Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

Mirror Mirror Fairy Tale Art April 8 2:00 pm Meet at the Library for storytelling with Mr. Jim.  Surprises include "The Princess and the Pea" and an "Audience Volunteer Sleep Test."  Then we'll travel to the Muskegon Museum of Art for "Mirror, Mirror Fairy Tale Art."  Kids will see their favorite stories "told" in sculpture, painting, and pottery.  Education curator Cathy Mott will lead the tour and help kids create their own Fairy Tale Art. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Family History Workshop April 10 10:00 am Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department.  For more information call 231-722-7276 x 233

Picture Book Artistry April 10 2:00 pm Illustrator Lori Eslick (Read for me Momma, Barefoot Poems) will tell how she turns an idea into a painting.  Laurie Keller (Scrambled States of America, Arnie the Donut) will talk about her new books and create on-the-spot cartoons.  Autographing and a book sale are hosted by North Shore Books of North Muskegon. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Geocaching April 13, 2010 6:30 pm Tim Hamlin, Geocacher extraordinaire, will explain this fun hobby.  Tim will discuss the tools needed to get started, Geocaching etiquette, and answer your questions on geocaching.  This program is free and open to the public.  Seating is on a first come/first served basis. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Ulysses Group April 13, 2010 10:00 am Julia Hackley room. Book Discussion Group.  This month's book is Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson.  For more information call 231-722-7276.

	Mini Class April 14 2:00 pm Bring your tech questions!  We'll try to answer as many as we can. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Friends of the Library Book Sale April 16 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thousands and thousands of used books fill the first floor of the Torrent House. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Friends of the Library Book Sale April 17 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thousands and thousands  of used books fill the first floor of the Torrent House. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Friends of the Library Meeting April 19 4:00 pm.  Meets at the Torrent House

Introduction to Excel April 21 9:00 am - 10:30 am 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Introduction to Excel will cover the basics of spreadsheets and is designed for people who have some experience using a mouse.  Registration starts on April 1. Please specify whether you are registering for the morning or evening class.  Two identical sessions of each class are available:  9:00 – 10:30 am and 6:00 to 7:30 pm.  Registration starts on the first of the month in which the class takes place.  Call 231-722-7276 to register.