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Library Location

The library is a large, stone Richardsonian building in downtown Muskegon at the corner of Webster Ave. (southbound business US 31) and Third Street.

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Services

There are books and a lot more at Hackley Public Library, including:

• Research Help
• Reader's Advisory
• Telephone Help Line
• Interlibrary Loan
• "Hold" Service
• Internet Access (10 public access computers on the main floor, 4 in the Children's Department
• Computers and Printers
• Copiers
• Fax Service
• Typewriter
• Tax Forms
• Muskegon Organizations List
• Links to Great Web Sites
• Genealogy Department
• Literacy Tutoring Meeting Place
• Tours
• Book Discussion Groups
• Handicapped Accessible
• Large Print Books
• Program space for Clubs and Groups
• Elegant Torrent House Meeting Space
• Community Arts Calendar
• Children's Programs
• Story Times
• Basic Computer Classes for Adults
• Author Visits and Adult Programs
• Downloadable eaudio books
• DVDS-CDs-Cassettes--Videotapes
• Free High-speed Wireless
• Home Access to Subscription Databases

Short History

The Library opened in 1890. The building, listed on the Michigan Register of Historic Places, was a gift from lumber baron Charles Hackley to the City of Muskegon Public Schools.

Contact Information

Marty Ferriby, Director

Phone: (231) 722-7276 ex. 222
FAX: (231) 726-5567
Email: mferriby@Hackleylibrary.org

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Email your questions about genealogy and local history to our Genealogy and Local History Department.

Current Employment Opportunity

Employment Application in PDF or Word.

Groups that Use the Library

Call the Library at 231-722-7276 or the group to make sure a meeting has not been rescheduled due to a holiday, vacation, or special event.

Yarnspinners

The Yarnspinners meet every second Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 pm, September through May, in the Torrent House (across the street from the library) to encourage, share, and promote storytelling. For more information call 231-727-2118.

If you are interested in other storytellers try:

• Aaron Shepard's Storytelling Page
• Resources for Storytellers

Muskegon County Genealogy Society

The Muskegon County Genealogy Society meets every fourth Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the Torrent House

If you are interested in other Genealogy sites check out our Genealogy and History page. Many genealogy sites are listed here.

West Michigan Herb Society

The West Michigan Herb Society meets every third Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 pm in the Torrent House.

Ulysses Group

The Ulysses Group, led by Fran Fisher, meets in the Julia Hackley Room of the Library on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00-11:30 am. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222.

MS Support Group

Meets at the Torrent House the second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information call 231-773-0949.

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Meets monthly on Mondays at the Torrent House from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. For more information and exact dates call 231-830-6256.

Staff

Board

Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Julia Hackley Room

Friends of Hackley Public Library

Purpose: The Friends of Hackley Public Library is a 501(C)3 membership organization formed to:

1. Provide substantial support to and for the benefit of the Library.
2. Pursue independent activities and programs which support or benefit the Library.
3. Support and cooperate with the Library in developing and promoting its services and facilities.
4. Foster an informed interest in the Library in the community.
5. Encourage the use of the Library's resources.
6. Aid the Library in enhancing the cultural life of the community.
7. Promote and encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests to or for the benefit of the Library.
8. Stimulate interest in books and libraries by maintaining an association of like-minded persons.

On-going Activities:

1. Candlelight Dinner. A festive holiday meal followed by entertainment, held by candlelight in the main reading rooms of the library. Members and guests by invitation.
2. Annual Used Book Sale (TBA). Thousands and thousands of used books fill the first floor of the Torrent House. Funds raised benefit the fund for the repair and restoration of the stained glass at the library. Volunteers are always needed for intake, sorting, and sales. A gala pre-sale (with fabulous refreshments) is held for members only the Thursday evening, before the public sale from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. $20 minimum memberships are available at the door. The public sale is on a Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hard covers are $1.00 and paperbacks are $.50. $3 a bag full sale starts at 3:00 on Saturday. Date TBA
3. Charles H. Hackley Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities. Held in May each year, an individual with some tie to Muskegon who has made a distinguished contribution to some area of the humanities is invited to present a lecture in his/her area of expertise.

Board meetings for 2007-2008 are at the Torrent House at 4:00 PM on the following days:
July 16
August none
Sept 17
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 6: Holiday Dinner
Dec none
Jan 28
Feb 25
Mar 17
Apr 21
May 19
Annual membership meeting: June 16, 2008

The current Board members are Bill Ashley, Nancy Bruhn, Mary Cronenwett (Past President), Betsy Cutler, Dave Dawes (vice president), Linda Decker (Secretary), Amber DeLong, Gene Fethke (Treasurer), Susan Holkeboer, Phyllis Laurin, Angela Maloy, Charlotte Olson, Jack Rice, Kathleen Snider, Marilyn Swanson, and Barbara Wenk (President).

There are 6 levels of Friends: Basic membership is $20, Hackley Associate is $40, Torrent Associate is $50, Charlie's Classics is $65, Hackley Patron is $100, and Hackley Benefactor is $500. To become a member mail your check, payable to Friends of Hackley Public Library, to The Friends of Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon MI 49440-1281. Every membership is acknowledged with a receipt and is deductible for tax purposes.