Book related events will take over the Hackley Public Library this fall.
Best selling author Mitch Albom will be on stage at the Frauenthal at 7:30 pm on October 4. The Detroit Free Press sports columnist and author of the best seller Tuesdays with Morrie will be talking about his new book, Have a Little Faith at this fundraiser for the Children's department sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
The Ulysses Book Discussion Group, led by Fran Fisher, resumes their monthly discussions of challenging books in September. The group gathers in the Julia Hackley room of the library at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of the month.
A book fair at Barnes and Noble will be held October 1 and 2. Purchase a book or a Nook or a even a cup of coffee on those two days and a percentage of what you pay will go to the Friends of the Library for the Children̢۪s Department. Bring a voucher -- see elsewhere in this newsletter -- or just tell the clerk you support Hackley Library.
During the whole month of October, youth can enter Write for Fright!, HPL’s annual scary story contest. Bring your stories and poems to the Library by October 31. The scariest tales will be printed in our Write for Fright! book. Winners are honored at an Author’s Night Award Program November 17. The contest is open to grades K - 6. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.
To learn more about these and other events at the library, turn the page or check Hackley Library on the web at www.hackleylibrary.org.
 | Composting Tuesday, September 7
6:00 pm Compost is composed of organic materials derived from plant and animal matter that has been decomposed largely through aerobic decomposition. (Wikipedia). Join Advanced Master Gardener Joe Hill as he discusses how to make and use compost to benefit your yard and garden. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.
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 | Muskegon County Genealogical Society Tuesday, September 7 6:30 - 9:30 pm |
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 | MS Support Group Wednesday, September 8 5:30 pm Torrent House. |
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 | Yarnspinners Wednesday, September 8 7:00 pm Torrent House. Storytelling Group. |
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 | Ulysses Group Tuesday, September 14 10:00 am Led by Fran Fisher, this book discussion group meets in the Julia Hackley Room of the Library on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00-11:30 am. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222. This month's book is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. |
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 | Tech Wednesday-Using the Online Catalog Wednesday, September 15 Tech Wednesdays 2:30 pm Each class will cover a specific topic and run from 30 – 60 minutes. No registration is required, just show up! All classes will start at 2:30 pm in the Julia Hackley Room. If you have your own laptop feel free to bring it along, otherwise these are watch and learn classes. September 15: Using the online catalog September 29: Searching for books using MeL October 6: eAudiobooks with Netlibrary October 27: eAudiobooks with Overdrive November 3: NoveList November 17: Facebook |
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 | Superhero Day Saturday, September 18
11 AM Come in costume as your favorite superhero, ready to display your powers. Kids will make Kryptonite Crystals, snack on Power Cookies and compete in a Superhero Cakewalk.
Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. |
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