Upcoming Events at HPL

Hackley Handicrafts-Stamped Tea Towels 6:00 pm, Monday, January 4 Join Nancy Hartman to learn how to make stamped towels. Supplies will be provided, although you can bring your own non terry cloth towel if you prefer. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

How the Pere Marquette Railway Impacted West Michigan 6:00 pm, Tuesday, January 5 At one time, the Pere Marquette was the largest railroad in Michigan, a product of the consolidation of three Michigan railroads. The railway provided access to cities stretching from Buffalo, New York, to Chicago, and from Bay View (Petoskey) to Toledo, Ohio, with trackage in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Ontario. Join Tom Buettner at Hackley Public Library to learn more about the railroad named after the explorer. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Trouble with Tablets 1:30 pm, Wednesday, January 6 Having trouble with your tablet? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:30 to get tech help.  Walk ins welcome.

MINECRAFT 2:00 pm, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Join HPL and others in creating your own 3D world using your digital building skills. Can you survive in the minecraft world? Seating is limited. Registration is required. Call 231-722-7276, ext. 230 to register beginning January 2.

WATERCOLOR WITH LORI ESLICK 3:30 pm, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Learn to paint with watercolors with artist Lori Eslick.

STORYTIME TOYBOX 6:30 pm, MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Hear a story! Do a craft! Sing a Song! Play with toys! All these activities will help turn your preschooler into a strong reader and motivated student. Learning is fun at Hackley Public Library. Call to register:  231-722-7276, ext. 230

WWII Book Discussion:  Sophie's Choice 6:00 pm, Monday, January 11 The Silversides Museum is sponsoring a film and book discussion group on the topic of the Holocaust. The film will be shown at the Museum, the book discussion will take place at HPL. This month the book is Sophie's Choice by William Stryron and the Movie is “Sophie's Choice” which will be shown at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the Silversides Museum on Wednesday, January 13.

Las Vegas Travel Guide 6:00 pm, Tuesday, January 12 Thinking of going to Las Vegas? Before you do, come to HPL and hear from Lou Gifford on what to see and what to do.

Trouble with Tablets 1:30 pm, Wednesday, January 13 Having trouble with your tablet? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:30 to get tech help.  Walk ins welcome.

Investor Ed 1:00 pm, Friday, January 15 Estate Planning is an important part of your financial health. The workshop will cover various areas of estate planning. Please call Jennifer at 231-777-3102 or email

Computer Class-Intro to the Internet 10:30 am, Saturday, January 16 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--Intro to the Internet. Learn how to "surf the net" and find your away around cyberspace. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

LEGO FAMILY FUN DAY

2:00 pm, SATURDAY, JANUARY 16

Build womething great with Legos. Enter our family fun competition for prizes and display your structure for all to see.