This in-person program is an opportunity to go a little more in depth with robots, coding, and LEGOs. If you have already attended Lego We Do 101 and are ready to tackle some harder builds this event is for you! This program is open to six families--each family will share a kit. Free. Recommended for […]
Go on an adventure inside Hackley Public Library! Using fun clues and helpful tidbits, you'll find and discover details about several African American authors in HPL"s collection. Every person who completes the scavenger hunt will be entered into a grand prize drawing. This Scavenger Hunt will be ongoing through February inside HPL. Free.
BHM Gospel Kickoff Event! Tuesday, February 1 from 6:00-7:00pm Celebrate the beginning of Black History Month with a kick-off event at Hackley Library! We’ll embrace an evening of music from Chiquetta “Chi Chi” Woods and Jeremie Jake Harris, with samplings of Black History trivia throughout the night. Free. **Limited seating is available - PLEASE REGISTER […]
Learn a little about the rich history of textile making in Africa and how those roots manifested in African American quilting traditions in a display in the Youth Services Department. Take a no-sew quilt square kit home and create your own work of art, but wait, bring it back to the library to become a […]
Cupid had his arrows but you will have a jingle stick! Jingle your way into your valentine’s heart with these easy, fun, and melodic take and makes. Kits will be available February 1.
BLING THING February 4th & 5th, 2022 at the Greater Muskegon Woman's Club BLING THING, a fundraising event to benefit the Hackley Public Library, will be held on Friday, February 4th and Saturday, February 5th at the Greater Muskegon Woman's Club. (Please note our new location!) Join us for this sale of costume, vintage, and […]
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. Masks are available and recommended for all attendees.
BLING THING February 4th & 5th, 2022 at the Greater Muskegon Woman's Club BLING THING, a fundraising event to benefit the Hackley Public Library, will be held on Friday, February 4th and Saturday, February 5th at the Greater Muskegon Woman's Club. (Please note our new location!) Join us for this sale of costume, vintage, and […]
How well do you know your Black History?? Register your team for an in-person contest at Hackley Library! Teams will be asked questions relevant to Black History, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. **Limited participation is available – PLEASE REGISTER your team for this in-person event. If you’d like to be a viewer […]
Have you been inspired by poets or poems? Delight in an evening of compelling inspiration and sweet poetry during our Open Mic Poetry Night. Step up to the mic for this casual in-person event to share your favorite poem, poetry you have written, or examples from favorite Black History/Black Experience/African American poetry. Free. **Limited participation […]
*Please Note: Registration has filled, however you can still be put on the waitlist! Click HERE to be put on the waitlist. Make a beautiful bouquet of Origami flowers during this fun, colorful craft!
If you enjoy creative writing, you’ll love Left to Write, HPL’s own creative writing group! Here you can participate in writing exercises, share your own stories, and meet other creative writers. This group provides a low-key atmosphere for writers of all experiences, everyone is welcome! Remember to bring a pen and paper. You'll have two […]
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. Masks are available and recommended for all attendees.
Look through your recipes, find your best soul food dessert, and compete in Hackley Library’s Sweet Soul Food Dessert contest! Bring enough for the judges and participants to taste. **Limited participation is available. PLEASE REGISTER to compete in this in-person event. Free. You can also register to enjoy this via Zoom as a viewer. Register […]
Join Heather Love of Third Coast Calligraphy to learn all about the history of love letters from ancient Egypt to modern times. Then, try your hand at crafting a love letter of your own! *This program is intended for adults. Click HERE to register! Free.
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. Masks are available and recommended for all attendees.
Always wanted to write a poem but didn’t know where to start… You know your voice is there but you haven’t found the words… We’ve got the place. Drop in to the Hackley Young Adult room and create a poem/art/masterpiece! Using an existing text, you can eliminate words to create what you’ve always wanted. We’ll […]
Left to Write is coming to the night! This session of Left to Write will give everyone the opportunity to enjoy Left to Write again each month, at a later time! If you enjoy creative writing, you’ll love Left to Write, HPL’s own creative writing group. Here you can participate in writing exercises, share your […]
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. Masks are available and recommended for all attendees.
Learn the secrets to beautiful black hair from expert Nietra Hood! During this in-person Black Hair Care Clinic, Nietra will share helpful tips and guidance on caring for your own hair, as well as for a young person’s hair. Free. **Limited seating is available. PLEASE REGISTER to enjoy this in-person event. You can also register […]
Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Stop by and pick up our Macramé keychain and learn the skill of creating a textile out of knots. These groovy keychain kits will be available March 1.
Get ready for Spring with these bright and beautiful paper flowers. All of the Kits include an array of pretty flower colors, brads and some instructions to help you along the way. Kits will be available March 1.
Uneven Ground Celtic Music Thursday, March 3 from 6:00-7:00pm In-Person at Hackley Library Registration Required - Space has filled for this event, however you can register to be put on our waitlist HERE! Celebrate a night of vibrant music with traditional Celtic band, Uneven Ground! Blending talented vocals and lively instrumentals, Uneven Ground gives their […]
Please note: Story Time is cancelled on Friday, March 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. Masks are available and recommended for all attendees.
Basic Intro to Computers Saturday, March 5 at 10:30am **Space has filled. Please visit HERE to be put on the WAITLIST.** Are you new to computers and don’t know where to start? Enjoy free computer classes at Hackley Library! These classes are designed for beginners, and provide hands-on learning from expert De’Ondra Pentecost. On March […]