Friday, May 09, 2008

Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description May 10 2:00 pm KITES THAT REALLY FLY Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Make unusual kites that really fly. The kite-making workshop will include Sled Kites, Plastic Bag Kites, Flying Squirrel Kites and Origami Gliders. NOTE: Construction may be difficult for kids under 6. No registration required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. May 12 7:30 pm Hackley Distinguished Lecture St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Sponsored by Hackley Public Library. This year's lecturer is James C. Duram. For more information call 231-722-7276. May 13 6:30 - 7:30 pm Why Pain Hurts and What you can do about it Hackley Public Library. Mike Weiss from Semlow Chiropractic will talk about pain and how to deal with it. The event is free, but please call ahead (231-722-7276) so we can plan for enough seating. May 14 5:30 - 7:30 pm MS Support Group Torrent House. May 14 6:30 pm Getting your book published Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. Have you written a book but don’t know what steps to take next to get it published? Roger Rapoport, of RDR Publishing, will discuss the steps to getting your book in print and share his extensive knowledge of the publishing industry. Mr. Rapoport is a published author who worte “Hillsdale, Greek Tragedy in America’s Heartland”, and “After the Death of a Salesman : Business Trips to Hell”, and over 20 other nonfiction titles. His latest book is “Citizen Moore: the life and times of an American Iconoclast”. He is a former reporter for the San Jose Mercury-News, the San Francisco Chronicle, and other newspapers and his work has been published in many collections, magazines, and other publications. This is a free program but seating is limited.  Pleases call ahead to register so we can provide enough seats. Call the Hackley Public Library at 231-722-7276 for more information. May 14 7:00 - 9:00 pm Yarnspinners Torrent House. May 17 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Family History Torrent House. May 19 4:00 - 5:30 pm Friends of HPL Board Meeting Torrent House. May 20 5:30 - 7:00 pm HPL Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. May 20 6:00 - 9:00 pm Herb Society Torrent House. 11:43:59 AM

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description May 1 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. May 3 9:00 am - Noon Women Entrepreneurs of America Torrent House. May 3 9:30 am Family History Workshop Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276. May 3 1:00 - 6:00 pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Workbee Torrent House. May 10 2:00 pm KITES THAT REALLY FLY Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Make unusual kites that really fly. The kite-making workshop will include Sled Kites, Plastic Bag Kites, Flying Squirrel Kites and Origami Gliders. NOTE: Construction may be difficult for kids under 6. No registration required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. May 12 7:30 pm Hackley Distinguished Lecture St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Sponsored by Hackley Public Library. This year's lecturer is James C. Duram. For more information call 231-722-7276. May 13 6:30 - 7:30 pm Why Pain Hurts and What you can do about it Hackley Public Library. Mike Weiss from Semlow Chiropractic will talk about pain and how to deal with it. The event is free, but please call ahead (231-722-7276) so we can plan for enough seating. May 14 5:30 - 7:30 pm MS Support Group Torrent House. May 14 6:30 pm Getting your book published Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. Have you written a book but don’t know what steps to take next to get it published? Roger Rapoport, of RDR Publishing, will discuss the steps to getting your book in print and share his extensive knowledge of the publishing industry. Mr. Rapoport is a published author who worte “Hillsdale, Greek Tragedy in America’s Heartland”, and “After the Death of a Salesman : Business Trips to Hell”, and over 20 other nonfiction titles. His latest book is “Citizen Moore: the life and times of an American Iconoclast”. He is a former reporter for the San Jose Mercury-News, the San Francisco Chronicle, and other newspapers and his work has been published in many collections, magazines, and other publications. This is a free program but seating is limited.  Pleases call ahead to register so we can provide enough seats. Call the Hackley Public Library at 231-722-7276 for more information. May 14 7:00 - 9:00 pm Yarnspinners Torrent House. May 17 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Family History Torrent House. 3:19:16 PM

Friday, April 25, 2008

Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description Apr 26 2:00 pm MOM, I'M HUNGRY! Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Hungry after school? Learn to make healthy afterschool snacks with Terrie Hempel educator with the Muskegon County Public Health Department. Kids and parents will work together, making and tasting nutritious goodies. Projects include a making a hand-crafted recipe book. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 28 11:00 am Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 28 6:30 - 7:30 pm Hemingway was a "Fudgie," and I'm Glad Hackley Public Library. As part of the "Great Michigan Read" program, presented by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, which is featuring Ernest Hemingway's Nick Adams Stories, Hackley Public Library is sponsoring a talk by Thomas Carney. Mr. Carney will talk about the importance of Michigan in the life of Ernest Hemingway. The event is free, but please call ahead (231-722-7276) so we can arrange for enough seating. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Michigan Humanities Council. Apr 28 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 29 6:45 pm Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. May 1 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. May 3 9:30 am Family History Workshop Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276. May 10 2:00 pm KITES THAT REALLY FLY Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Make unusual kites that really fly. The kite-making workshop will include Sled Kites, Plastic Bag Kites, Flying Squirrel Kites and Origami Gliders. NOTE: Construction may be difficult for kids under 6. No registration required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. 12:51:16 PM

