The Hastings Branch Library, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, for approximately one month to relocate to a temporary location. The library will reopen at the W.E. Harris Community Center, located at 400 E. Harris St., Hastings, on Tuesday, Sept. 3. This move is a necessary step in the planned construction of a new community center and library, which St. Johns County anticipates opening in fall 2025.
Patrons can no longer place holds on items for pick up at the current location. During the closure, no items will be due, all holds will be extended and impacted patrons will not accrue late fees. The book drop will also be inaccessible, and donations will not be accepted at either location.
In addition, Aug. 3 is the last day residents may pay utility bills at the Hastings Branch Library. This service will not return once the library reopens at the new location. Utility bills can be paid online (sjcfl.us/pay-bill-online), over the phone by calling 1-844-752-8845, or by mail. To learn more about how to pay utility bills, go to sjcfl.us/departments/utility-department or contact the Utility Department at 904-827-2700.
Patrons who would like to use library services are encouraged to go to one of the other branches or the Bookmobile. Patrons may also take advantage of various online resources, including e-books, databases and digital newspaper access on the St. Johns County Public Library System website at sjcpls.org. For more information about this closure, library branches, the Bookmobile or other St. Johns County Public Library System services, go to the SJCPLS website or email sjcpls@tblc.libanswers.com.
