What to read while waiting for...

Mr. Mercedes By King, Stephen 2014-06 - Scribner Book Company 9781476754451 Check Our Catalog In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands. …More

Are you patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for that best seller?  Here are some suggestions!

The Accident By Barclay, Linwood 2011-08 - Bantam 9780553807189 Check Our Catalog In this mesmerizing thriller by acclaimed author Linwood Barclay, a typical American community descends into darkness, as an ordinary man is swept into one of the most violent mysteries of modern life. …More

The Burn Palace By Dobyns, Stephen 2013-02 - Blue Rider Press 9780399160875 Check Our Catalog From award-winning author Dobyns comes a sardonic yet chilling literary novel of suspense about a small New England town beset by all manner of inexplicable--and perhaps supernatural--criminal acts. …More

Compound Fractures By White, Stephen 2013-08 - Dutton Books 9780525952602 Check Our Catalog For more than twenty years, in nearly a score of bestselling crime novels, New York Times bestselling author Stephen White's stories of Boulder psychologist Alan Gregory have captivated millions of readers. Now "Compound Fractures" provides a riveting last chapter to the series. …More

The Dragon Factory By Maberry, Jonathan 2010-03 - Griffin 9780312382490 Check Our Catalog Joe Ledger and the DMS (Department of Military Sciences) go up against two competing groups of geneticists. One side is creating exotic transgenic monsters and genetically enhanced mercenary armies; the other is using 21st century technology to continue the Nazi Master Race program begun by Josef Mengele. Both sides want to see the DMS destroyed, and they've drawn first blood. Neither side is …More

Those Who Wish Me Dead By Koryta, Michael 2014-06 - Little Brown and Company 9780316122559 Check Our Catalog The newest thriller from Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author When fourteen-year-old Jace Wilson witnesses a brutal murder, he's plunged into a new life, issued a false identity and hidden in a wilderness skills program for troubled teens. The plan is to get Jace off the grid while police find the two killers. The result is the start of a nightmare. The killers, known as the …More

Upcoming Events at HPL

TODDLER TIME FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 11:00 AM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales, songs, and special fun for younger children. Sign up is required. To register, call 722-7276, ext. 230

Computer Class-Word 11:00 am, Saturday, September 27 Computer Classes return to HPL! De'ondra Pentacost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. September 27-Word Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to reserve your spot. Registration is required.

Computer Class-Word 12:15 pm, Saturday, September 27 Computer Classes return to HPL! De'ondra Pentacost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. September 27-Word Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to reserve your spot. Registration is required.

VENTRILOQUIST RICHARD PAUL VARIETY SHOW 2:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 See the Richard Paul Variety Show that includes magic, audience participation, humor and a whole lot of different ventriloquist characters, including puppets kids can make at home. He is really funny and a great time for the whole family.

STORYTIME FOR AGES 3 - 7 6:46 PM, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. To register, phone 722-7276 ext 230

Titanic-West Michigan Connections 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 30 Join Jay and Barbara Follis, of Historic Encounters, as they describe amazing yet little-known stories of several Michigan passengers, as well as other links between Michigan and the Titanic. They dress in period attire and bring many artifacts and photos along with them. As a researcher and museum professional, Jay Follis has passionately pursued many facets of American history, including a fascination with the R.M.S. Titanic that has lasted over four decades. In fact, Jay gave his first public presentation about the Titanic to a historical society when he was only 14.

WRITE FOR FRIGHT! SCARY STORY CONTEST OCTOBER 1st - OCTOBER 31st Enter Write for Fright!, HPL's scary story contest. Bring your stories and poems to the Library by October 31st. The scariest stories will be printed in our Write for Fright! book. For grades K - 6. Winners are honored at the Author's Night Award Program, November 17th.

TODDLER TIME FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 11:00 AM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales, songs, and special fun for younger children. Sign up is required. To register, call 722-7276, ext. 230

Saturday Computer Class-Facebook 11:00 am , Oct 4 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. Today’s topic is Facebook: Learn about social networking and how to get around in Facebook. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Saturday Computer Class-Facebook 12:15 pm , Oct 4 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. Today’s topic is Facebook: Learn about social networking and how to get around in Facebook. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

STORYTIME FOR AGES 3 - 7 6:45 PM, MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. To register, phone 722-7276 ext 230

