About the Library
Directions
From Route 6 in North Scituate, take Route 116 South approximately 7 miles. We are located at 374 North Road (Route 116) on the right, almost directly across from the Hope Elementary School.
From Route 117 in Coventry, take Route 116 North. We are just past the Coventry/Scituate town line on the left.
From Route 295, take either the Route 14 west or Route 6 west exit, take Route 116 South.
Hope Library is located in the heart of historic Hope Village, across from the Hope Elementary School. Originally housed in the basement of a local church, the library was able to move to its present location due to the generosity of Miss Alice M. Howland, the librarian, and the efforts of the Hope Library Association, of which Miss Howland was the first president. The Hope Library Association formed in 1944 with the purpose of improving the library facilities for the Hope community. The original site for a new building was to be donated by the Methodist Episcopal Church. However, in 1965 Miss Howland gave permission to use some of the land donated by her for "public park and recreation uses" for the new Hope Library building. The town of Scituate gave the deed to the library association on the condition the building be completed within two years. In September of 1966 the library was dedicated.
In 1989, due to the growing population, Hope Library began a much-needed addition, doubling its size. Mounted on a granite pedestal with a cobblestone terrace is one of the original Hope Furnace Cannons, forged from the Hope Furnace Foundry, "dedicated to the men and women of the Village of Hope, Rhode Island, who have served their country in time of conflict." Today, Hope Library is able to offer its growing community a number of services, including the latest bestsellers for adults, award-winning books for children, public access to the Internet, programs for all ages, up-to-date reference materials, and a collection of audiobooks and dvds.
Library History
Library Staff
Director: Youth Services Librarian:
Paula DiBiase Rebekah Hamilton--Young Adult Services
Donna O'Connor--Children's Services
Jeanne Bent--Children's Services/Lib. Tech
Library Technician: Maintenance:
Dorothy Fassbender David Ellingwood
Anne Perkins Paul Homerston
Linda Weremay
Carissa Winsor
Board of Trustees
President: Janet Hanson Vice President: Linda Goolgasian
Secretary: Brenda Gardiner Tammy Tillman
Wayne Jenkins Eileen Godbout
Martha Asermely Erica Jacobson
Linda DeLuca Lori Lombardi-Burns
Join the Hope Library Association!
Yearly fee is $5.00 per person.
Help support the library with your membership. Membership fees help pay for programs and materials.
(Forms can be mailed or dropped off at the library.)
Thanks in advance for your support!
Hope Library
374 North Rd.
Hope, RI 02831
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Frequently Asked Questions
****"How do I get a library card?"****
To receive a library card and check out or download materials, you must visit the ibrary and present picture identification and documentation of a current Rhode Island mailing address. Documentation may include:
* Rhode Island Driver’s license
* Postmarked mail addressed to you with a Rhode Island address
*Rhode Island car registration in your name
* Copy of a current lease with your name and Rhode Island address
* A utility bill with your name and Rhode Island address
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parents or guardians are responsible for library items and any late fees, lost or damaged item charges incurred by children under the age of 18. Children must be present in order to be issued a library card and open a library account.
As a library cardholder you are responsible for the following:
* Returning all materials borrowed on your library card by the due date or paying late fees.
* Paying the replacement fees for library items that are lost or damaged while checked out to your account.
* Immediately reporting a lost or stolen card.
* Reporting any change of address, telephone number or e-mail address.
Library cards with an Ocean State Libraries logo are valid at all public libraries throughout the state.
****"Are there fines on overdue materials?"****
Hope Library does not charge overdue fines on its books. In lieu of fines, we ask that you make a small donation to the library and have a donation box located on the circulation counter. The library does charge fines on all audio/visual materials, such as dvds, videos, cds, audiobooks and children's audio kits. Fines on these materials are $1.00 per day.
Although Hope Library does not charge fines on books, if you receive a book from another library, late charges may be applied. Each library in Rhode Island sets its own policies regarding overdue fines. Books received through interlibrary loans are subject to the fines set by the owning library.
****"How Can I Renew an Item?"****
Items can be renewed online by accessing your account information located in the "Search Library Catalog" at the top of every page in our website. Login to your account by typing in the barcode numbers on your library card. You can also renew items on the automatic telephone renewal system (401) 736-0965 twenty- four hours a day, or by calling Hope Library (401) 821-7910 during library hours. Please note that you will need your library card to renew items using any of the above renewal services.
Items that have HOLDS by other patrons are not renewable. Also, dvds, cds, videos and audiobooks are non-renewable. If you have any overdue materials or fines in excess of $5.00, your renewal privileges will not be re-instated until the overdue items and/or fines are resolved.
****"How Do I Request Items?"****
Items can be placed on HOLD by searching the online catalog "Search Library Catalog" on the top of each page on our website. You can look up an item by Title, Author, Keyword, Series, or Subject. To request the item, click on "Request" to the right of the item information. You will be prompted to enter your library barcode and select your pick-up location. You may also call Hope Library during business hours and we can place the request for you. Items may be requested from any library in the state, including college libraries.
****"What is the Policy for Lost and/or Damaged Items?"***
You are responsible for any lost or damaged items checked out on your library card. A replacement fee for full value of the item will be assessed on your account. Borrowing privileges are revoked until restitution is made.
The library DOES NOT accept replacement items by the patron.
****"Where Can I Return Materials?"****
Library materials from Hope Library may be returned at any public library in Rhode Island. Books returned when the library is closed may be placed in our bookdrop, located in front of the library. Please note that all dvds, cds, and audiobooks on cd must be returned inside the library or be returned in a dedicated Audio/Visual drop box. If an AV item is damaged after being placed in a bookdrop (instead of an AV Drop) you will be charged full replacement value for that item.
****"How Do I Download E-Books & Music?"****
You can download books, movies, and music from E-Zone, by clicking on the "Download Books, Audiobooks, Music" box at the top of every page on our website. Once inside the site, visit the Get Started area inside the left column. This will guide you through using and downloading materials. First- time use requires downloading the software provided with the program. After this initial download you will be able to access materials and download to your computer, MP3 player, or (in the near future) your iPod. Please contact the library if you require any assisitance.
Hope Public Library
374 North Rd.
Hope, RI 02831
Phone: (401) 821-7910
Hours:
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 1-8
Wednesday 1-8
Thursday 1-8
Friday 10-5
Saturday 9-4
