Upcoming Events at HPL

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.

Fall Storytime 6:45 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 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.

Finances for Lunch-To Your Credit 12:00 pm, Wednesday, October 21 Bring your lunch and learn about finances with employees from PNC Bank. This month's topic is “To Your Credit.”

Computer Class-Intro to Computers 10:30 am, Saturday October 24 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--Basic: Basic Computing will offer an introduction to what a computer is and how to use it. It is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of computers. Topics covered will include an explanation of Windows and files, how to turn on a computer, and how to use the mouse. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Pumpkin Carving 2:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Bring your own pumpkin to this family event. Create a pumpkin masterpiece using your own ideas or our Super Stencil Spooky Faces. Safe carving tools are provided. Adult accompaniement is recommended.