Upcoming Events

Computer Class-Publisher 10:30 am, Saturday, December 2 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 to register.  Registeration opens one month before the class date. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. This weeks' topic--Intro to Publisher.  Learn how to make posters and signs.

MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY:  HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS 2:00 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Carve up a slice of roast beast and join us for a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. We'll get into the holiday spirit with a fun craft during the showing of the original made-for-TV animated film featuring Boris Karloff!

Hackley Craft Club 6:00 pm, Monday, December 4 Join the fun!  Our craft club meets the first Monday of each month.  Participants will be able to request the crafts that will be offered during the year.  Led by Nancy Hartman.  This month Nancy will be teaching how to make a folded cloth Christmas ornament. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Play:  Last Man in Merrinsville 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 5 Welcome Ray Goodwin (author of Sawdusted) with his one man play, Last Man in Merrinsville.  It tells the story of the 30 year courtship between the station agent at a small town railroad depot and the local schoolteacher. The play is approximately 55 minutes long. His previous play, The Wreck of the Gimpy Gin,  was about a boat wreck on Lake Huron in 1927. Some Facebook testimonials… It was standing room only for this afternoon's theatrical production of "Wreck of the Gimpy Gin." The audience was mesmerized from the moment the one-man-show started until they exploded with applause at the end. Thanks to everyone in attendance - you helped make this event a success - and special thanks to Ray Goodwin for your spectacular performance! Mackinaw Area Public Library Raymond Goodwin did a wonderful job last night with his one man play The Wreck of the Gimpy Gin. The audience was hanging onto every work as he described the newest developments in a 1927 boat wrecked in a Lake Huron storm. Everyone had a wonderful time! Shiawassee District Library Super. 515 Gallery, Clare Mr. Goodwin is a manager of human resources at Central Michigan University.

MONTHLY MAKERS:  SNOW SLIME! 2:00 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 What happens when you combine Elmer's glue and liquid starch? Slime! Add in some glitter and you have snow slime. All participants will keep what they make at this Monthly Makers!

Folias Duo 6:00 pm, Monday, December 11 American Record Guide calls the Folias Flute and Guitar Duo “daring in self written music.” Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan this unique performer/composer duo was founded in 2003 by husband and wife Carmen Maret and Andrew Bergeron. In performance, Folias combines their classical music training, their experience  as tango dancers and bandleaders, their love of Astor Piazzolla and their knowledge of the jazz idiom. They have performed in concert halls, clubs and for tango events across the United States, in Europe and in Argentina. Folias' four critically acclaimed albums on the Blue Griffin Recording label feature  their work together as collaborative composers and arrangers. Andrew Bergeron is instructor of guitar, ear training, and music theory at Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College. Andrew is a founding performer and composer with the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet which feature his new works and arrangements. Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts in Music and Philosophy from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI with a focus on guitar performance, music composition and Chinese philosophy. He received his Master of Music in composition at Michigan State University School of Music where he was recipient of the “Paul Harder Composition Scholarship.” Andrew Bergeron's main guitar teacher was Brian Morris at Grand Valley State University. He also studied with Nicholas Goluses and Scott Tennant while at the Eastman Guitar Festival. Andrew's main composition teachers were Charles Ruggiero and Bob Schechtman and he studied theory with Sherman Van Solkema. Carmen Maret is an endorsed Pearl Flute artist and instructor of flute at Aquinas College. Carmen received her Bachelor of Music in flute performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and her Master of Music in flute performance from Michigan State University School of Music. She also received a second Master of Music degree in ethnomusicology at Michigan State University with a focus on Argentine tango music and dance. Carmen Maret is the founder of the Grand Rapids Tango Community. Carmen Maret's primary teachers were Mary Posses and Richard Sherman. She attended the Eastern Music Festival in 1999 and also studied with Peter Lloyd at his summer flute seminar in St. Andrew's, Scotland in 2000. Carmen has performed in masterclasses with William Bennett and Julia Bogorad and attended masterclasses with Carol Wincenc, James Galway, and Emmanuel Pahud. Carmen's jazz teachers include Bobby Watson and Ron Blake. She also studied tango music with bassist Pablo Aslan. For more information and to hear some of their pieces, visit http://foliasmusic.com/  or check the library's YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/hackleyref/ (look for playlists, then performers) Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Movies @ the Library-La La Land 5:30 pm, Tuesday December 12 Come to the library to see movies.  Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.  This month we’ll screen La la Land  (A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. This original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing dreams.)  The movie runs 128 minutes.   Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Computer Class-Intro to Powerpoint 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Saturday, December 16 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. This weeks' topic--Powerpoint.  Learn how to create a slide show.

TO THE NORTH POLE! 12:30 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Hop on the Polar Express and discover the magic of the season! Come watch the animated movie. We'll keep warm with hot chocolate and plenty of festive activities!

REINDEER!

2:30 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

Does Rudolph really have a red nose? Can reindeer actually fly? The only way you'll find out is if you meet our visiting reindeer in person! Join us outside on the lawn of the Hackley Administration Building to learn all about reindeer.