Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

	Muskegon County Genealogical Society Tuesday, January 4 6:30 - 9:30 pm.  Meets at the Torrent House

Rain Gardens January 4 6:00 pm Tuesday Joe Hill, Advanced Master Gardener, returns to talk about rain gardens.  Rain gardens are a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff from areas like roofs, driveways, walkways, parking lots, and compacted lawns the opportunity to be absorbed. This reduces rain runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater).[1]. They can be designed for specific soils and climates. [2] Rain gardens can cut down on the amount of pollution reaching creeks and streams by up to 30%. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Evening Storytime Monday, January 10 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Signup required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Morning Toddler Storytime Monday, January 10 11:00 am Toddlers and care givers attend Toddler Time together.  The simple books and activities are just right for kids under 3.  Signup is required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Morning Storytime Tuesday, January 11 11:00 am Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Signup required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Piecing a 9 block Quilt January 11 6:00 pm Tuesday Nancy Hartman returns to teach participants how to piece a 9 block quilt.  The class is limited to 20, registration opens January 3rd.  Participants will receive a supply list when they register.  This is a two part class, the second part will be on January 25. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	MS Support Group Wednesday, January 12 5:30 - 6:30 pm Torrent House

Tech Wednesday Wednesday, January 12 Tech Wednesdays   2:30 pm Each class will cover a specific topic and run from 30 – 60 minutes. No registration is required, just show up! All classes will start at 2:30 pm in the Julia Hackley Room. If you have your own laptop feel free to bring it along, otherwise these are watch and learn classes.   Dec 8:  Blogging user Blogger Dec 15:  Email Basics Jan 12:  Windows Media Player Jan 26:  Publisher Feb 9:  Powerpoint Feb 23:  Chilton online

	Yarnspinners Wednesday, January 12 7:00 - 9:00 pm Torrent House

Senior Photo Fun for Grade 5-9 Saturday, January 15 2:00 pm Why wait for Senior Year?  Take your "Senior Picture" now and capture your personality (or a friend's) in a senior-style shot.  You'll go home with a great portrait.  samantha Vanderlist fromShutter Sam Photography will lead the workshop, while hackley library provides the backdrop.  Bring your own digital camera.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.