Upcoming Events

Visit from Santa & Build a Graham Cracker House 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 15 --Kids, get your wish list ready for Santa. Santa will visit the library, checking whether kids have been naughty or nice! Parents remember your camera for a great photo opportunity! Then we will have goodies available for you to create your own Graham Cracker House to take with you.

Crafts for Grownups at the Library 6:00 PM, Monday, December 17: Crafts for Grownups at the Library Every third Monday, from September through May, Nancy Hartman will hold a craft class. Each month will be a different craft. Call the Library for a supply list (231-722-7276)

Hackley Public Library Board Meeting 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Tuesday, December 18 Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library. Open to the public.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 19 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-Internet and Email 11:00 am, Thursday, Dec 20: 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--Intro to the Internet/Email Learn how to "surf the net", set up an email account, and find your away around cyberspace.

Computer Class-Internet and Email 2:00 pm, Thursday, Dec 20: 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--Intro to the Internet/Email Learn how to "surf the net", set up an email account, and find your away around cyberspace.

Family Holiday Lego Mania 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 22 --What are you inspired to build? Kids, join us for a Holiday Lego program, where you stretch your imagination and create something to celebrate the season. Remember, we'll supply the legos, you supply the ideas.

Family Board Game Day 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 26 --Are you "bored" yet? Kids, bring those new board games you got for Christmas, or play one of our games. "Head bandz", "Operation", "Connect 4" and other board games will be available during this drop in session. Come in anytime between 2 & 4 pm. Snacks will be served.

Computer Class-Craig's List 11:00 am, Thursday, Dec 27: 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--Craig’s List Learn all about this online Classified Ads site. Find out how to search for items in your area and how to protect yourself.

Gymnastics in the Library 1:30 pm, Thursday, December 27 Are you interested in gymnastics, dance, or cheering? Want to get active & have fun? Gymnastics instructor Brenda Gonyon will give us a glimpse into the world of gymnastics and competitive cheering as it is taught at her studio, Gonyon's Gymnastics of Muskegon. For children ages 3 and up.

Computer Class-Craig's List 2:00 pm, Thursday, Dec 27: 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--Craig’s List Learn all about this online Classified Ads site. Find out how to search for items in your area and how to protect yourself.

Kids' New Year's Resolutions & Vision Board Craft 2:00 pm, Thursday, 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.