Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

La'Ron Williams, Storyteller January 30, 2010 2:00 pm Djembe drums, mbira music, and spontaneous song accompany La'Ron's tales from African and African American traditions.  His dramatic skills and audience rapport have made him one of the Midwest's top storytellers.  Says La'Ron, "I always sing.  I always wear traditional African dress.  And I always have a good time." Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Monday Storytime February 1, 2010 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Toddler Storytime February 1, 2010 11:00 am Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Evening Toddler Storytime February 2, 2010 6:45 pm Youth Services Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	For the Love of Chocolate February 2 6:30 pm Julia Hackley Room. Join Veronica Muscat, from the Herb Society, as she explains why chocolate is an herb.  As a special treat, there will be tasting after the talk.  Free and open to the public. For more information  call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Tuesday Storytime February 2, 2010 11:00 am Youth Services Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230

	Mini Class on Facebook February 2 2:00 pm This week in the Julia Hackley Room we will be doing an overview of Facebook, a social networking site.  This is a watch and learn class, but feel free to bring your own laptop. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Monday Storytime February 8, 2010 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Toddler Storytime February 8, 2010 11:00 am Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

African American Genealogy February 9 6:30 pm Julia Hackley Room Dawn Kelly, from the Muskegon Genealogical Society, will be on hand to discuss doing African American Genealogy.  She will help people get started and explain the sources available for doing family research. African American Genealogy can be particularly difficult, but Dawn’s expert advice will get people moving on the right track. Free. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Evening Toddler Storytime February 9, 2010 6:45 pm Youth Services Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Tuesday Storytime February 9, 2010 11:00 am Youth Services Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230

	Ulysses Group February 9, 2010 10:00 am Julia Hackley room. Book Discussion Group.  This month's book is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Anne Barrows.  For more information call 231-722-7276.

	Computer Class--Intro to the Internet February 10, 2010 9:00 - 10:30 am Learn how to "surf the net", set up an email account, and find your away around cyberspace. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on March 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library.

	Computer Class--Intro to the Internet February 10, 2010 6:00 - 7:30 pm Learn how to "surf the net", set up an email account, and find your away around cyberspace. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on March 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library.

	MS Support Group February 10, 2010 5:30 pm Torrent House.

	Yarnspinners February 10, 2010 7:00 pm Torrent House.  Storytelling Group.

Chocolate and Stories with the Yarnspinners February 13, 2010 Enjoy a Valentine Storytime for ages 4 to 10 with the Yarnspinners,  Muskegon’s favorite storytelling troupe.    They’ll share stories with a Valentine twist from around the world.   Chocolate making follows the stories, with kids creatiing yummy chocolate hearts to give that special someone.                                    Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

Family Genealogy Workshop February 13, 2010 10:30 am Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department.  For more information call 231-722-7276 x 233