Hobart Public Library

"Making books, periodicals, and other materials available to the community for the pursuit of entertainment, education, and information."

In April 1911 Judge J. R. Tolbert wrote to the Carnegie Foundation in New York city asking its help in establishing a library in Hobart. As a result of this appeal, the Carnegie foundation gave $10,000 to pay for a library building. The contract was signed on January 29, 1912 and the library was ready by September of that same year. The first librarian was Rev. J. B. Black and thanks to these historical efforts Hobart is able to offer many wonderful learning tools to the city.




As Head Librarian Gloria Boelte hopes that each visit to the library is a fun and positive experience by providing programs for children and adults alike.  Some of the services are Internet access, fax and copy machine, income tax forms, literacy help, and delivery to shut-ins and  nursing homes.  There is a reading and discussion series for adults and special summer programs for children.  The library also provides best sellers, westerns mysteries, Christian fiction, large print books, audio books, magazines and newspapers.  The library board and staff are dedicated to making the library a valuable and integral part of our community. 
 

What's Happening at the Hobart Public Library?

  • Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. (Sept. to May)  - Story time for all children
  • 5:15 p.m. (August to May) - Parents as Teachers Programs
  • Let's Talk About It, Oklahoma book discussion series for adults
    • "American Icons:  The Presidency, 1789-1815"
    • January to March
  • Oklahoma Reads Oklahoma - Final Literary Six-Packs are:
    • Cherokee Medicine Man - Robert J. Conley
    • Ramblin' Man:  The Life & Times of Woody Guthrie - Ed Cray
    • Prairie City:  The Story of an American Community - Angie Debo
    • Fire in Beulah = Rilla Askew
    • The Old Buzzard had it Coming - Donis Casey
    • Dance of the Thunder Dogs - Kirk Mitchell
    • NOTE:  Patrons may vote on which book they want Oklahomans to read in 2007.  Voting takes place in September & October. 
    • These books are currently available for checkout
  • Tea Party in January
  • Chocolate Party in February
  • Ice Cream Pary in August
  • Movies for children and teen will be schedules at least once a month - September to May

*call the Library for details on any of the listed topics.

 
Library Hours
Monday & Tuesday
Wed, Thurs, & Fri
Saturday

Contact Information
Local Phone
Toll Free
Email
Gloria Boelte
Linda Branam
Brandy Tointigh
 
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to noon


580-726-2535
1-888-363-9949 (county only)
[email protected]
Head Librarian
Assistant Librarian
Part-time Assistant

Board Meeting Dates
9:00 am at the Library, and open to the public
September 12, 2006
November 14, 2006

  Board and Trustees Agenda
Board and Trustees Minutes

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