Key Policies

All policies for the Hastings Public Library are public record. Key policies are listed below and all other policies are available at the library on request.

If you have questions about specific policies, please let us know through the Contact Us form or email the Library Director.

Policy List

• Board Meeting Public Comment Policy (PDF)
• Community Room Policy and Guidelines PDF) - updated October 7, 2024
• Circulation Policy (PDF) - updated May 1, 2023
• Collection Development (PDF) - updated August 1, 2022
• Display Space (PDF)
• Fee Schedule (PDF) - updated October 7, 2024
• Library Materials Challenge Policy with Request for Reconsideration Form (PDF) updated November 2023
• Patron Code of Conduct (PDF) - updated August 2023
• Photography & Video Policy (PDF)
• Policies Regarding Children (PDF): Library Cards & Unattended Children
• Public Computer and Internet Policy (PDF) - updated October 7, 2024
• Social Media (PDF)
• Service Animals in the Library (PDF)
• Staff AI Usage Policy (PDF) - new October 7, 2024
• Study Room Policy (PDF) - updated October 7, 2024
• Teen Policy (PDF)
• Wheeled Vehicles in the Library, Guidelines (PDF)
• WiFi Policy