Upcoming Events at HPL

CHRISTMAS PLAYDATE & STORY FUN 11:00 AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013 FOR AGES 3-7 Come to Hackley Public Library for Christmas fun. There will be a story, a game, fingerplay, music and a special Christmas treat.

VILLAGE PUPPETEERS 2:00 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013 Join us at Hackley Public Library for a funny, interactive puppet show that will make the kids giggle in their seats. Village Puppeteers will present "Lost in Storyland." This all-live show is fun for kids of all ages, is visually enchanting, and includes lots of audience participation.

FAMILY BOARD GAME DAY 2:00 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 KIDS! Are you "bored' yet? Bring in those new board games you received 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 anytime between 2 and 4 pm. Snacks will be served.

WINTER ART 2:00 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2013 Hey, Kids--Drop in anytime between 2-4:00 pm and make your favorite winter scene of snowy days, fluffy, snow-coverd landscapes, or whatever you love about cold weather. Supplies will be provided so you can create a great winter scene.

FAMILY HOLIDAY LEGO MANIA 2:00 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2013 What are you inspired to build? Kids, come be a part of our Holiday LEGO program. Come stretch your imagination and create something to celebrate the holiday season. And remember, we supply the LEGOs, you supply the ideas!

KIDS' NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION 2:00 PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2013 FUN FOR ALL AGES! Celebrate the coming 2014 New Year with us at Hackley Public Library, in the Youth Services department, on the second floor. We will play games, enjoy treats, do crafts and have an all-around good time to top off the 2013 year.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CALENDAR CONTEST STARTS JANUARY 1, 2014 & RUNS THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2014 Hackley Public Library's annual calendar uses student art work to celebrate African American achievements. Young artists in grades 1-12 are invited to submit drawings any time during library hours, January 1st through February 1, 2014. The Calendar follows a "quiz calendar" format. To enter, draw a picture from Black History and ask a question about it. The best pictures and questions will be published in a free calendar available throughout Muskegon. Each calendar page will feature a question (maybe yours!) about a famous person or event. Answers will be printed on the back. Pick up your entry form at the Library.

KIDS' BEGINNING CROCHET 12:30 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2014 Kids -- want to learn to crochet? Join us for a series of four afternoons of crocheting with Miss Emma. Beginners ages 8 and up are invited to learn the basic crochet skills and make a simple craft article. Supplies will be available.