Upcoming events at HPL

TODDLER PLAYDATE FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 11:00 AM, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 Listen to HPL's Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Cassandra, tell a great story! Also participate with your toddler in imaginative activities including action songs and fingerplays. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 231-722-7276, EXT. 230.

Saturday Computer Class-Publisher 11:00 am, Saturday Feb 21 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. This weeks’ topic--Publisher. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Saturday Computer Class-Publisher 12:15 pm, Saturday Feb 21 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. This weeks’ topic--Publisher. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

BLACK HISTORY CALENDAR CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY 2:00 PM, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015 The winning student artists of the Hackley Public Library's Black History Calendar Contest will be honored during this event. Attendees will get a sneak preview of the artists' work scheduled to be published in the 2015 Spring issue of the Hackley Public Library Black History Calendar.

WINTER STORYTIME FOR AGES 3 - 7 6:45 PM, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015 Storytelling! Picture books! FIngerplays! And each session ends with an interesting craft project. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 231-722-7276, EXT. 230.

Church of the Living God Choir 6:00 pm, Tuesday, February 24 In honor of Black History month, the Church of the Living God Choir will perform.

Trouble with Tablets 1:30 pm, Wednesday, February 25 Having trouble with your tablet? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:30 to get tech help. Please register in advance by calling 231-722-7276.

Tech Wednesday-Gimp 3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 25 Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along while we explain tech topics in an informal setting. Today we will look at Gimp, a free alternative to Photoshop.

TODDLER PLAYDATE FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 11:00 AM, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 Listen to HPL's Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Cassandra, tell a great story! Also participate with your toddler in imaginative activities including action songs and fingerplays. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 231-722-7276, EXT. 230.

Saturday Computer Class-Basic Computers 11:00 am, Saturday Feb 28 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. This weeks’ topic--Basic Computers. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Saturday Computer Class-Basic Computers 12:15 pm, Saturday Feb 28 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. This weeks’ topic--Basic Computers. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

FAMILY LEGO MANIA AT THE LIBRARY 2:00 PM, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015 KIDS! What can YOU build with LEGOs? Bring the whole family out for this family-friendly activity. The most creative builds win a candy prize. We provide the LEGOs; you provide the imagination!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015 DEADLINE FOR "OFF THE WALL" TEEN POETRY AND WRITING CONTEST ENTRIES CONTEST WINNERS WILL BE HONORED WITH AN AWARDS PROGRAM, 6:30 PM, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015.

Hackley Handicrafts 6:00 pm, Monday, March 2 Learn a new craft with Nancy Hartman! This month make a quilt square.

I ve Gotta Pack 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 3 Adventure traveler or armchair traveler, either way join local author Laura Holmes as she relates her travel adventures. Her book is called, I've Gotta Pack, and is a collection of true travel and adventure trip stories. She also has a monthly blog which can be found at http://contentqueens.net/blog

Trouble with your Tablet? 1:30 pm, Wednesday, March 4 Having trouble with your tablet? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:30 to get tech help. Please register in advance by calling 231-722-7276.

CINDERELLA'S BALL SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 HPL's Cinderella's Ball turned out to be remarkably popular on January 24! We are so sorry we were unable to accomodate everyone who came. AND SO---we are very happy to announce Cinderella has graciously agreed to return! She will help us host four sessions particularly for folks unable to attend before, but anyone can call to register for a session. Each session will include a royal dance, games, crafts, treats and be limited to 40 children. Morning session: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Afternoon session: 2:00 – 3:30 PM IS MARCH 7TH INCONVENIENT FOR YOU? CINDERELLA WILL BE BACK AGAIN ON MARCH 21ST FOR ANOTHER TWO SESSIONS. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 231-722-7276, EXT. 230.

Saturday Computer Class-Intro to Excel 11:00 am, Saturday, March 7 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. This weeks’ topic--Intro To Excel. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Saturday Computer Class-Intro to Excel 12:15 pm, Saturday, March 7 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays at 11 am and 12:15 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. This weeks’ topic--Intro to Excel. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.