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Services

The library provides the following services to the public. Items my be checked out for a 2 week period, and may be renewed if not on a waiting list. Books (Large Print/Regular Print) Video's & DVD's Audio Books Light Projection Box Cake Pans for loan Laminating Copies Puzzels Story Time Summer Reading Program Family History Research Inter Library Loan

After School Reading Program

At this time, with the pandemic circling the globe, the Hillcrest Lilbrary will not be hosting story time until further notice.  This is for the safety of our patrons and their children.  Stay home and be safe.  I will inform everyone when story time will begin.  Thank you  for your services. The children will enjoy stories, crafts and snacks. HOPE TO SEE SOME NEW FACES !!!

Inter Library Loans

  Inter Library Loans......are back in business If our library does not own the book or etc that you are wanting, we may be able to borrow it from another library in the state. If an item borrowed from another library arrives for you, the library will contact you for pick up. When you are through with the item you may return it to our library and we will return it to the lending library. Check out is usually 3 weeks. We now have library cards that may be used at other libraries You can now search and order your own books on ILL

Internet Policy

The Hillcrest Public Library is concerned for the safety and security of the users who access online information. The Library has no control over the content of the Internet and cannot be held responsible for what the user sees when connected to the Internet. The restriction of a minors access to the the Internet beyond that required by this policy is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian. The safety and security of users accessing the Internet require those persons to be cautious, thoughtful, protective of personal information and respectful of library policy, state and federal laws.

Rules of Conduct

In order for all patrons and students to enjoy full use of the library, they are asked to observe the following: 1. Please be quiet. 2. No obscene, profane or abusive language. 3  Service Dog Allowed 4. No alcohol or illegal substances. 5. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult or teenage sibling. 6. Return items in a timely manner so others my check them out

Meeting Room

The library meeting room will be open for use by any non profit club, group or organization in the community that needs a place to meet. Meetings in the library meeting room shall be open to all members of the community without charge. Closed meeting will not be allowed. Food and beverages may be served in the meeting room. Cleanup will be the responsibility of the organization using the room.
Hello everyone, Thankfully our county's  COVID cases are decreasing.  We still are under a few lesser services, but they hopefully will return to normal soon.  The following still applies:  If anyone would like inter library loans to be requested please contact myself at the Library (785)-729-3355 or come in and see me. Only 5 people in the library at one time, due to a small space We are wiping down the computers and tables with disinfecting wipes to clean and sanitize Bathrooms are not open to the public at this time Please feel free to come in and check out items, or if you would like, call me and I will gather books for you and have them sacked up and ready to go Thank you for all  your patients with this virus, hopefully soon we will be back to a full swing of thinsgs. Thank you again, Library Director Lori