It’s time to go back to school! Make your own palm-sized stress-reliever that is especially great for kids who suffer from separation anxiety at the start of the school year. Plus, the apple design is on-theme and totally adorable. Do you like having something in your hands to keep them busy? Grab our slider snake […]
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.
We have two 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. Please call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20 minute time slot. Ages […]
Space has filled for this adult craft, however you can sign up for the WAITLIST HERE. Create a cute cork pumpkin, just in time for fall to begin! This program is for adults and registration is required.
Join Route 31 Credit Union’s Business Development Officer, Nick Green as he asks local experts their take on the ins and outs of business ownership. Whether you are just getting started, expanding, or ready to exit your business there is a plethora of knowledge to be shared. This program is in collaboration with Route 31 Credit Union. […]
Join Hackley staff and MADL staff for an evening book discussion each month over a beverage at Pigeon Hill Brewery. Books will be available at MADL's Norton Shores Branch, plus there will be a limited number of copies available at Pigeon Hill as well. In September, we'll discuss "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.
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 […]
Boost those fine motor skills with some fingerprint art fun! For little ones, fingerprint art is a booster for fine motor and pre-writing skills. For older kids it’s just plain FUN. We will provide stamp pads and paper, you provide the fingers!
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.
Come spend an hour hanging out and crafting at Hackley Library! No reasonable request rejected! Perler Beads? Pony Beads? Macrame? We will open the craft cabinets and create for an hour, so join us! Ages 13-17. 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.
Get knotty with other crafters who like to knit, crochet, macrame, sew, felt, embroider… bring your projects (or learn something new) and let’s hang out together. A small supply of yarn, macrame cord, and embroidery floss will be provided with limited instruction. This drop-in, no strings attached fiber arts group will meet the third Thursday […]
That’s right, we’ll be pulling out all the stops for an hour of crafting, talking like a pirate, fun and hijinks! This is a drop in program and all the fun will be available for the entire hour.
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.
The Cemetery Super Sleuth presentation will explore how to identify clues that might be able to point a genealogist towards a research source. We will start with some interesting emblems, symbols and move on into harder clues like monument shapes, and even some grave lot locations that might give us some hints. Cristine is a […]
We have two 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. Please call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20 minute time slot. Ages […]
Relax and enjoy a casual, monthly gathering with fellow seniors, during Senior Social Hours at Hackley Library! We’ll have activities, light refreshments, and good conversation. Registration preferred, but not required - click HERE to register. Senior Social hour will occur on the last Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:00pm. *Please note that will be […]
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.
Learn the basics of using a laptop computer! Be sure to bring your questions, and gain some hands-on experience from expert De’Ondra Pentecost. Registration is required - click HERE to register. Free.
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word! Be sure to bring your questions, and gain some hands-on experience from expert De’Ondra Pentecost. **This class will be from 11:45 - 12:45p on September 28. Registration is required - click HERE to register. Free.
This five-week workshop connects families with community resource professionals. Children and adults are invited to play and learn in this relaxed environment. Registration is required - click HERE to register, or call 231-722-8014 for more information. Free. Ages 1-4. Oct 2: Early Literacy Oct 9: Nutrition Oct 16: Speech and Language Oct 23: Child Development […]
**Please note that REGISTRATION HAS FILLED. Join us for this awesome cruise to kick off our series of Big Read Lakeshore events. This is a collaboration between Muskegon Area District Library and Hackley Public Library, and we invite you to join us aboard the Aquastar as we cruise Muskegon Lake, sample amazing cheese from the […]
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.
Learn the basics of using a laptop computer! Be sure to bring your questions, and gain some hands-on experience from expert De’Ondra Pentecost. Registration is required as space is limited - click HERE to register. Free.
Discover the ins and outs of email, including how to set up an account, constructing an email, and everything in between! Be sure to bring your questions, and gain some hands-on experience from expert De’Ondra Pentecost. **This class will be from 11:45 - 12:45pm on October 5. Registration is required, as space is limited […]