Upcoming Events at HPL

Summer Memories Scrapbooking

2 PM Thursday
August 27


Kids will create a Scrap Book with pages made from Paper Bags! The bags hide pull-out sheets for hidden surprises. Use it to remember this summer’s special moments. Bring a few photos or other fun keepsakes to start your Book. Registration required


Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

MCGS Board Meeting

September 8 2009


6:30 pm


Muskegon County Genealogical Society Board meeting at the Torrent House.

Ulysses Group

September 8, 2009


10:00 am


Julia Hackley room. Book Discussion Group. This month's book is In the Land of Invisible Women by Qata Ahmed. For more information call 231-722-7276.

Yarnspinners

September 9, 2009


7:00 pm Torrent House.
Storytelling Group.

Family Genealogy Workshop

September 12


10:30 - 11:30 am


Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 233

Scrabble FUNdraiser

September 12, 2009


“Read Muskegon,” Muskegon County’s nonprofit adult literacy organization, is hosting its First Annual Read Muskegon Scrabble® FUNdraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Masonic Temple, 396 West Clay, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Amateur and serious scrabble players welcome. There will be food, fun, and prizes. Individuals or teams of four are urged to sign up now to raise money for adult literacy in Muskegon County. The entry fee is $25.00 for individuals or $100 for teams of 4 players. Or sponsor a team!


Read Muskegon promotes adult literacy through free, one-on-one tutoring for adults in Muskegon County who cannot read or who have difficulty reading.


Information and applications are available at readmuskegon.org, your local public library, or call Courtney Schaub at (231) 777-3926.