Mark your calendar for Reindeer in Hackley Park!

Kick off winter festivities with a visit to Hackley Park on Saturday, November 27!

From 4:30-6:30pm, you’ll have the chance to meet some friendly reindeer, and take pictures.

The Community Christmas Tree Lighting will also be taking place in Hackley Park that evening.

This event is great for all ages to enjoy, and is FREE!

Rare and Valuable Comics Presentation at HPL!

 

Don't miss a behind the scenes look at the largest comics collection in the United States, which is held at Michigan State University!

Librarian and curator for their comics collection,  Randall Scott, will tell us about the collection and share with us some of the rarest and most expensive titles in their collection. 

Additionally, you'll be able to ask Mr. Scott all of your burning questions about comics, comics history, and the special collection he curates at MSU.

This program will be in-person at Hackley Public Library on Friday November 12 at 6pm.

Click HERE to register!

Registration is highly preferred.  FREE 

*Registration is preferred. Library staff reserve the right to limit attendees if necessary.

A Night of Magic at Hackley Library!

Don't miss a night of whimsy and magic at Hackley Library!  Magician Jeffrey Alan, executive board member of the International Brotherhood of Magic, will be performing for us inside our great library, sharing illusions and mystery. 

This performance will be great for all ages to enjoy, and is FREE to the public.  

6PM, Friday, November 5 (use front entrance of HPL).

To register for a reminder email (not required), visit here!

Día de los Muertos – Celebrating the Day of the Dead

 

Join us this evening (Tuesday, November 2) anytime between 4:30-6:30pm for a celebration! 

Experience the celebration of Día de los Muertos at this drop-in Hackley Library program.

We’ll learn about this Mexican-American holiday with activities, take home craft kits, and a storybook read.

In partnership with Latinos Working for the Future, will also host a Día de los Muertos Dress Contest. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!

Free to enjoy - great for all ages!

Ghost Hunting at HPL (virtual program)!

During this virtual Zoom program, the Great Lakes Ghost Hunters of Michigan will present the findings from their investigation at Hackley Public Library and Torrent House!

Team members will show and explain the technology they used during their visit, show video footage of their investigation, and then set aside some time at the end to answer any questions!

To register for this FREE, virtual Zoom program, click here!

Friends of HPL Book Sale!

The Friends of Hackley Public Library annual Book Sale is around the corner! What treasures will you discover?

Stop by to browse through a huge selection, where you'll find a variety of titles for all ages to enjoy. Books, movies, music and more will be available to purchase at fantastic prices. 

Proceeds from the book sale help to fund projects with Hackley Library!

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Presale for Friends Members:

(Not a member? Join at the door!)

Thursday, October 14 from 5pm - 7pm

Public Sale:

Friday, October 15 & Saturday, October 16 from 10am - 5pm

Public Bag Sale:

Fill a bag for $3 - we'll provide the bags!

Sunday, October 17 from 12pm - 3pm

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

 

Did you know?

You can get a library card ANYTIME during the year.

However, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month in September!

Library cards not only give you access to thousands of books, movies, music, and magazines; they also provide you with opportunities to learn new hobbies, travel to faraway places from the comfort of your home, and so much more! 

Library cards grant you access to lifelong learning, no matter what your age!

Library cards are FREE to get! 

Stop by Hackley Library and get a card today, and encourage family and friends to get one too!