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COVID-19 Resources

Local Coronavirus Resources

Local Health

  • Barry Eaton District Health Department Coronavirus Page: get the latest local updates on cases and resources
  • Spectrum Health Coronavirus Resources

Mental Health Resources

  • Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Free downloadable kids coloring book and adult guide on helping kids understand changes happening due to COVID
  • Sesame Street and CNN Town Hall on COVID-19: Watch the entire video at CNN.com. Aired on CNN Saturday March 25th and was focused on parents and children.
  • Talking to Children about COVID-19: from ZeroToThrive.org, a part of the University of Michigan. Note the link downloads a PDF file.
  • ZeroToThrive.org: resources from the University of Michigan on coping during the COVID-19 situation including a children's coloring book and various guides to help parents and children.
  • COVID19 Books for Children: from Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan (4 titles). Note this link opens to a Google Drive page.
  • Managing COVID-19 Anxiety: (all ages) from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, including:
    • Tough Time for Teens
    • Homeschooling During The Coronavirus Quarantine
    • Anxiety & COVID 19 Part 2: Tips for Parents
    • Recommendations for Children and Parents: Managing Anxiety and OCD During COVID-19
    • Child and Caregiver Anxiety and Fears about COVID-19

Local Food Assistance

  • Hastings Fresh Food Initiative: from the United Way, subject to change
  • Hastings Area Schools Meal Support: from Hastings Schools and the YMCA
  • DK Schools Meal Assistance Program
  • Lakewood Schools Meal Support
  • TK Schools Meal Support Registration
    • TK Schools Meal Assistance Program
  • Barry County Cares: food and personal item assistance Facebook page
  • Barry County Restaurant Takeout & Delivery Menus: Facebook page provided by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce

Local Assistance and General Resources

  • MSU Extension Navigating Money Challenges: webinars April-June to help families deal with money challenges during the coronavirus outbreak. Pre-register for the date of your choice, see this poster for a full list of dates.
  • Barry County United Way: Coronavirus assistance programs and more. Some are also listed below.
  • Barry County Chamber of Commerce Resources Page
  • City of Hastings Facebook Page

State/National

  • State of Michigan Coronavirus Info Page: includes known infections by county, guidelines, Executive Orders and more.
  • Map of Food Locations for Children: Michigan state map of where families can find meal locations during school closures.
  • Coronavirus FAQ: from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
  • CDC: main coronavirus page of the CDC covering symptoms, guidelines, resources and more.
  • Michigan DNR: Information on closures, open facilities and more.
    • NOTE: for the duration of the coronavirus situation, the DNR is waiving the need for a Recreation Passport to enter state parks.
  • Small Business Assistance Programs
  • Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet

Vaccine Information

  • World Health Organization: Myths and misconceptions about vaccines

  • National Library of Medicine consumer-level info on COVID vaccines as it becomes available

  • APIC- Understanding herd immunity and the COVID vaccine

  • Michigan's COVID vaccine information site

All residents are encouraged to visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine for the most up-to-date information about vaccine eligibility, safety information, and clinic locations. Residents who don’t have access to the internet or who struggle to use a computer can also call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, which is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Everyone’s individual situation is different; consult a healthcare provider for specific medical concerns.

Trusted Resources from the State of Michigan

Michigan COVID-19 hotline:1-888-535-6136. 

  • Find a test site in Michigan
  • MI COVID alert app 
  • State of Michigan searchable COVID FAQ
  • Michigan.gov/coronavirus :: Michigan's central repository for information includes: 
    • Register for news updates via email
  • Facebook.com/MIGovernment
  • Governor's homepage with all State of Michigan updates

Assistance for individuals:

  • Eviction Diversion Program (Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth)
  • Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is available to provide assistance including food, emergency relief, and housing services.

  • Contact information for MDHHS offices by county
  • Facebook.com/MichiganHHS

Information about children and education from the Michigan Department of Education

Assistance for Small business in Michigan:

  • Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative
  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation :: provides resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Resources for Employers:

  • Employer-specific, sector-by-sector Michigan guidance for re-opening
  • US Department of Labor coronavirus Resources  
  • Common Issues Employers and Workers Face: FAQs from the US Dept of Labor

Trusted Resources from the Federal Government

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention :: Coronavirus facts and guidance from the federal government
  • Coronavirus.gov
  • Ready.gov/Pandemic :: Pandemic preparedness for your family and your community
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HPL COVID Status

ReOpening Status: Phase 2

- Open to the public, Come Inside!
- Computer use for 1 hour daily
- No overdue fines through 3/31/2021

See the
Phased ReOpening Plan
and
COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan

Location & Hours

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

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Phone: 269-945-4263
Fax: 269-948-3874
E-mail: staff@HastingsPublicLibrary.org

The Library is OPEN! Drive-thru is also still available.

Library & Drive-thru Hours (effective February 1, 2021):

- Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10am - 6pm
- Wednesday, Thursday: 10am - 7pm
- Saturday: 10am - 2pm

Upcoming Events
  • 01
    Mar
    04:30 PM
    Library Board Meeting —
    Community Room or Zoom, See News for Updates,
    01
    Mar
    04:30 PM
  • 02
    Mar
    01:30 PM
    Great Decisions - Virtual —
    Zoom - Contact Organizers for Link,
    02
    Mar
    01:30 PM
  • 03
    Mar
    02:00 PM
    VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) —
    Community Room,
    03
    Mar
    02:00 PM
Previous events… Upcoming events…
News
  • Save Me From Money Worries - Budgeting & Wants vs. Needs Feb 26, 2021
  • New Items as of February 18, 2021 Feb 25, 2021
  • Ancestry Library Edition Available Thru June 30, 2021 Feb 22, 2021
  • RBDigital Magazines Move to OverDrive/Libby Feb 22 Feb 19, 2021
  • Tax Forms Available Feb 04, 2021

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