Michigan Ghost Towns 6:00 pm, Tuesday, October 7 Hundreds of 'ghost towns' dot Michigan's landscape throughout both the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. Some even still appear on state highway maps. Originally centered in logging, farming, and mining areas, these towns often faded into history when the natural resources were depleted. Only a handful remain standing, silent and abandoned, as a reminder of what once was. Settle in for an historic tour through Michigan’s past as you visit the ghost towns of the Great Lakes State. Presented by Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan. (http://www.promotemichigan.com/index.html). DIANNA STAMPFLER has been referred to as one of the most motivated, energetic and passionate leaders in Michigan’s tourism industry, with nearly 25 years of marketing, public relations and media relations experience. She launched Promote Michigan in August, 2004 and has successfully established herself as an independent marketing representative for an impressive list of clients including Traverse Tall Ship Company, The Homestead Resort, ShowSpan Inc. (including Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival, Michigan International Auto Show and Grand Rapids Boat Show), Michigan Brewer’s Guild, Food Dance and Northern United Brewing Company, among others. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Tech Wednesday-Publisher 3:00 PM, Wednesday, October 8 Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along while we explain tech topics in an informal setting. Today we will take a look at Microsoft Publisher.

TODDLER TIME FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 11:00 AM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014 Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales, songs, and special fun for younger children. Sign up is required. To register, call 722-7276, ext. 230

Saturday Computer Class-Excel 11:00 am, Oct 11 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. Today’s topic is Excel: An introduction to the spreadsheet program. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Saturday Computer Class-Excel 12:15 pm, Oct 11 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. Today’s topic is Excel: An introduction to the spreadsheet program. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

LEGO MANIA FAMILY FUN DAY 2:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 Join in the family fun! build a great structure, maybe win a treat, and get to display your fabulous creation to all the youth services library patrons. Remember - we supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination!

Election Reminder!

Voter registration deadline nears for November 4 election

Michigan residents have until Monday, October 6 to register to vote in the November 4 election, announced Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. You can register by mail, in person at your local clerk’s office or at any Secretary of State office.

For more information, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at Michigan.gov/vote to determine if you are already registered, find your polling place and view a sample ballot.  You can also track your absentee ballot.

Election Day is Approaching - Are You Registered to Vote?

From the USA.Gov blog:

2014 is a mid-term election year. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are contested, as well as 36 of the 100 U.S. Senate seats. Gubernatorial elections will be held in 36 states and three territories, along with many state and local races.
Voting rules vary from state to state, but NOW is the time to make sure you are registered, your registration is up-to-date, and you’ve applied for an absentee ballot, if you need one.
Remember to:

• Find out if your state allows early voting
  

• Check your polling place and its hours
  
• Schedule assistance getting to the polls, should you need it
  
• See if your state requires official ID in order to vote
  

Also, you may want to consider volunteering by working the polls. Do you have kids? This is a great opportunity to educate them about democratic process and teach them about elections and voting. And of course, you want to research your candidates and make educated choices before you vote. This time of year can sometimes be tense, so remember that voter intimidation is illegal, and you should report it, if you feel you’re being intimidated.
Don’t be caught off-guard and unable to vote on election day, check and be sure you have everything you need to cast your ballot.

Read about this topic in Spanish.

What to read while waiting for...

Wayfaring Stranger By Burke, James Lee 2014-07 - Simon & Schuster 9781476710792 Check Our Catalog In his most ambitious work yet, "New York Times" bestseller James Lee Burke tells a classic American story through one man's unforgettable life--connecting a fateful encounter with Bonnie and Clyde to heroic acts at the Battle of the Bulge and finally to the high-stakes gambles and cutthroat players who ushered in the dawn of the American oil industry. In 1934, sixteen-year-old Weldon Avery …More

Are you patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for that best seller?  Here are some suggestions!

All the Pretty Horses By McCarthy, Cormac 1992-04 - Knopf Publishing Group 9780394574745 Check Our Catalog Awards: Book Sense Book of the Year Award (1993), Book Sense Book of the Year Award (1994), Mountains & Plains Booksellers Association Regional Book Award (1993), Reading the West (1993) Now a major motion picture from Columbia Pictures starring Matt Damon, produced by Mike Nichols, and directed by Billy Bob Thornton. The national bestseller and the first volume in Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy, All the Pretty Horses is the tale of John Grady Cole, who at sixteen finds himself at the end of a long line of Texas ranchers, cut off from the only life he has ever imagined for …More

Angle of Repose By Stegner, Wallace Earle Introduction by Benson, Jackson J. 2000-12 - Penguin Books 9780141185477 Check Our Catalog Angle of Repose tells the story of Lyman Ward, a retired professor of history and author of books about the Western frontier, who returns to his ancestral home of Grass Valley, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Wheelchair-bound with a crippling bone disease and dependent on others for his every need, Ward is nonetheless embarking on a search of monumental proportions -- to rediscover his …More

