Upcoming Events at HPL

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.

Quintessence 6:00 PM, Monday, March 9 Quintessence is comprised of musicians from the Muskegon and Whitehall area: flutist Karen Burek, clarinetist Sondra Cross, bassoonist Nick Mosely, oboist Bonnnie Bierma, and horn player Randy Turgeon. Their music is varied, from Baroque to the present. Some is standard repertoire, while some pieces are arrangements. It will be an evening of beautiful music.

How to Start a Nonprofit 5:30 pm, Tuesday, March 10 It doesn’t matter if you are in business to make a profit or if your business is to change the world, you still have to do it right. While profit is not the main motivation of nonprofits and community organizations, you must be fiscally solvent to remain in operation. This workshop is designed to guide the successful start-up and development of nonprofit organizations, by focusing nonprofit leaders on the business side of a successful nonprofit organization. Lead by Will Meier of Parmenter O’Toole Law Firm. Please call 231-722-7276 to register by phone, or visit http://www.hackleylibrary.org/pg/EVENTS/score_workshop_registration.html to register online. [score_workshop_registration] Brought to you through Score, a national organization of active and retired businessmen and women who volunteer their time to share their expertise with small businesses as well as new business start-ups. Their objective is to help America’s small businesses grow and prosper.

Trouble with your Tablet? 1:30 pm, Wednesday, March 11 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-Skype 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11 Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along while we explain tech topics in an informal setting. Today we will look at Skype, a free online video chat program.

MINECRAFT AT THE LIBRARY FOR AGES 6 - 12 2:00 - 4:00 PM, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 THIS PROGRAM WILL BE LOCATED IN THE LIBRARY'S BASEMENT LEVEL MEETING ROOMS. ALL SEATS FOR THE MARCH MINECRAFT PROGRAM ARE RESERVED, AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. REGISTRATION FOR THE APRIL MINECRAFT PROGRAM WILL BEGIN AT NOON, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015.