Upcoming Events at HPL

Kids' New Year's Resolutions & Vision Board Craft 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 29 What do you want to do better in the new year? What goals are you trying to reach in 2013? Drop in from 2--4 pm and make a vision board you can look at every day to inspire you to reach your goals in the coming year. Choose pictures from the Internet or magazines. Use stamps, stickers, crayons, markers and more to decorate a vision board you will love to look at.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 pm, Wednesday, January 2 The Good Yarn Knitters meets every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 pm. New knitters and experienced knitters welcome!

Computer Class-Powerpoint 11:00 am, Thursday, Jan 3: Computer classes at Hackley Public Library Hackley Public Library will be offering computer classes this winter. Space on library-owned computers is limited to 18 people, with the possibility of two people sharing a machine.; advanced registration is required for each class. Two identical sessions of each class are available: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. De’Ondra Pentecost will be teaching the classes, which will be held in the Julia Hackley Room. Call the Library’s main desk at 722-7276 to register. Registration starts two weeks before the class. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation. Computer Class--Powerpoint Learn how to create a slideshow with powerpoint.

Computer Class-Powerpoint 2:00 pm, Thursday, Jan 3: Computer classes at Hackley Public Library Hackley Public Library will be offering computer classes this winter. Space on library-owned computers is limited to 18 people, with the possibility of two people sharing a machine.; advanced registration is required for each class. Two identical sessions of each class are available: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. De’Ondra Pentecost will be teaching the classes, which will be held in the Julia Hackley Room. Call the Library’s main desk at 722-7276 to register. Registration starts two weeks before the class. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation. Computer Class--Powerpoint Learn how to create a slideshow with powerpoint.

Tropical Paradise Bingo 2 PM Thursday, January 3, Tropical Paradise Bingo The vacation week event provides hot weather fun on a cold winter day. Activities include a fearsome Jaws Headband, popsicle bracelets, and a fun game of bingo for silly prizes. Summery treats will be served.

Spanish for Kids 11:00 AM Saturday, January 5, Spanish for Kids Hey Kids, learn the Spanish language with cultural immersion and total physical response method. Cindy Vogel, a former bilingual Spanish teacher for Grand Haven Public Schools, will lead the program. This Spanish program will be offered in three sessions with each session focusing on a specific topic. Signup required. Jan 5, 2013—Culture, cognizance, commands and counting Jan 12, 2013—Friends and family Jan 19, 2013—Food and fun

Gamefest with Joel Tacey 2 PM Saturday, January 5, Gamefest with Joel Tacey Game Master Joel Tacey hosts a video game night featuring Rockband, Guitar Hero III, Just Dance and SuperSmash Brothers Brawl. Drinks and snacks will fuel the players and Goofy Prizes will reward top players. Signup required. For grades 6 and up.

American and Celtic Songs and Stories 6:00 PM Tuesday, January 8 American and Celtic Songs and Stories Local resident Tom Cotter brings his music to HPL for an evening of traditional tunes.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 pm, Wednesday, January 9 The Good Yarn Knitters meets every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 pm. New knitters and experienced knitters welcome!

Computer Class-Basic 11:00 am, Thursday, January 10 Hackley Public Library will be offering computer classes this winter. Space on library-owned computers is limited to 18 people, with the possibility of two people sharing a machine.; advanced registration is required for each class. Two identical sessions of each class are available: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. De’Ondra Pentecost will be teaching the classes, which will be held in the meeting room on the lower level. Call the Library’s main desk at 722-7276 to register. Registration starts two weeks before the class. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation. Jan 3: Powerpoint Jan 10: Basic Computer Jan 17: Internet/Email Jan 24: Word Jan 31: Excel

Computer Class-Basic 2L00 pm, Thursday, January 10 Hackley Public Library will be offering computer classes this winter. Space on library-owned computers is limited to 18 people, with the possibility of two people sharing a machine.; advanced registration is required for each class. Two identical sessions of each class are available: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. De’Ondra Pentecost will be teaching the classes, which will be held in the meeting room on the lower level. Call the Library’s main desk at 722-7276 to register. Registration starts two weeks before the class. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation. Jan 3: Powerpoint Jan 10: Basic Computer Jan 17: Internet/Email Jan 24: Word Jan 31: Excel

Spanish for Kids 11:00 AM Saturday, January, Spanish for Kids Hey Kids, learn the Spanish language with cultural immersion and total physical response method. Cindy Vogel, a former bilingual Spanish teacher for Grand Haven Public Schools, will lead the program. This Spanish program will be offered in three sessions with each session focusing on a specific topic. Signup required. Jan 5, 2013—Culture, cognizance, commands and counting Jan 12, 2013—Friends and family Jan 19, 2013—Food and fun