Celebrating National Library Week - April 7 - 13
Lets introduce our Hillsboro Public Library staff:
Meet our Director
Jeanie Bartel
Jeanie is a book lover who has
been the HPL director since 2017.
She is Mom to four children,
and Gramma to one adorable toddler.
A fun fact about Jeanie:
Her first language is German!
Up next is Children’s Librarian
Rhiannon Schmidt
Rhiannon began working at HPL in 2012
becoming the Children’s Librarian in 2017. She is Mom to two daughters, a step-daughter, and welcomed another daughter on April 8.
A fun fact about Rhiannon:
She enjoys doing arts and crafts.
Meet Sara Major
Fun Fact: Sara love jigsaw puzzles, lakes/oceans, sunsets, hiking, and time with family!
Meet Grace
Grace is a senior at Hillsboro High School and has worked at HPL since 2022. A fun fact about Grace: she loves to run!
Meet Malinda Just
Fun Fact: Malinda is a writer in places like The Hillsboro Free Press, Fathom Magazine and The Christian Leader.
Entertainment Announcement
We are happy to welcome Casey Donahew back to Marion, KS for Chingawassa Days 2024! He will perform June 1st 2024 at 9:00 PM at Central Park on the main stage!
Over the last 18 years, Casey Donahew has risen from a favorite on the local Texas music scene, racking up 21 #1 singles, to a nationally hot touring act who consistently sells out venues all across the country. Be sure to come this summer at
Chingawassa Days 2024!
Rotating Book Van!
See what we have
Cake Pans!
Come in and see what cake pans
we have for checkout!
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