Upcoming Events at HPL!

Genealogy/Family History Workshop 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Saturday, April 14 Presented by the Muskegon County Genealogy Society. For anyone who is excited about researching their family history. You must pre-register; limited to 6 individuals for each workshop. Held in the Local History & Genealogy Department at the Torrent House. Please call 722-7276 ext. 240 to register. Event Calendar

MONTHLY MAKERS:  KNEX ROLLER COASTERS APRIL 14, SATURDAY 12:00 Grab a few friends or come as a family and tackle our roller coaster building challenge. Each group will have the chance to build a two-foot tall roller coaster! This activity works best for age 8 and up. Anyone younger will need adult assistance. HPL Events

GIRLS WHO CODE APRIL 16, MONDAY 5:30-6:30 Did you know Hackley Public Library has 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 through the end of May. HPL Events

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 18 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. Event Calendar

STORYTIME APRIL 19, THURSDAY, 10:30 Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones. HPL Events

Friends of Hackley Library Annual Book Sale - Members Only Event 5-7pm, Thursday, April 19 Please help support the Friends of Hackley Public Library by attending the 2018 Friends Connecting Community Book Sale! Thousands of books of all kinds as well as CD’s, DVD’s, records and audio books! Thursday-Friends only! Memberships available at the door!  Public Sale: Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, April 22, 12 pm - 3 pm (bag sale - $3 a bag) The lower level of the Hackley Public Library - 316 W Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI. Event Calendar

Friends of Hackley Library Annual Book Sale Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, 10am-5pm Sunday, April 22, 12 pm-3pm (bag sale, $3 a bag) Please help support the Friends of Hackley Public Library by attending the 2018 Friends Connecting Community Book Sale! There will be thousands of books of all kinds, as well as CD’s, DVD’s, records and audio books! Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, April 22, 12 pm - 3pm (bag sale - $3 a bag) Located on the lower level of the Hackley Public Library - 316 W Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI. Events Calendar

ALL DAY BOARD GAMES APRIL 21, SATURDAY 10:00 Assemble your battleships, shuffle your Uno cards, and lay out your Checkers set. We'll have all sorts of fun board games available for you to enjoy. Play an old classic or discover a new favorite! HPL Events

GIRLS WHO CODE APRIL 23, MONDAY 5:30-6:30 Did you know Hackley Public Library has 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 through the end of May. HPL Events

Health Talk: Cannabis and its Medical Uses 6:00 PM, Tuesday, April 24 Join us at HPL for a Health Talk on Cannabis, and its history throughout time. Dr. Donald Crandall will give an overview of the medical and practical uses for Cannabis, as well as offering a look into the criminalization of Cannabis in our society. Dr. Crandall is able to give a thoughtful overview of this topic from his experiences in helping shape public health policy, as well as from his experiences as a physician in Muskegon. Event Calendar

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 25 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. Event Calendar

'Left to Write' Creative Writing at HPL 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 25 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! 'Left to Write' will begin on Wednesday, April 25, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM, with Donna Iverson as facilitator. Bring your own paper, and your favorite pen! This is a bi-monthly group, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Event Calendar

STORYTIME APRIL 26, THURSDAY, 10:30 Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones. HPL Events

Computer Class-Intro to Powerpoint 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Saturday, April 28 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8011 or visit HPL Events to register.   Registration opens one month before the class date. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. This weeks’ topic--Powerpoint.  Learn how to create a slide show.   Event Calendar

BRAD THE MAGICIAN! APRIL 28, SATURDAY 2:00-3:00 Magician Brad Lancaster is ready to dazzle and amaze! This family-friendly entertainer will have you baffled and bamboozled as he encourages the love of reading through magic. HPL Events