Upcoming Events

Summer Reading Opening Day All Day, June 11 Why let kids have all the fun? Join the Adult Summer Reading Program at Hackley Public Library. For each book you read (or listen to: audio books count too!) you can put your name into a drawing. How does it work? 1. Sign up for the program at the Circulation Desk starting on Monday, June 18. The first 300 who sign up get a special gift. 2. Read or listen to a book (or two or three!) from the Library. The books must be library books, and should be young adult or adult titles. Magazines and children’s books don’t count. 3. Fill out a form for each book, including the prize number, and drop it in the drawing jar. 5. At the end of August we will draw names for each prize, and from all the entries for a grand prize. Optional: You may write a short review of the book you read that we will post on our blog. We will not include your name with the book review. No reading logs, no minimum number of books to read. Read what you want and as often as you want. The more you read, the better your chances of winning!

Children's Summer Reading Begins 10:00 am, Monday, June 11 Signup begins for "Dream Big," Hackley Public Library's summer reading program. Kids register, pick up their reading logs, try for prizes in the cloud-jumping cakewalk, make fun dream-themed crafts and a batch of your own dreamy creamy ice cream

Ulysses Group 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 12 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.

Hackley Public Library Community Celebration & Literary Landmark Dedication 4:00 pm, Tuesday, June 12 Community celebration designating Hackley Public Library as a Literary Landmark, honoring the work of Verna Aardema Vugteveen, award-winning children's author. Program & dedication begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Muskegon Museum of Art auditorium, with reception to follow at Hackley Public Library. Programs includes a choir performance, Reader's Theater performance, remarks, unveiling of plaque, followed by refreshments. Phone: 231.755.6570 Directions: Muskegon Museum of Art/296 W.Webster Ave/Muskegon with reception to follow right next door at Hackley Public Library/316 W.Webster Ave/Muskegon - corner of Third and Webster

Pals Forever 6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 12: Pals Forever-Memoirs of a Labrador in his own words Richard L. Hamilton, author of Pals Forever and his grandson Sean, illustrator of Pals Forever, will be at HPL to talk about their book. Sean is a resident of Jenison. You talk to your dog, and most of the time it responds with obedience or with curious gestures when it does not understand you. Your dog is there by your side when you need somebody to listen. Oh, if your dog could only talk to you. InPals Forever, here is a black Labrador that does talk to you. You are fortunate if at some point in your life you have a pet that you can call your friend, and doubly fortunate if the pet can call you a friend. “Spadie Boy” was that kind of dog. InPals Forever, he tells his story in his own words. Perhaps his recollections will cause you to reflect on the fond memories of your dog, or of a dog that was once your best friend, and to reflect on those long ago memories of you being his best friend. Join a black Labrador on his journey, and be reminded of the simple pleasures of raking leaves, only to play in the pile, and taking long walks just to see what might be stirring in the woods, or hunting upland game birds on a colorful warm autumn day. If you are not already convinced that having a dog will make you a better person, Spade will convince you.” Richard and Sean will have books available for purchase and signing after the book talk.

Make Your Own Dream Board (Vision Board) Reach your goals Wednesday, 2 PM June 13 Kids create the life that you want to lead by making a dream board. Create your own vision board with pictures and words and things that are important to you and watch your life change. We will show you how to visualize a dream and begin to make it a reality.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 13 Meets in the Julia Hackley Room All levels of knitters are welcome, including beginners. Come to learn how to knit, have a problem solved, or just for camaraderie. If you are just starting out, bring a pair of size 7 or 8 needles and a light colored ball of worsted weight yarn, otherwise bring your latest project or your problem project. For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn.

Vikki Gasko-Green , Ventriloquist Dream Big - Read 2 PM Friday, June15 Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko-Green presents an imaginative re-make of the classic story of Peter Pan, as the audience helps Hank the polar bear achieve his dream of becoming a pirate. A cast of funny characters, including “Stinker Bell” the skunk make this a memorable event.

Dream Big Game Begins 10 AM Monday, June 18 Registration required where indicated Groups must register to attend ANY event Starting today kids will earn fun reading incentives when they play the Dream Big game. A Read to Me version lets all ages play. Kids can play any day they've read a book since their last visit.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday, June 18 Meets at the Torrent House

Hackley Public Library Board Meeting 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Tuesday, June 19 Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library. Open to the public.

Animals Around the World 2 PM Wednesday, June 20 This program is up-close, hands-on, safe and fun, truly unforgettable experience looking at live animals from different countries, and diverse ecosystems. Students will learn about the animals indigenous to various areas and their characteristics and behavior patterns.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 20 Meets in the Julia Hackley Room All levels of knitters are welcome, including beginners. Come to learn how to knit, have a problem solved, or just for camaraderie. If you are just starting out, bring a pair of size 7 or 8 needles and a light colored ball of worsted weight yarn, otherwise bring your latest project or your problem project. For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn.

Lego Mania Family Fun Day 2 PM Monday, June 25 Create your own world with legos and duplos. Come on in. We’ll supply the legos. You supply the imagination.