Hoot Game
  • Indoor Fort Kit
  • Magna Tiles
  • RC Cars
  • Snap Circuits Jr.
  • Snap Circuits Arcade
  • Snap Circuits Green Energy
  • Sphero BOLT Robot
  • Survive the Quake
  • Tabletop Shuffleboard
  • Kids' Yoga

Catalog of Things

Museum Passes

Grand Rapids Children's Museum Pass

Note: Only Hastings Public Library cardholders can check out Museum Passes.

Gerald R. Ford Museum Pass

Note: Only Hastings Public Library cardholders can check out Museum Passes.

Get Outside

Library of Things Bird Watching kit with 2 pairs of binoculars adn bird reference books

Library of Things Snowshoes Chinook Model 25

Metal Detector - Child/Small Adult

Metal Detector Kit #2

Metal Detector with spade

Toppling Tower wood game

Bocce Ball

RollZee yard dice game

Portable Corn Hole

Library of Things Geocaching kit with AGPS and guide books

Play

Library of Things Cribbage board, pegs and cards

Library of Things Euchre cards and play book with Uno

Library of Things Laser Tag, 2 pistols

2 sets of 2 available

Library of Things 3 in 1 Card Games with dominos, multipurpose card game deck, monopoly card game
Library of Things Educational Dominoes with tiles plus go fish and old maid card games

Fitness

Library of Things Mindfullness kit with dvd, cd and two books Library of Things Yoga Mat with blocks
Library of Things Senior Fitness with stretch bands, dvd and book

Library of Things Yoga Kit with mat, blocks, book and 2 dvds

Learning for All Ages

TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator

Wifi Microscopewith experiment book
Library of Things Telescope with two books

Playaway

Preloaded tablets with games and educational activities for Kids, Teens and Adults.
No internet connectivity.

Get Crafty

Sewing Machine #4

Sewing Machine #5

Tools

Library of Things Energy Monitor kit Library of Things Boroscope kit
Library of Things Laser Level and Stud Finder

Drill and Tools Kit

Home Office

Library of Things paper Shredder

Library of Things Home Organization kit with labeler and how to organize book

Book Magnifier

Technology & Electronics

Library of Things WiFi Hotspot

Note: Only Hastings Public Library cardholders can check out Hotspots.

Roku Express


Library of Things Bluray Player

Library of Things A/V Screen

Slide Viewer

Portable Turntable

Portable CD Player

Library of Things Jr.

Sphero Bolt

Botley


Snap Circuits Jr.

Snap Circuits Arcade

Snap Circuits Green Energy

Cosmic Space Projector

Survive the Quake!

Hoot Owl Hoot

Count Your Chickens

Shuffleboard/Curling

Remote Control Stunt Car

Remote Control Stunt Car

Gravity Maze

Indoor/Outdoor Croquet

Kid's Yoga

Magna Tiles

Ukulele
Coming January 2024

Folding Piano
Coming January 2024

Electronic Drum Kit

Cars Play Rug

Dinosaurs Play Mat and Figures

Fort Building Kit

Robotic Cat
Coming January 2024

Nerf Laser tag for 4
Coming January 2024

Toniebox National Geographic
Audiobooks and Music Player
Coming January 2024

Toniebox Disney
Audiobooks and Music Player
Coming January 2024

Pengoloo
Coming January 2024

Zingo
Coming January 2024

Library of Things Braiding Bracelets kit

In Library Use Only

Library of Things Duct Tape kit

In Library Use Only

Dino Blasters

Window Project Updates

Latest News:

3/4/24: The windows are done! Final details are being wrapped up, including interior building cleaning.

Location & Hours

Main Branch
Hastings Public Library
227 E. State St., Hastings, MI 49058

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Phone: 269-945-4263
Fax: 269-948-3874

Library & Drive-thru Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
  • Friday: 9am - 6pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 3pm

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