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.  April 16 and 17. Thousands and thousands of used books fill the first floor of the Torrent House.  Volunteers are always needed for intake, sorting, and sales.
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. 

The current Board members are Shirley Albers (Recording secretary), Bill Ashley, Kathy Snider (President), Gene Fethke (Treasurer), Phyllis Laurin (Soc. Comm. Chair), Angie Maloy (Newsletter editor), Charlotte Olson, Jack Rice, June Shaw, Judy Tierney, and Barbara Wenk (Corresponding Secretary).

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.