Upcoming events

STORYTIME! JANUARY 25, THURSDAY, 10:30 Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones.

DRAWING DROIDS JANUARY 27, SATURDAY, 2:00 Professional illustrator Corine Roberts is coming to the library to share her love of drawing and teach us how to draw our favorite Star Wars characters! This program works best for children 6 years old and up. Adults should plan to stay if bringing younger children.

Computer Class-Word 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Saturday, January 27 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8000 or visit HPL Events to register.   Registeration opens one month before the class date.  Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Word:  Learn the basics of word processing, including opening and saving a document, entering text and making changes.

GIRLS WHO CODE JANUARY 29, MONDAY, 5:30-6:30 Hackley Public Library is excited to launch a coding club just for girls! We are an official host site for the international Girls Who Code organization. The club is open to students grade 6 and up. In the club, girls will master the basics of coding like loops, variables, functions, and conditionals to name a few. We will meet every Monday evening starting in January through the end of May. Registration is required. Please register online at hackleylibrary.org or by calling 231-722-8014.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH INSPIRATION CHOIR AND VICTORY IN PRAISE CHOIR JANUARY 30, TUESDAY, 6:00 Come out to hear some of the best Inspirational/Gospel singing along the Lakeshore. The Holy Trinity Choir, led by Michelle Harris, will grace the Hackley Library stage. Joining them on the program will be Brandon Davis and the Victory in Praise Choir, a community choir comprised of Christians from various denominations from the greater West Michigan area. The choirs will perform individually and together for a truly great evening of vocal music. You won't want to miss this! Brought to the community through a generous bequest from Bess Commodore. WUVS 103.7 "The Community Station" the Beat is the media sponsor.

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 31 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get tech help. Walk ins welcome.

STORYTIME! FEBRUARY 1, THURSDAY, 10:30 Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones.

Computer Class-Excel 10:30 am, Saturday, February 3 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  or visit our calendar to register.  Registeration opens one month before the class date.Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Intro to Excel.  Learn the basics of using a spreadsheet, including opening and saving, entering formulas, and making changes.

BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA CONTEST FEBRUARY 3, SATURDAY, 2:00 So you think you know your Black History? Form a group with your friends--up to 4 per team, 6 teams total--and show your knowledge, competing against other teams.  The most fun you can have with history is back with Mickey Wallace leading the way. Kids compete right along side adults in this game of history and knowledge. We'll have prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, and some consolation prizes. Cheer on your friends and family! Team registration is required.  Sign your team up online at hackleylibrary.org or call 722-8000. Sponsored by WUVS 103.7 "The Beat"!

GIRLS WHO CODE FEBRUARY 5, MONDAY, 5:30-6:30 Hackley Public Library is excited to launch a coding club just for girls! We are an official host site for the international Girls Who Code organization. The club is open to students grade 6 and up. In the club, girls will master the basics of coding like loops, variables, functions, and conditionals to name a few. We will meet every Monday evening starting in January through the end of May. Registration is required. Please register online at hackleylibrary.org or by calling 231-722-8014.

Hackley Craft Club 6:00 pm, Monday, February 5 Join the fun!  Our craft club meets the first Monday of each month.  Participants will be able to request the crafts that will be offered during the year.  Led by Nancy Hartman. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Open Mic Poetry 6:00 PM, Tuesday, February 6 Read your own or your favorite Black History/Black Experience/African American poetry.  It will be an evening of quiet inspiration and challenging ideas for adults and teens.  Clayton Hardiman will emcee the program. Brought to the community through a generous bequest from Bess Commodore. WUVS 103.7 "The Community Station" the Beat is the media sponsor.

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 pm, Wednesday, February 7 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get tech help. Walk ins welcome.

STORYTIME! FEBRUARY 8, THURSDAY, 10:30 Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones.

Bling Thing Century Club Friday, February 9 from 5:00 to 8:00:  Presale party with wine and chocolate.  $10 donation.   The Annual Bling Thing returns this February.  This is always a fun event and a chance to get yourself some new bling! Donations of costume, vintage or other jewelry accepted at the Hackley Public Library any time.  We also other "sparkly" things such as scarves, purses and hats. All the money raised goes to support adult and childrens programs at HPL.

Bling Thing Century Club Saturday, February 10, 10:00 to 2:00  Public Sale. The Annual Bling Thing returns this February.  This is always a fun event and a chance to get yourself some new bling! Donations of costume, vintage or other jewelry accepted at the Hackley Public Library any time.  We also other "sparkly" things such as scarves, purses and hats. All the money raised goes to support adult and childrens programs at HPL.

THIRD ANNUAL SWEET SOUL FOOD DESSERT CONTEST

FEBRUARY 10, SATURDAY, 2:00

Get your recipes out and find your best soul food dessert. Compete for the best in the city. Bring enough for judges and the attendees to taste. We'll have prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place judged by executive chef Megan Gorsticki, plus a People's Choice Award.

Do you know grandma's secret recipes? Are they the best you ever had? Then hurry and enter the Hackley Public Library's Black History Dessert Contest where adults and children can enter for a chance to win extraordinary prizes. Get out your recipe files!

Registration is required. Sign up by calling 722-8000 by February 11th.

Brought to the community through a generous bequest from Bess Commodore. WUVS 103.7 "The Community Station" the Beat is the media sponsor.