Test your skills and see if your macaroni and cheese dish has what it takes to win first place! Bring enough for the judges and attendees to have a small taste. Audience attendees are welcome to come and watch the contest unfold! Registration is required - please register HERE. Free.
Create something tasty for HPL’s Sweet Soul Food Contest! Get your recipes out, find your best soul food dessert, and compete for the best in the city. Bring enough for attendees, plus the judge, to taste. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants in the adult category, as well as […]
Second Monday of the month, 3:30 - 4:30 pm We designate this hour every month for crafting, projects, and more for our patrons ages 13 - 18 in our Teen Room on the first floor of the library. Please check HPL's Facebook page or our Instagram @hackleylibraryteens for the monthly theme and fun!
Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs. They're calm, non-judgmental listeners who are excited to hear all the stories -- and receive all the belly rubs. Ages 3-12. Free. Registration required - call 231-722-8014 to sign up for a 20 minute time slot.
This weekly drop-in play group connects young families in a space where children and their caregivers are invited to play, talk, learn, and grow together. Free. Ages 0-4.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities! Intended for ages 0-5, our in-person story time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere. Free. Please check our Facebook page for any cancellations.
Join us at Hackley Library for a relaxing & comfortable afternoon of Chair Yoga in HPL’s lower level meeting rooms. FREE - Registration is required - click HERE to register. This yoga program is led by Mel from Mind Body Wellness.
Presented by Rozlyn Kelly, this program will discuss the migration of Black Americans to Michigan in the mid-1880s, before the Great Migration from the South, with specific examples from Marquette, Midland, and Detroit. Additionally, Rozlyn will try to include an example from Muskegon area geographic area. Registration is required (FREE) - click HERE to register. […]