The Color of Lightning By Jiles, Paulette 2009-04 - William Morrow & Company 9780061690440 Check Our Catalog From the author of the "New York Times" bestsellers "Enemy Women" and "Stormy Weather" comes this stirring work of fiction set on the dangerous Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. …More

Road to Perdition By Collins, Max Allan Illustrator Rayner, Richard Piers 2011-11 - Vertigo 9781401231910 Check Our Catalog Rock Island, Illinois -- 1929. Michael O'Sullivan is a good father and a family man -- and also the chief enforcer for John Looney, the town's Irish Godfather of crime. As Looney's "Angel of Death," O'Sullivan has done the bidding of Chicago gangsters Al Capone and Frank Nitti as well -- but when a gangland execution spells tragedy for the O'Sullivan family, a grieving father and his adolescent …More

Sunset and Sawdust By Lansdale, Joe R. 2005-01 - Vintage Books 9780375719226 Check Our Catalog In the middle of a cyclone, beautiful, red-haired Sunset Jones shoots her husband Pete dead when he tries to beat and rape her. To Camp Rapture's general consternation, Sunset's mother-in-law arranges for her to take over from Pete as town constable. As if that weren't hard enough to swallow in depression era east Texas, Sunset actually takes the job seriously, and her investigation into a brutal …More

Free Webcast Walks you through Retirement Savings

From the USA.gov blog:

From the Department of Labor
Many of us are living longer and will have healthier and more active years in retirement. That makes saving for retirement even more important.
Don’t let the math put you off. EBSA’s Savings Fitness online worksheets make it easy: Enter your information, and the calculations are done for you. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are pleased to share with you the online worksheets in Spanish, as part of our publication Su Dinero y Futuro Económico.
Savings Fitness and Su Dinero y Futuro Económico have interactive worksheets that can help you:

• set financial goals,
• calculate your net worth,
• estimate how much to save for retirement,
• develop a cash flow spending plan (budget), and
• make a plan to reduce debt.

In addition, we are holding a webcast in Spanish on September 18 to walk you through the worksheets and give you a chance to ask questions. Please join us. An archived English-language webcast is available on EBSA’s website.
Retirement may seem like it’s a long way off. But the best time to save, regardless of your age, is now. The earlier you start, the more prepared you’ll be when you are ready to retire. If your employer sponsors a retirement savings plan, that is a great place to save. However, not everyone can; only 54 percent of all America’s workers and 38 percent of Hispanic workers have a retirement plan at work. If your employer doesn’t offer a plan, it is even more important that you save on your own.
Regardless of whether or not you have started to save for retirement, and whether you need the information in English or Spanish, EBSA has some tools to get you started, answer your questions and track your progress.
The important thing is to get started today. Fill in your information, let the worksheets do the math, and take the first steps towards a secure retirement.

Upcoming Events

Computer Class-Internet/Email 11:00 am, Saturday, September 20 Computer Classes return to HPL! De'ondra Pentacost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. September 20-Internet/Email September 27-Word Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to reserve your spot. Registration is required.

Computer Class-Internet/Email 12:15 pm, Saturday, September 20 Computer Classes return to HPL! De'ondra Pentacost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. September 20-Internet/Email September 27-Word Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to reserve your spot. Registration is required.

ROCK PAINTING 2:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 Make a crazy rock band! Check out a rock's shape and use it along with your imagination to create master "pieces" of artsy rocks. Paint and rocks will be supplied. Painting can be so much fun for kids of all ages.

STORYTIME FOR AGES 3 - 7 6:45 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Sign up is required. To register, call 722-7276, ext. 230

Author Talk-North of the Tension Line 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 23 Fiona Campbell is a newcomer to tiny Ephraim, Wisconsin. Populated with artists and summer tourists, Ephraim has just enough going on to satisfy Fiona’s city tastes, but she is fascinated and repelled by what lies at the furthest tip of the Door County peninsula: Washington Island, a place utterly removed from the hubbub of modern life. North of the Tension Line is the first in a series following Fiona, a fierce female protagonist, and an accompanying cast of eccentric characters. At turns comic, romantic, and thought provoking, this book is part compelling romance and part-comedy-of-manners—evocative of the work of Alexander McCall Smith, Jan Karon, Miss Read, and Jane Austen. Adults and young adults alike will enjoy Fiona’s foray into the vicious politics of small town life, her encounters with a ruthless neighbor and the captain of a haunted ferry, and her eventual discovery of the peculiar spiritual renewal of life as it is north of the tension line. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: J. F. Riordan was born in New Jersey and moved first to Michigan, then Wisconsin as a child. At sixteen, after two years of high school, she went to the University of New Mexico to study voice and ultimately became a professional singer. After years of travel, she returned to the Midwest, finished her college degree, and became certified to teach high school English. She taught for three years in the inner city before taking a position as a program officer for a foundation. She lives in exile from Washington Island with her husband and two dogs. North of the Tension Line is her first novel.

