Hastings Public Library

Hastings Public Library is funded by taxes from the City of Hastings, Hastings Charter Township and Rutland Charter Township. Property owners and renters within this tax base can apply for a free card by showing a government-issued photo ID bearing your current address. Children under 18 must bring a parent or guardian with a valid ID to sign up fo... r a card. The Hastings Public Library is the community's primary resource for information and knowledge. To fulfill its mission of "promoting life-long learning and enlightening citizens in a changing world" it has a collection development policy founded on the principles of intellectual freedom and equal access for all. The Library strives to provide a collection that balances viewpoints from across a spectrum of opinions and provides access to subject matter in formats that meet the needs of the community. The Library uses selection practices that are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the community with an emphasis on recognizing the needs of special population groups.Read More