The library has several locations to display items for the enjoyment and enrichment of our patrons. Displays generally change monthly so stop in and see what's new.

Displays

Glass Case

We have a large glass enclosed display case just inside the north entrance from the parking lot. This is used for everything from art to  local history to library programs like summer reading. The public is free to suggest displays and if you have a collection you'd like to show, please contact us.

Past displays have included private artwork, Hastings history, animals, super heroes and pottery. A few examples are below:

Movie Memorabilia (2019)
Movie Memorabilia (2020)
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (2019)
I SPY inspired display for March is Reading Month (2020)

Display Boxes

Two flat display boxes are occasionally set around the library featuring small items often from private collections. In the past we have showcased matchbooks, postcards and other such collectibles.

Artwork

The main hallway upstairs across from the Community Room houses the

Normally featuring local artists, we try to rotate content every 1-2 months to keep it fresh.

2020 started off with a surreal bang. 13 Salvador Dali prints were on display, 6 of which could be viewed with Augmented Reality to enhance the experience. All Dali prints were loaned by Edward Englerth.

In 2019 we displayed art from several local artists including:

Kathy Blough

Elizabeth Schuurmans

Artists wishing to display their art can contact us.

Display Guidelines

See the Display Space Policy for information on what/when/how the Hastings Public Library will display items.

See the Display Agreement required for all displays of private items.