Hastings District Libraries

Would you like to be emailed when the Hastings District Libraries purchase new items by your favourite authors, on favourite topics or even add to a favourite collection, e.g. DVDs?

You may set up alert profiles so that when new works meeting the criteria are available, you will be sent emails.  Reserves may be placed from links within the emails.

Want to use My Account online? Ask at the circulation desk to have a PIN number added to your library card and ask about having a User Name.

This will enable you to log in to My Account in the libraries or from home, and access the following range of services:

Would you like to browse lists of new books, DVDs, CDs or Talking books?

Links are available on our Catalogue to items received during the current and previous month.  These are constantly updated and are searchable by collection.

You are welcome to renew items in person, by phone or online. See below for exceptions.

Items may be renewed once only.

There is no charge for renewing an item, but note that overdues and rental charges may apply..

Rental items cannot be renewed online, however you are welcome to renew rental items in person or by phone.  The rental charge is payable for the new issue period.

You may place your own reservations online, either in the library or from home.  Alternatively, ask a librarian to place reservations for you.

When the reserved item arrives in the library you will receive a letter in the mail or by email.

Can't find an item in the library? We welcome suggestions for purchase by our customers. 

Items are considered and purchased if they fall within our selection guidelines.  If it is decided not to purchase, an alternative is to apply for an Interloan from another library.

We encourage you to make the suggestion via the Library Catalogue, but you are also welcome to do this by phone, in person or email to Suggest a Purchase.