The Hackley Public Library is dedicated to 1) promoting knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, 2) combating ignorance, intolerance, and indifference, 3) promoting the free exchange of ideas, and 4) conserving our national and local cultural heritage.

The mission of the Hackley Public Library is to inform, inspire, and delight our diverse community by providing information, knowledge, literature, new technologies, and traditional and innovative programs.

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Hackley Public Library pictures on Flickr

Listen to a Podcast of "Whad'ya know" from January 2, 2010,during which the library directory, Marty Ferriby talks about Hackley Public Library.

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 (14 public access computers on the main floor, 4 in the Children's Department
• Computers and Printers
• Copiers
• Fax Service
• Typewriter
• Federal Tax Forms, Michigan 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 ebooks and eaudio books
• DVDS-CDs-Cassettes--Videotapes
• Free High-speed Wireless
• Home Access to Subscription Databases
• Newsletters by Email

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.