What's Happening Soon?

A new year is starting soon, and what better way to celebrate than to start the new year off at Hackley Public Library!

Start the year off fresh by learning more about volunteering, bettering your self-wellness, and listening to satisfying music. 
It'll be a new year for kids too, so make sure your little ones start the year off with some fun and excitement at HPL! 

Below are only a few of our upcoming programs, so for more information, visit: 

www.hackleylibrary.org

https://www.facebook.com/HackleyPL/ 

Feel free to stop in to HPL, or call 231.722.8000 with questions!

Reindeer landed at HPL!

~Reindeer Landed at HPL!~

 

We enjoyed seeing adorably friendly reindeer at HPL this past Saturday (and the reindeer enjoyed tasty apples!). 

These friendly creatures greeted visitors and made for a special holiday outing over the weekend. Thank you to everyone for coming out to enjoy meeting and petting these beautiful reindeer, as well as learning some interesting facts!

Holiday Piano Concert

We had a cheerful time earlier this month with a holiday piano concert from Michigan ragtime artist, Peter Bergin! 

He played festive holiday tunes, and gave us a few ragtime numbers to really enjoy!

Thank you to all who came out for this performance, and we hope you are enjoying the holiday season!

Happiest Thanksgiving!

Wishing you the Happiest Thanksgiving, from Hackley Public Library!

Bristlebots at HPL!

We had an exciting day of robotics at Hackley Public Library last Saturday! Who knew that this mix of crafty materials (including toothbrush heads and motors) could turn into moving Bristlebot robots!

Thanks to everyone who came out for an exciting program! 

 

 

Pictures from Nerf Extravaganza!

We had a great turn out for our 

NERF Extravaganza! 

Thank you to all who came out to run, dodge and dive during this extreme game of fun!

Upcoming performance on Monday, November 5!

Mark your calendar for this upcoming performance piece, a one-man play that will resonate with anyone interested in Michigan's maritime heritage! 
This performance is free to the public, and will be held in Hackley Public Library's lower level meeting rooms. 
Monday, November 5, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

Register for our Humans vs. Zombies program!

Are you ready for Humans vs. Zombies at HPL?

There's still time to register for the Apocalyptic-style game of tag, happening at Hackley Public Library on October 30! 

This program will be held in HPL from 8-9:30 PM (participants should arrive at 7:30 PM to go over rules before program begins). 

Visit our Humans vs. Zombies website to register (registration is required), and for more information!

http://hvzsource.com/2018_hackleypl/

Feel free to call HPL with questions!

(231) 722-8011 

Opening Day of HPL, Oct. 16, 1890

Pictures can say 1,000 words! This photograph says so much more. 

It's Throw-back-Thursday, but this photo represents two days ago in 1890! Hackley Public Library opened with much fanfare on October 16, 1890 at 8:30 am. 
We are grateful for the patronage that has remained throughout our library's history - thank you for helping make HPL something special!

Happy Throw Back Thursday!

Do you remember the Occidental Hotel?

This photo shows a day in downtown Muskegon from the year 1922. Structures, cars, and clothing might have changed throughout time, but the love of Muskegon remains. 
Notice the sign on the lamp post - Hackley Public Library! 

Marty visits 103.7 The Beat!

Director Marty Ferriby

visits 103.7 The Beat!

Longtime Director of HPL Marty Ferriby visited local radio station 103.7 The Beat for an on-air interview with Big Rob! We hope you had the opportunity to listen in! 

We are incredibly grateful for The Beat radio station and everyone involved in this organization. Thank you for a fantastic partnership striving to enrich our community, and for helping spread awareness of HPL resources!

We love The Beat!

Happiest Labor Day from Hackley Public Library! We will be closed today in observation of Labor Day, and will open back tomorrow, September 4, at 12:00 pm!

Painted Confetti Tumblers Class (session 1) at HPL!

We had so much fun at our first Painted Confetti Tumblers program! Everyone painted beautifully with vibrant, popping colors to create fabulous confetti designs, and some other gorgeous designs too! Thank you to everyone who came out for this program, you all did amazing work! 

Looking for some fun? Check out HPL!

There's always something fun to do at Hackley Public Library!

Check out some of our upcoming events that we'll be having. Feel free to call with any questions.  :) 

(231) 722-8011

Painted Confetti Tumblers 6-7pm, Monday, August 6 Add some color to your beverage! Join us at HPL to paint a glass tumbler with confetti designs. Use different shades of one color to keep your tumbler consistent, or choose multiple hues to make your colors pop! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, as space is limited. To register, please call HPL at (231) 722-8011, or register on our online events calendar. All supplies will be provided! Photo credit in flyer: doitandhow.com Event Calendar

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 8 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get free, tech help! Walk-ins are welcome, so stop on by! Event Calendar

'Left to Write' Creative Writing at HPL 3:30 - 4:30 PM Wednesday, August 8  Do you enjoy creative writing? Are you inspired by innovative thoughts and ideas? Become a part of 'Left to Write', HPL’s own Creative Writing Group! Here you can share your own stories, participate in exercises, and meet other creative writers. This group will provide a low key atmosphere for writers of all experiences. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to tell your friends! Bring your own paper, and your favorite pen! Facilitated by Donna Iverson, this bi-monthly group will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Event Calendar

STORYTIME THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 10:30 am Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones.

LEGOS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Spark up your creativity and get busy building! We'll put all our Legos out for a relaxed afternoon of creating and inventing.

Self Defense Class 3:00 - 4:30 pm Saturday, August 11 Using his 30 plus years of various martial arts experience Scot Demarest, Chief instructor at Lakeshore Martial Arts, put together a class in self-defense that anyone will be able to use. After teaching you an 8-move-combination, Scot will demonstrate multiple different scenarios where you can use this combination in order to defend yourself. Make sure to wear gym-type attire! Registration required as space is limited. Event Calendar

UFO Presentation 6:00 - 7:30pm, Tuesday, August 14 Are you curious or interested in UFOs and stories of personal encounters?  Dr. Ron Pleune has been interested in extraterrestrials ever since he began researching the Billy Meier Story in 2015. He will give a presentation discussing the story of Billy Meier’s contact with extraterrestrials, as well as his personal experiences in signaling UFOs. Mark your calendar for this intriguing and insightful program! Event Calendar

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 15 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get free, tech help! Walk-ins are welcome, so stop on by! Event Calendar

STORYTIME THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 10:30 am Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones.

Computer Class-YouTube 10:30am - 12:00pm, Saturday, August 18 Introduction to YouTube! Learn what YouTube is, how to search for videos, and how to save them for later! De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required, so please call HPL at 231-722-8011, stop in to HPL, or visit our online events calendar (link below) to find the class you are interested in to register! Registration opens one month before the class. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Event Calendar

PIRATE TALES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Hear the rollicking pirates stories-both male and female--from around the world. Your very genial host, Captain Taffy, will tell exciting tales of pirates from many exciting locations including:  England, Germany, Ireland, Morocco, The Caribbean and MORE