Looking for some fun? Check out HPL!

There's always something fun to do at Hackley Public Library!

Check out some of our upcoming events that we'll be having. Feel free to call with any questions.  :) 

(231) 722-8011

Painted Confetti Tumblers 6-7pm, Monday, August 6 Add some color to your beverage! Join us at HPL to paint a glass tumbler with confetti designs. Use different shades of one color to keep your tumbler consistent, or choose multiple hues to make your colors pop! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, as space is limited. To register, please call HPL at (231) 722-8011, or register on our online events calendar. All supplies will be provided! Photo credit in flyer: doitandhow.com Event Calendar

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 8 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get free, tech help! Walk-ins are welcome, so stop on by! Event Calendar

'Left to Write' Creative Writing at HPL 3:30 - 4:30 PM Wednesday, August 8  Do you enjoy creative writing? Are you inspired by innovative thoughts and ideas? Become a part of 'Left to Write', HPL’s own Creative Writing Group! Here you can share your own stories, participate in exercises, and meet other creative writers. This group will provide a low key atmosphere for writers of all experiences. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to tell your friends! Bring your own paper, and your favorite pen! Facilitated by Donna Iverson, this bi-monthly group will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Event Calendar

STORYTIME THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 10:30 am Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones.

LEGOS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Spark up your creativity and get busy building! We'll put all our Legos out for a relaxed afternoon of creating and inventing.

Self Defense Class 3:00 - 4:30 pm Saturday, August 11 Using his 30 plus years of various martial arts experience Scot Demarest, Chief instructor at Lakeshore Martial Arts, put together a class in self-defense that anyone will be able to use. After teaching you an 8-move-combination, Scot will demonstrate multiple different scenarios where you can use this combination in order to defend yourself. Make sure to wear gym-type attire! Registration required as space is limited. Event Calendar

UFO Presentation 6:00 - 7:30pm, Tuesday, August 14 Are you curious or interested in UFOs and stories of personal encounters?  Dr. Ron Pleune has been interested in extraterrestrials ever since he began researching the Billy Meier Story in 2015. He will give a presentation discussing the story of Billy Meier’s contact with extraterrestrials, as well as his personal experiences in signaling UFOs. Mark your calendar for this intriguing and insightful program! Event Calendar

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 15 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get free, tech help! Walk-ins are welcome, so stop on by! Event Calendar

STORYTIME THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 10:30 am Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft just for little ones.

Computer Class-YouTube 10:30am - 12:00pm, Saturday, August 18 Introduction to YouTube! Learn what YouTube is, how to search for videos, and how to save them for later! De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required, so please call HPL at 231-722-8011, stop in to HPL, or visit our online events calendar (link below) to find the class you are interested in to register! Registration opens one month before the class. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Event Calendar

PIRATE TALES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Hear the rollicking pirates stories-both male and female--from around the world. Your very genial host, Captain Taffy, will tell exciting tales of pirates from many exciting locations including:  England, Germany, Ireland, Morocco, The Caribbean and MORE