North Hastings Public Library

05/28/2026

June 2026 at the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft).

NEW! Summer Euchre Thursday 4th, 11th, and 25th between 12:30-3:30. Please come on by or call the library to register, limited space available. $5 per player, winner earns a prize. Continues every Thursday in July and August.

SPECIAL SUMMER KICK-OFF EVENT: Scientists-in-Schools returns between 12pm-1pm Friday June 26th. This time with the theme of 'Noticing Nature' ages 4-12. Please call the library or come on by to pre-register for a spot!

Cook-A-Book Club June 18th between 3pm-4pm. Let's chat 'Summer Salads' & share our favorite recipe(s).

Littles at the Library at 10AM on June 20th- let's make something for Father's Day.

Loom Knitting: First and third Wednesday between 4-6pm & the first and third Thursday between 10am-noon. Kindly, note that Loom knitting will be put on hold for July and August, wishing Eleanor a wonderful summer.

Drop-in Board Games every Wedensday between 12pm-2pm.

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05/25/2026

Don't miss this event packed week at the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft)!

Drop-in on Wednesday May 27th for a round of board games or cards!

On Thursday May 28th @ 3:00 PM we are hosting Cook-a-book Club. Arrive ready to talk about all things PIZZA and share your favorite recipe.

On Friday May 29th, it's a P.A. Day for the school kids, drop-in between 10:00AM-1:00PM to join our LEGO build.

05/22/2026

A Regular Meeting of the North Hastings Public Library Board has been scheduled for Tuesday May 26, 2026, 10AM - 12PM at 8 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft ON K0L 1C0

05/18/2026

Join us this week at the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft) on Wednesday May 20th, 2026 for an afternoon of Board Games, stick around for Loom Knitting between 4pm-6pm. Eleanor will be back again on Thursday between 10am-noon for another session of Loom Knitting. A great opportunity to learn a new skill for only $5, materials provided and a loom to borrow.

05/15/2026

Friendly notice that the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft) will be CLOSED on Saturday May 16th in honor of Victoria Day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday May 19th at 10am. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy long weekend.
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05/11/2026

Reminder: North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft) is hosting Board Game sessions! Drop by any and every Wednesday between noon-2pm to play your favorites! You are welcome to bring your own game and encouraged to bring friends. This space is welcoming to everyone, library member or not.

Our library has games like; Chess, backgammon, scrabble, poker-dice, dominoes, cribbage, uno, puzzles, and many more!
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05/04/2026

This week at the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft):

Littles at the Library is happening on Saturday May 9th at 10AM, the day before mother's day. Come along with your little ones for a story and a fun Mother's day themed craft.

Drop by on Wednesday May 6th between noon and 2pm for a game of your choosing. Stick around for Loom Knitting with Eleanor's Creations between 4pm-6pm.

Join us again for Loom Knitting on Thursday May 7th between 10am-noon.

05/01/2026

Small Town Shorts Film Festival is returning this year with a theme of "New Beginnings". Create and submit a new short film up to 6 minutes in length for a chance to be selected to be screened at the Aron Co-op Theater & potentially win an award on October 1st, 2026.

Short-Film Category Groups (by age of director(s)): Age 12 and Under, Family, Age 13-17, Age 18-64, Age 65+

To enter, pick up a submission form from your local participating library; Early bird film submission is due August 20th, 2026. Final Deadline is September 8th, 2026.

Additional details and Guidelines can be found at North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft) or by visiting www.smalltownshortsfilmfest.ca

⭐Small Town Shorts is returning with an All-New Family Submissions Category ⭐
The whole family can have fun making a short film together and have the chance to see it on the BIG SCREEN at the Aron Theatre Co-op in October. The festival still has the ages 12 and Under category and the 13-17 category. The Family category is for films that are creative collaborations with family members of various ages. Stop by Marmora & Lake Public Library, Trent Hills Public Library, Madoc Public Library, Stirling-Rawdon Public Library, Asphodel-Norwood Public Library, Tweed Public Library, Brighton Public Library, or North Hastings Public Library to learn more. Or, visit www.smalltownshortsfilmfest.ca
We can't wait to see to the films you create 🎬

04/29/2026

May 2026 at the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft):

Come to the Library for a month filled with activities/events available to everyone for free!
Drop-in Board games every Wednesday afternoon
Loom Knitting First and third Wednesday and Thursday
Littles at the Library ("Something special for Mother's Day")
P.A Day Drop-in LEGO Build
Cook-a-Book Club ("Let's talk Pizza")
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04/27/2026

Pop by the North Hastings Public Library (Bancroft) on Wednesday between noon-2pm for some Board Games! Enjoy your favourite game or learn something new. We hope to see you then.
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