Upcoming Events at HPL

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO HPL 2:00 PM, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Write your wish list and give it to Santa in person as he makes his annual stop to see who's been naughty and who's been nice. Picture taking is encouraged, so bring your camera. And then, make a Christmas wreath to hang on your door for the holiday season.

Sewing Clinic-Soft Christmas Ornaments 6:00 pm, Monday, December 21 “Soft Christmas Ornaments” Participants will be able to make a some sew, low sew, or no sew fabric/felt Christmas ornament.

Ardan Academy of Irish Dance 6:00 pm, Tuesday, December 22 These highly-skilled dancers range in age from 7 to 20 and have performed all over the Midwest. Their choreographed performances will thrill you! The sound of their skillful footwork and the brilliance of the colorful costumes leave you wanting more. For more information visit their website

Trouble with Tablets 1:30 pm, Wednesday, December 23 Having trouble with your tablet? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:30 to get tech help.  Walk ins welcome.

Tech Wednesday 3:00 PM, Wednesday, December 23 Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along while we explain tech topics in an informal setting. Today we'll take a look at Google Drive.

LEGO FAMILY FUN DAY 2:00 PM, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 Wondering what to do after the holiday. Come to HPL to get your crative building thoughts going. Use our LEGOs to build magnificent creations.

WATERCOLORS WITH LORI 2:00 PM, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Local artist, Lori McElrath-Eslick has been working professionally in art for 20 years, first with Halmark Greeting Cards, and now as a professional children's book artist. Also, just recently, you could have seen her work at Art Prize 2015. Kids, spend a day learning to paint using watercolors with Lori. Materials will be supplied.

Birthplace of Snowboarding: 50th Anniv. of the Snurfer 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 29 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the snowboard and learn about its beginnings here in Muskegon with Ron Pesch. Ron is an expert on Muskegon history.

NEW YEAR'S EVE STORYTIME COUNTDOWN 11:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 Join Ms. Cassandra for a couple of stories, a craft, a treat and the big New Year's Eve countgdown, just for kids.

Trouble with Tablets 1:30 pm, Wednesday, December 30 Having trouble with your tablet? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:30 to get tech help.  Walk ins welcome.

Computer Class-Basics of Computers

10:30 am, Saturday, January 2

De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276 to register.  This weeks' topic--Basics of Computers.  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.