Summer Reading Program 2021!

Hackley Public Library's Summer Reading Program is around the corner!

Hackley Library's Summer Reading Program (SRP) is FREE for all ages!  Participants will be able to read and complete activities, and have the chance to get cool prizes!

SRP runs from June 14 - August 14 

(Registration opens June 1)

For more details to come on Summer Reading, visit hackleylibrary.org, or more specifically, visit HPL's Summer Reading page!

Happy Throw-Back-Thursday!

A glass floor in the library? You bet!

So many years ago (original to 1895), this glass floor helped natural light travel from level to level. While it continues to help filter light between floors, we can't help but appreciate it for its unique beauty as well!

Fun fact: the glass is sanded galley glass and is 1 3/4 of an inch thick!

Happy Throw-Back-Thursday, everyone! We hope to see you in the library - stop by to browse, use computers, find information, and say hello!

HPL's main building hours: Monday/Tuesday: 10-7

Wednesday/Thursday: 10-5

Friday/Saturday: 10-2

 

Embrace Art and Music next week!

Springtime: Letting Go to Grow is a one hour virtual workshop where participants will learn about art therapy as well as experience working with art to let go of the bits and pieces that are holding us back.  Art therapy is a wonderful mental health option that requires no artistic ability and is a comfortable way to explore our thoughts and feelings that does not necessarily require verbal expression.  Please join us virtually, with Deb Czechowicz, Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, on May 24th to explore and grow!

To register, VISIT HERE!  Free to enjoy.

You may have seen news articles on the benefits of music therapy for adults with dementia or for those who have lost their ability to speak due to traumatic brain injury.  Pretty cool, right?  But how does it work?  Presented by Audrey Stein, MSW, MT-BC, participants will learn about what music therapy looks like with a variety of populations and the neuroscience research that has led to advancements in the field.  Furthermore, participants will receive insight on how music therapy improves our physical, social, intellectual, and emotional well-being.

To register, VISIT HERE! Free to enjoy.

Q&A, Art Therapy, and Music Therapy coming up!

We've gotten off to a great start with celebrating Mental Health Month!

Take a peek on the Macaroni Kid website for an article on some of HPL's upcoming virtual programs, highlighting the importance of mental health. 

Health Equity: Path to Justice

Health Equity: Path to Justice

Presented by Lloyd Dean - Hackley Distinguished Lecturer

7:00 pm, Thursday, May 6 (Virtually through Zoom)

The Friends of Hackley Public Library are pleased to announce that the 39th Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities will be Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
"Health Equity: Path to Justice,” will be presented by Lloyd Dean, a former Muskegon resident and CEO of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the US. CommonSpirit Health is focused on creating healthier communities and transforming health care delivery for millions of Americans.

A passionate advocate for health care reform, Mr. Dean was actively engaged with the White House Cabinet on health care issues during the Obama administration and directly participated in health care reform discussions with the former president during the formation of the Affordable Care Act.

Additionally, three commendations for Service to the Humanities will be awarded at this live online event: Judy Johnson and Dr. F. Remington and Ginny Sprague. All have been very active with the Muskegon Civic Theater, as well as other local organizations.

For more details on this event, or to register, visit friendsofhackleypubliclibrary.org. This event will be FREE to enjoy.