Tech Wednesday-Facebook 3:00 PM, Wednesday, September 24 Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along while we explain tech topics in an informal setting. Today we’ll review Facebook.

TODDLER TIME FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 11:00 AM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales, songs, and special fun for younger children. Sign up is required. To register, call 722-7276, ext. 230

Computer Class-Word 11:00 am, Saturday, September 27 Computer Classes return to HPL! De'ondra Pentacost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. September 27-Word Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to reserve your spot. Registration is required.

Computer Class-Word 12:15 pm, Saturday, September 27 Computer Classes return to HPL! De'ondra Pentacost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. September 27-Word Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to reserve your spot. Registration is required.

VENTRILOQUIST RICHARD PAUL VARIETY SHOW 2:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 See the Richard Paul Variety Show that includes magic, audience participation, humor and a whole lot of different ventriloquist characters, including puppets kids can make at home. He is really funny and a great time for the whole family.

STORYTIME FOR AGES 3 - 7 6:46 PM, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. To register, phone 722-7276 ext 230

Titanic-West Michigan Connections 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 30 Join Jay and Barbara Follis, of Historic Encounters, as they describe amazing yet little-known stories of several Michigan passengers, as well as other links between Michigan and the Titanic. They dress in period attire and bring many artifacts and photos along with them. As a researcher and museum professional, Jay Follis has passionately pursued many facets of American history, including a fascination with the R.M.S. Titanic that has lasted over four decades. In fact, Jay gave his first public presentation about the Titanic to a historical society when he was only 14.

WRITE FOR FRIGHT! SCARY STORY CONTEST OCTOBER 1st - OCTOBER 31st Enter Write for Fright!, HPL's scary story contest. Bring your stories and poems to the Library by October 31st. The scariest stories will be printed in our Write for Fright! book. For grades K - 6. Winners are honored at the Author's Night Award Program, November 17th.

TODDLER TIME FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 11:00 AM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales, songs, and special fun for younger children. Sign up is required. To register, call 722-7276, ext. 230

Saturday Computer Class-Facebook 11:00 am , Oct 4 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. Today’s topic is Facebook: Learn about social networking and how to get around in Facebook. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Saturday Computer Class-Facebook 12:15 pm , Oct 4 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. Today’s topic is Facebook: Learn about social networking and how to get around in Facebook. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Raising Non-Violent Kids

From the USA.gov blog:

Your child’s environment – whether at home, at school or socially – can greatly influence how they may behave in the future.
FindYouthInfo.gov, a government website focused on youth issues, found that in 2012, more than 630,000 young people between the ages of 10 and 24 were admitted to the hospital due to violence-related injuries.
If you’re worried that your child is at risk for violent behavior, there are some factors that may indicate a problem.
Risk factors for violent youth
During their teen years, some kids may behave violently because of some risk factors found in their environment.
Note: Some of these risk factors may be out of your control. However, it is recommended that you keep them under consideration.
At home
From an early age, young people could be exposed to:

• Violent behavior between parents
• Severe punishments
• Parents who are frequently absent or don’t pay attention to their children
• Rejection or emotional distance from parents
• A broken home

At school
Youth may exhibit behavioral problems such as:

• Teasing or bullying other students
• Skipping class
• Exhibiting either aggressive or introverted behavior
• Difficulty concentrating or exhibiting hyperactive behavior
• Developing learning issues or failing classes

In society
Young people could be considered violent if they:

• Harass or provoke kids that are their same age or younger
• Have been arrested before age 14 for committing a crime
• Belong to a gang or other violent group
• Take drugs or drink alcohol
• Have been treated for psychological or emotional issues

Tips to prevent youth violence
You can help prevent violent behavior in your child by following these recommendations:

• Spend more time with your child and include everyone in family activities.
• Don’t argue with your spouse in front of your child.
• Form a bond with your son or daughter. Communicate with your children if they have any problems or issues.
• Make respect and open communication a priority in your home.
• Do not give out severe or violent punishment.
• Be aware of your child’s friends, but do not be overprotective.

Resources
STRYVE is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s national initiative helping families and communities prevent youth violence.
FindYouthInfo.gov is a collaboration among 18 government agencies that supports programs and services for the prevention of youth violence.

Read this note in Spanish.