Upcoming Events at HPL

Computer Class-Intro to Powerpoint 10:30 am, Saturday, October 3 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. This weeks' topic--Powerpoint. Learn how to create a slide show. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Toddler Toybox 12:00 NOON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 For ages 0 - 4. Children learn to read through five different practices: talking, writing, reading, playing and singing. Let's have fun and increase our reading skills at the same time.

Smarty Pants Series:  Telling Time 2:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Kids will make their own paper-plate clock and practice telling time for goofy prizes.

Fall Storytime 6:45 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 For ages 3 - 7. Storytelling, picture books, fingerplays, holiday tales, and lots of fun. Each session ends with a craft project. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 231-722-7276, EXT. 230.

Hackley Handicrafts-Paper Beads 6:00 pm, Monday October 5 Learn how to make paper beads with our resident craft maven Nancy Hartman. Nancy will show you how to take colored paper, from various sources, to make jewelry out of beads you make yourself. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Canoeing in Michigan 6:00 pm, Tuesday, October 6  Enjoy an hour-long photographic paddling journey down 3 rivers… Urban adventures down the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh & the Detroit River's historic east side canals (plus old time baseball tales in the 2 cities) & a rural paddle by the gorgeous rock formations along Wisconsin's Kickapoo River.  Win a free kayak or canoe trip! / book signing & sale, too Check out Doc's website www.canoeingmichiganrivers.com

Take Control of Your Financial Future:  Master Five Money Questions for Women 1:00 pm, Friday, October 9 Women and men have differing considerations when it comes to long-term financial goals.  For instance, because of a woman's average longer life span, your needs may be isgnificantly different from those of your spouse or others.  Does your financial strategy fit your lifestyle and needs?  Join us and learn more as we explore five critical money questions for women.  Please call Jennifer at 231-777-3102 or email farrah.starr@edwardjoines.com by Friday, Oct 2 to reserve a seat.

Minecraft for Kids 2:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Get in on the experience of surviving and building your own virtual world with a group of Minecraft players with different levels of expertise. Learn something, teach something, or just have a great time. REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 231-722-7276, ext. 230

Fall Storytime 6:45 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 For ages 3 - 7. Storytelling, picture books, fingerplays, holiday tales, and lots of fun. Each session ends with a craft project. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 231-722-7276, EXT. 230.

Score Workshop-Nonprofits 5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 13 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. 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.

Computer Class-Intro to Publisher 10:30 am, Saturday, October 17 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes this fall on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register. This weeks' topic--Publisher. Learn how to make posters and signs. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Toddler Toybox 12:00 NOON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 For ages 0 - 4. Children learn to read through five different practices: talking, writing, reading, playing and singing. Let's have fun and increase our reading skills at the same time.

"Ha Ha Halloween" Puppet show with Richard Paul

2:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Ventriloquist Richard Paul will be here with a host of friends for his fantastic Halloween show, which includes magic, audience participation, and humor. The whole family will enjoy this great holiday program.