Color, paint, make a collage - wanna craft more than one? Gotta make sure you have one for every book you’re reading! Free.
There are two new four-legged reading helpers in Youth Services! Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs who are calm, non-judgmental listeners. They're excited to hear all the stories -- and receive all the belly rubs. Free. Call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20 minute timeslot.
Have you ever wondered about composting, its benefits, and how to do it? Join us at Hackley Library for a presentation on composting, and how you can utilize this helpful resource! Registration is preferred, but NOT required. Click HERE to register. Free.
This five-week workshop at Hackley Public Library connects families with community resource professionals on a variety of topics including: early literacy, nutrition, child development, speech and language skills, and music/movement. Children and adults are invited to play and learn in this relaxed environment. Free. Ages 1-4. Please plan on attending all five weeks. Registration is […]
What makes a lasting impact in our environment? Supporting pollinators helps three-fourths of the flowering plants and 35% of the world’s food crops reproduce - that’s one out of every three bites of food! Take and make our pollinator and pollinator sustainer crafts to show your appreciation. Free. Available while supplies last. Youth Take and […]
Planning a stay-cation this Spring Break? Hackley’s Youth Services Department has your entertainment covered with fun crafts available daily. You can stay at the library and craft away or grab a bag and take them home. Do you prefer robots to crafts? Our Cue, Little Bits, and Lego We Do kits will be available for […]
Planning a stay-cation this Spring Break? Hackley’s Youth Services Department has your entertainment covered with fun crafts available daily. You can stay at the library and craft away or grab a bag and take them home. Do you prefer robots to crafts? Our Cue, Little Bits, and Lego We Do kits will be available for […]
These insightful presentations are made possible through Fathers Matter and MYalliance. FREE to enjoy - registration includes free lunch. Register for each program by scanning each individual QR code on the image below, OR by visiting the link below each individual event. Safe Sleep & Infant CPR Tuesday, April 4 from 11:30am-1:00pm Holly Alway […]
**Space has filled but you can sign up for the WAITLIST here. Decorate a glass bottle or jar using fun and unique embellishments!
Planning a stay-cation this Spring Break? Hackley’s Youth Services Department has your entertainment covered with fun crafts available daily. You can stay at the library and craft away or grab a bag and take them home. Do you prefer robots to crafts? Our Cue, Little Bits, and Lego We Do kits will be available for […]
Planning a stay-cation this Spring Break? Hackley’s Youth Services Department has your entertainment covered with fun crafts available daily. You can stay at the library and craft away or grab a bag and take them home. Do you prefer robots to crafts? Our Cue, Little Bits, and Lego We Do kits will be available for […]
Join us for a special story time at the Muskegon Museum of Art! -- This is part of an artful fun-filled night with the whole family - visit the Muskegon Museum of Art website for more information. Advanced registration required.
**Space has filled for this program. If you'd like to sign up for the WAITLIST, please click here.** Enjoy some lower impact chair-based yoga to enrich your mind, body and spirit. Free.
There are two new four-legged reading helpers in Youth Services! Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs who are calm, non-judgmental listeners. They're excited to hear all the stories -- and receive all the belly rubs. Free. Call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20 minute timeslot.
LOVE BOOKS AND BREWS? JOIN US EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH! Meet us at Pigeon Hill (895 4th St, Muskegon). You don't have to be 21+ to participate, but you must be 21+ to consume an alcoholic beverage. ~~~~~ Join us for an evening book discussion hosted by MADL each month over a beverage […]
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.
If you enjoy creative writing, you'll love Left to Write, HPL's very own creative writing group! Here you can participate in writing exercises, share your own stories, and meet other creative writers (of all experiences, new or seasoned!). This group provides a low-key atmosphere for writers of all experiences, and everyone is welcome! Remember to […]
Enjoy an evening of music at HPL! Watch and listen as Neil performs music from a diverse blend of genres, such as jazz, classical, Celtic, and more. Don’t miss this after-hours music performance that will truly leave you captivated! FREE - registration preferred - click here to register.
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.
Get your game on and play Dungeons & Dragons at your local library (that also looks like a castle), and join us for a night of magic and mischief! Open for all levels of players from beginner to seasoned. Feel free to come unequipped! Everything you need will be provided at this event. This program […]
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.
Registration has filled. If you'd like to sign up for the WAITLIST, please visit here. Experience how different roasting techniques change the flavors of your favorite morning brews with the roast masters of Lumbertown Coffee!
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.
**Registration has filled** Visit HERE to sign up for the WAITLIST. *This class will be from 11:45am - 12:45pm on April 22. Discover how email works, how to set up an account, and so much more!
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by supporting our pollinators! Learn about pollinators and how important they are to our planet, make a Bee Hotel, learn about the pollination process with a hands on approach, and build the Lego We Do bee pollinator! Free. Ages 3-17.
Enjoy an after-hours music performance at Hackley Library! As Gabriel shares his talent in this beautiful musical tradition, which expresses many cultural influences, he will also showcase a bit of Mariachi history. FREE. Registration preferred, but NOT required. Register HERE.
Wondering what to do with those old magazines? Join us in the teen room! We'll learn how to save them from the trash by transforming them into groovy beads for a beautiful bracelet. Free. Ages 13-17.
There are two new four-legged reading helpers in Youth Services! Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs who are calm, non-judgmental listeners. They're excited to hear all the stories -- and receive all the belly rubs. Free. Call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20 minute timeslot.
Join the discussion on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s best-seller, as we delve into the concepts of this incredible book, as well as how we engage with the natural world. Registration preferred, but NOT required. Register HERE. Free. This discussion is made possible by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC). For more details on this community […]
**Registration has filled. To be added to the WAITLIST, click HERE. 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesday, April 25 at Hackley Library. Discover details about the hobby of miniatures, and make a miniature of your own!
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.
Please join Every Woman's Place in community collaboration with Hackley Public Library for an informational event on 4/26/23 at 1pm! We'll learn why denim is worn on April 26, what to do if you have been sexually assaulted, how to help someone who has been sexually assaulted, resources and more. Please wear your jeans in […]
Join the Muskegon Museum of Art in welcoming Hackley Public Library's Story Time in MMA's new exhibition, Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Artwork from Golden Books! Explore the original illustrations from some of your favorite Golden Books, listen to stories, sing songs, and groove to movement activities! This Story Time at MMA is intended […]
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.
Spend the morning with Cinderella! She'll read a story, have an activity for the kids, and be available for photos. There will be two story times - one at 10am, one at 11am! All ages. Free!
Spend the morning with Cinderella! She'll read a story, have an activity for the kids, and be available for photos. There will be two story times - one at 10am, one at 11am! All ages. Free!
There’s nothing better than a sunny spring day! Grab our kits and get ready to celebrate spring! This adorable bird’s nest is so pretty and so easy to make (plus a sweet snack to share is included.) And your house will be ringing with cheer when you make our beaded wind chime. Free. Available starting […]
**Space has filled, but you can sign up for the WAITLIST by providing your information HERE.** Create a unique piece of jewelry during this Hackley adult craft! Free.
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 with special host Jacqui from Broadway Babies for singing, dancing, and fun! Free. Ages 0-5. Pre-registration is required.
Take an adventure around downtown Muskegon on Saturday, May 6, from 10am - 3pm to participate in STEAM activities and collect passport stickers for prizes! Participants will receive a bag with a STEAM kit and t-shirt (while supplies last) and a “passport.” They will travel between the four anchor organizations (Hackley Public Library, Muskegon Community […]