Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

Sidewalk Chalk Fest Thursday, July 14, 11 AM Help turn Library sidewalks into a chalk art picture gallery. Kids can draw anything they like, but there will be a prize for best book-themed picture. The fun will include Shadow Capture drawings, “Tic Tac Throw” and a Hopscotch Snack Track. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Meets at the Torrent House

Hackley Public Library Board Meeting 5:30 - 6:30 pm Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library. Open to the public.

Milk and Cookie Tales III Tuesday, July 19, 6 PM Enjoy preschool stories with a bedtime snack. Miss Cassie and Mr. Jim share the fun. No signup required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

Herb Society 6:00 - 9:00 pm Meets at the Torrent House

Wednesday Knitters Wednesday, July 20, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Open to knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Learn to knit, hone your skills, help other knitters! For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn

Hooray for Horses Thursday, July 21, 2 PM HPL and the Muskegon Museum of Art team up for an All Horse Event. Kids will tour the Museum’s “Horse Power” art exhibition and create their own horse art with the MMA’s Cathy Mott. Jake the Wonder Horse from Muskegon Carriage Company will visit. Kids can pet Jake and take a free carriage ride. (Parent’s, bring cameras!) The program begins at the Library. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

Pippin Puppets Tuesday, July 26, 2 PM Puppeteer Robert Papineau presents "The Winning Wizard" with the Pippin Puppets. Set in a Harry Potter-style “Magic School,” the show is full of wizards, magic words, weird creatures and Talking Eyeballs! Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

Wednesday Knitters Wednesday, July 27, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Open to knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Learn to knit, hone your skills, help other knitters! For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn.

Machine Day- with the Muskegon Heritage Association - Saturday, July 30, 2 PM Climb aboard a giant street sweeper on display in our parking lot. Next come inside to create a strange machine of your own. Finish with a visit to theHeritage Association Museum and a tour of oldtime machines. Parents provide transport to the Museum, 561 W. Western Ave. Street sweeper courtesy of Tri-US Service, Inc. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.