Friday, April 18, 2008

Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description Apr 18 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 19 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 21 11:00 am Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 21 4:00 - 5:30 pm Friends of HPL Board Meeting Torrent House. Apr 21 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 22 6:00 - 7:30 pm Computer Class: Ebay Hackley Public Library. Advanced registration is required and starts on Apr 1. To register call 231-722-7276. Apr 22 6:45 pm Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 23 8:00 - 9:30 am Computer Class: Ebay Hackley Public Library. Advanced registration is required and starts on Apr 1. To register call 231-722-7276. Apr 24 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 26 2:00 pm MOM, I'M HUNGRY! Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Hungry after school? Learn to make healthy afterschool snacks with Terrie Hempel educator with the Muskegon County Public Health Department. Kids and parents will work together, making and tasting nutritious goodies. Projects include a making a hand-crafted recipe book. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 28 11:00 am Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 28 6:30 - 7:30 pm Hemingway was a "Fudgie," and I'm Glad Hackley Public Library. As part of the "Great Michigan Read" program, presented by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, which is featuring Ernest Hemingway's Nick Adams Stories, Hackley Public Library is sponsoring a talk by Thomas Carney. Mr. Carney will talk about the importance of Michigan in the life of Ernest Hemingway. The event is free, but please call ahead (231-722-7276) so we can arrange for enough seating. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Michigan Humanities Council. Apr 28 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 29 6:45 pm Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. May 1 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. May 3 9:30 am Family History Workshop Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276. 11:09:55 AM

Friday, April 11, 2008

Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description Apr 14 11:00 am Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 14 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 15 5:30 - 7:00 pm HPL Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. Apr 15 6:45 pm Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 17 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 18 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 19 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 21 11:00 am Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 21 4:00 - 5:30 pm Friends of HPL Board Meeting Torrent House. Apr 21 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 22 6:00 - 7:30 pm Computer Class: Ebay Hackley Public Library. Advanced registration is required and starts on Apr 1. To register call 231-722-7276. Apr 22 6:45 pm Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 23 8:00 - 9:30 am Computer Class: Ebay Hackley Public Library. Advanced registration is required and starts on Apr 1. To register call 231-722-7276. Apr 24 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 26 2:00 pm MOM, I'M HUNGRY! Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Hungry after school? Learn to make healthy afterschool snacks with Terrie Hempel educator with the Muskegon County Public Health Department. Kids and parents will work together, making and tasting nutritious goodies. Projects include a making a hand-crafted recipe book. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. 9:21:30 AM

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Hemingway was a “Fudgie”, and I’m Glad Hackley Public Library is pleased to host Thomas Carney at 6:30 pm on April 28 as part of the Great Michigan Read program. Mr. Carney is a retired teacher and the author of numerous books on Michigan outdoor activities. His talk on Hemingway covers the importance of Michigan in Hemingway’s life, even though he was only a summer resident. The presentation is free and open to the public, but please register in advance so we can provide enough seating. Register at the circulation desk or by phone: 231-722-7276. The Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, presents The Great Michigan Read in partnership with Hackley Public Library. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Michigan Humanities Council. 3:33:36 PM

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library Date Description Apr 3 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 5 9:30 am Family History Workshop Hackley Public Library. Apr 5 2:00 pm ORGANIC CRAFTS Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Deparment. Meet Kim Monaghan, author of "Organic Crafts: 75 Earth Friendly Activities." She'll talk to kids about protecting the environment then share exciting ideas from her book. Projects include Self Portraits made with natural objects and "Baggits," gift bags made fancy with recycled materials. For more information call 231-722-7276 x230. Apr 7 11:00 am Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 7 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 8 6:45 pm Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 8 9:30 am Family History Workshop Hackley Public Library. Apr 8 10:00 am Ulysses Book Group Hackley Public Library. Apr 10 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 14 11:00 am Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 14 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 15 5:30 - 7:00 pm HPL Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. Apr 15 6:45 pm Toddler Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 17 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 18 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 19 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. 8:49:37 AM

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