Upcoming events at HPL

MONTHLY MAKERS:  OZOBOTS 2:00 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Did you know you can program robots with markers and paper? Ozobots have color sensors that drive around a piece of paper any way you tell them to. Solve a coding puzzle or design your own obstacle course for your robot.

Hawks and Owls 6:00 pm, Monday, November 13 Hawks and Owls String Band has been delighting audiences around West Michigan since 1997.  Bruce Ling leader of Hawks and Owls and one of Michigan's finest musical treasures, is a River-side mystic, eloquent storyteller and passionate caretaker of America's collection of traditional music.  With stage performances that combine the expressive style of Garrison Keillor or Will Rogers, he paints musical portraits celebrating the colorful history of rural America with a broad repertoire of both original and time-savored traditional folk songs. As a collector of tunes, and songs, Bruce understands the importance of keeping the history of this timeless musical genre alive and well. He shares his keen knowledge with caring and passion, and his inspiration has propelled a legion of young musicians to continue playing these songs...a true testament to Ling's talents as a teacher and mentor. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Great Michigan Read Program with Mitch Kachun 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 14 Dr. Kachun will be speaking on the historical context of Malcolm X, explaining the people and events that helped him solidify his thinking on race and civil liberties. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 15 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:00 to get tech help. Walk ins welcome.

Computer Class-Word 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Saturday, November 18 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8000 or visit HPL Events to register.   Registeration opens one month before the class date.Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Word:  Learn the basics of word processing, including opening and saving a document, entering text and making changes.

MINECRAFT 2:00 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Sharpen your pickaxe and take on our Minecraft world! This event is open to the first 20 paticipants. Register online or over the phone at 231-722-8014.

Tech Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 21 Reserve your 30 minute appointment to have your computer/tech questions answered by our in-house IT people. We will answer questions on using computers and apps-anything from how to navigate Windows to how to upload pictures to Facebook.  Call 231-722-8012 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot.  By appointment only, walk-in spots will not be available.

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 22 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:00 to get tech help. Walk ins welcome.

Computer Class-Excel 10:30 am, Saturday, November 25 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-7276  or visit our calendar to register.  Registeration opens one month before the class date.  Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Intro to Excel.  Learn the basics of using a spreadsheet, including opening and saving, entering formulas, and making changes.

ALL-DAY BOARD GAMES

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Don't get bored over the holiday weekend. Stop by anytime to play one of the library's many board games.