Upcoming Events at HPL

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 26 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

WWII In their own words 6:00 PM, Thursday, September 27 “Larry Martin's World War II - In Their Own Words”is based on one man's firm dedication to bringing the stories of WWII to as many people as possible. The goal is to share with the world exactly what the heroes who fought for our freedom during the Second World War did, and to pay them tribute while educating everyone on the facts and the significance of this tragic and important event in our nation's history. Mr. Martin will be speaking specifically about Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, United States Army Air Corps. He was a Tuskegee Airman who flew 18 combat missions aboard the P-51 which was one of our finest fighter planes. He flew with the 15th Air Force out of Foggia Italy in 1944. He was shot down August 12th 1944 over Toulon France. He was put in Stalag Luft 3 (which was the same prison that the 1963 movie the Great Escape was set in.) He was in a force march out of Poland back into Germany ahead of the Russian Army. Upon arriving in the Munich area he was freed by Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army. He went to Dachau Death Camp because it was near and he had never heard of it, where he saw thousands of dead people. Mr. Martin will be able to answer questions on other WWII topics as well. His website is http://lmww2.com. Held at the USS LST 393: 560 Mart Street, Muskegon. Free and open to the public. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation.

Fall Storytimes 6:45 pm, Monday, October 1 Ages 3-7 Registration Required. Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project and treat. Call 231-722-7276 x 233 to register.

Myth and Magic of Plants 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2 Marcia Willbrandt returns with her popular program on the Myth and Magic of Plants. Learn about the historical and magical uses of plants, explore the symbols of Halloween, and make an herbal protection charm to keep safe over the spooky Halloween Season. Held in the Julia Hackley Room. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 3 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

Computer Class 11:00 am, Thursday, October 4 Computer classes return! De Ondra Pentecost will teach computer skills in the Julia Hackley Room every Thursday during October and November. Registration is required, and opens 2 weeks before the classes start. Oct 4 and 11: Basic Computers Oct 18 and 25: Word Processing Nov 1 and 8: Internet/Email Nov 15 and 29: TBA

Computer Class 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 4 Computer classes return! De Ondra Pentecost will teach computer skills in the Julia Hackley Room every Thursday during October and November. Registration is required, and opens 2 weeks before the classes start. Oct 4 and 11: Basic Computers Oct 18 and 25: Word Processing Nov 1 and 8: Internet/Email Nov 15 and 29: TBA

Fall Storytimes 6:45 pm, Monday, October 8 Ages 3-7 Registration Required. Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project and treat. Call 231-722-7276 x 233 to register.

Ulysses Group 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 9 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.

Shipwrecks with the staff from the Great Lakes Naval Museum 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 9 Underwater Robots Explore Great Lake Shipwrecks Gary Reynolds and Mark Gleason of the USS Silversides Museum will share their 2012 expeditions to shipwrecks in the Straits of Mackinaw as well as exploring the Rouse Simmons. They will explain how they use underwater robots called remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to explore Great Lake shipwrecks. Two shipwrecks that will be featured are the 150 year old Sandusky and the Christmas tree schooner Rouse Simmons that sank in November 1912. This program will introduce everyone to the technology that is opening up the underwater world. Meets in the Julia Hackley Room. Free and open to the public

Tech Wednesday-Mobile Apps 2:30 pm, Wednesday, October 10 Tech Wednesdays are 30-60 minute long mini watch-and-learn classes on technical topics. They are held in the Julia Hackley Room twice a month at 2:30 pm and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring your own laptop and follow along.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 10 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

Computer Class 11:00 am, Thursday, October 11 Computer classes return! De Ondra Pentecost will teach computer skills in the Julia Hackley Room every Thursday during October and November. Registration is required, and opens 2 weeks before the classes start. Oct 4 and 11: Basic Computers Oct 18 and 25: Word Processing Nov 1 and 8: Internet/Email Nov 15 and 29: TBA

Computer Class 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 11 Computer classes return! De Ondra Pentecost will teach computer skills in the Julia Hackley Room every Thursday during October and November. Registration is required, and opens 2 weeks before the classes start. Oct 4 and 11: Basic Computers Oct 18 and 25: Word Processing Nov 1 and 8: Internet/Email Nov 15 and 29: TBA

Friends of the Library Board Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday, October 15 Meets at the Torrent House