As a 21st century library, we offer programs and services to help meet the needs of our community, and we are always open for suggestions on ways we can serve you better.
In addition to our physical and digital collections, some of our current services include:
Free internet access
We have seven patron computers available for general public use (subject to our Internet Use Policy) and two Early Literacy computer stations for children.
We also have free wireless internet throughout the library if you choose to bring your own laptop or mobile device.
And we have WiFi hotspots that patrons (age 18+) may reserve and check out for a week at a time!
Copying/printing, scanning and faxing
We have a public use copy machine/printer available at a nominal fee of 10 cents a page for black and white and 25 cents for color. Faxing is available for $1 a page. Library staff will scan a reasonable number of documents to email or USB storage at no charge as time permits. For scanning, please call ahead if possible.
Interlibrary Loan
Request to borrow books not owned by the Hesston Public Library. We can request from Kansas libraries, and possibly out of state if needed.
Notary
Hesston Public Library does not provide notary service. Hesston Area Senior Center provides notary service by appointment and by donation. You can contact Hesston Area Senior Center at 620-327-5099 or email hesstonseniors@gmail.com.
Tech assistance
Hesston Public Library staff may provide basic technology assistance for installing Libby on devices or troubleshooting Libby issues. Staff may also provide basic technology assistance at the patron computers. However, if you know you will need assistance, please call head and make an appointment so we can best serve you, and our other patrons.
Room Reservation
Community room
Our community room may be reserved for free by any community member or group, during or outside of library hours, except for commercial/for-profit business events. The room’s legal capacity is 32 persons with tables and chairs, or 67 with chairs only. There is an attached accessible restroom with changing table, plus an additional sink and mini-fridge. Call 620-327-4666 or contact the library to ask questions or to schedule a reserve.
Study rooms
Located in the back of the library, the Study Room provides a private, quiet space for up to four people. This space is suitable for private meetings and online testing. This room may be reserved for individuals and small groups. It is also the library’s sound studio should patrons wish to borrow the library’s podcasting equipment.
History room
The Hesston History Room is the repository for local history, the work of local authors, Hesston High and Hesston College yearbooks and local artifacts. Located near the front entrance, the History Room is suitable for gatherings of up to 5 people. With glass on two sides, the History Room is in view of the cafe, entrance and circulation desk. With the door closed, the History Room provides sound privacy and dampening for small gatherings.
Outreach
Home delivery
For those unable to get to the library, we will bring the library to you! Contact the library if you are interested in having books delivered by calling 620.327.4666 or contacting us. We also are able to help select and prepare books for individuals who send others to the library to pick up their books.
Schowalter Villa and Hickory Homes libraries
We provide a rotating collection of fiction and nonfiction, regular and large print books to these locations.