Using Artificial Intelligence to Amplify Your Genealogical Work

This program is hosted by the Muskegon County Genealogical Society 10:30amSaturday, June 20 at Hackley Public Library Improve your research, extract more data, translate, and creatively leverage tools and resources available to tech-embracing genealogists! Kate Penney H......More

This program is hosted by the Muskegon County Genealogical Society 10:30amSaturday, June 20 at Hackley Public Library Improve your research, extract more data, translate, and creatively leverage tools and resources available to tech-embracing genealogists! Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist, specializing in brick wall work, HighRoH, and endagomy.  She has presented at Rootstech, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, Illinois Genealogical Society, the International Congress on Medieval Studies, NAAP/RTK’s Untangling Our Roots, and the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Registration is preferred for this program, but not required (free).   

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary!

*This event is geared toward families with youth of all ages.  FREE to enjoy!Join us to meet some cool critters when Critchlow comes to town!This program will take place in HPL’s meeting rooms, and meeting room doors will open roughly 10 minutes before the program begin......More

*This event is geared toward families with youth of all ages.  FREE to enjoy!Join us to meet some cool critters when Critchlow comes to town!This program will take place in HPL’s meeting rooms, and meeting room doors will open roughly 10 minutes before the program begins.Registration is not required, and space will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is an Animal Shelter, Zoo, and Edutainment Attraction in SW Michigan.They are open to the public between May and October.

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Pride BINGO

Pride Bingo5:30 – 6:30pm, Tuesday, June 23 at Hackley Library Join us for BINGO sessions!  We’ll enjoy a great time with fun prizes and amazing hosts from the Muskegon Pride organization. Registration is highly preferred (to gauge attendance) – access the link to regist......More

Pride Bingo5:30 – 6:30pm, Tuesday, June 23 at Hackley Library Join us for BINGO sessions!  We’ll enjoy a great time with fun prizes and amazing hosts from the Muskegon Pride organization. Registration is highly preferred (to gauge attendance) – access the link to register for Pride BINGO here.  For ages 18+.   

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Drawing Dinos

Drawing Dinos with Corinne Roberts! 10:00am, Wed. June 24 at Hackley Library Using basic shapes and simple line technique, learn to create your favorite dinosaurs. No prior drawing experience is needed.Materials needed are: simple paper, pencil, and eraser. Ages 8-17 (A......More

Drawing Dinos with Corinne Roberts! 10:00am, Wed. June 24 at Hackley Library Using basic shapes and simple line technique, learn to create your favorite dinosaurs. No prior drawing experience is needed.Materials needed are: simple paper, pencil, and eraser. Ages 8-17 (An adult must be present for ages 8-10). FREE!

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Lighthouse Story Time

**IMPORTANT**Please note that our first Lighthouse Time Story Time will be on Wednesday, June 10 — NOT on June 3.We apologize for any confusion!~~~~3:00pm*SELECT Wednesdays at Muskegon South Pierhead LighthouseJune 10, 17, 24July 8, 15, 22, 29Catch some sun and fresh ai......More

**IMPORTANT**Please note that our first Lighthouse Time Story Time will be on Wednesday, June 10 — NOT on June 3.We apologize for any confusion!~~~~3:00pm*SELECT Wednesdays at Muskegon South Pierhead LighthouseJune 10, 17, 24July 8, 15, 22, 29Catch some sun and fresh air out at the Pere Marquette Lighthouse! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and watch the boats out on the lake.  Soft mats are provided for seating.  Story Time is free.

Muskegon South Pierhead Light, 1431 Beach Street, Muskegon, MI, 49441, United States

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time at HPL Select Thursdays in June and JulyJune 4, 11, 18, 25  |  July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Intended for ages 0-5, HPL’s in-person Story Time is designed to model early literacy skills to parents and caregivers, while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmo......More

Preschool Story Time at HPL Select Thursdays in June and JulyJune 4, 11, 18, 25  |  July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Intended for ages 0-5, HPL’s in-person Story Time is designed to model early literacy skills to parents and caregivers, while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere.  We’ll read stories, sing songs, and do movement activities!  Free. Please check HPL’s Facebook page for the current schedule/any cancellations.

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Book Club! at HPL

Join us at Hackley Library for a different take on Book Club! We’ll meet the first Monday of each month.  Each month there will be a theme, where you can choose a book based around that theme.  At Book Club, you’ll be able to share about the book you read, and discover ......More

Join us at Hackley Library for a different take on Book Club! We’ll meet the first Monday of each month.  Each month there will be a theme, where you can choose a book based around that theme.  At Book Club, you’ll be able to share about the book you read, and discover reads from other attendees! July’s theme is to read a book with a red cover! Free.

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Book Club at HPL

Join us at Hackley Library for a different take on Book Club! We’ll meet the first Monday of each month.  Each month there will be a theme, where you can choose a book based around that theme.  At Book Club, you’ll be able to share about the book you read, and discover ......More

Join us at Hackley Library for a different take on Book Club! We’ll meet the first Monday of each month.  Each month there will be a theme, where you can choose a book based around that theme.  At Book Club, you’ll be able to share about the book you read, and discover reads from other attendees! For July, the theme is to read a book with a red cover. Free.

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

MUSIC at HPL - Ruth & Max Bloomquist

Tuesday, July 7 from 5:30 – 6:30pm at Hackley Library Registration is preferred (FREE) – access the link to register here.  Ruth and Max celebrate 45 years of performing their style of Acoustic Americana, with roots in Folk, Bluegrass, and traditional Country music. Rut......More

Tuesday, July 7 from 5:30 – 6:30pm at Hackley Library Registration is preferred (FREE) – access the link to register here.  Ruth and Max celebrate 45 years of performing their style of Acoustic Americana, with roots in Folk, Bluegrass, and traditional Country music. Ruth is well known for her songwriting as well as her striking alto voice.  She was a winner of Merlefest’s Chris Austin Song Writing competition in 2003 with her gospel number, By The River. The pair’s 2010 CD release, Turn Back a Page reached No. 5 on the Folk DJ Airplay Chart with 4 songs in the top 100 for that year. A YouTube video featuring Michigan Girl, a track from that CD, has been viewed over 400,000 times. A live CD was released in 2012 and a Christmas EP in 2015. The couple released their sixth full length CD, On A Canvas Painted Blue, in October 2017.

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Mosquito in "Amber" Craft

Create your very own example of a mosquito in “amber” (or something else!)!All supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination and creativity for this prehistoric craft. ~This is a youth/teen program.Free.

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States

Chair Yoga at HPL

Chair Yoga at HPLFriday, July 10 at 11:00am Join us at Hackley Library for a relaxing & comfortable hour of Chair Yoga in HPL’s lower-level meeting rooms. Registration is preferred (FREE) – access the registration form HERE.  This yoga program is led by Mel from Mind Bo......More

Chair Yoga at HPLFriday, July 10 at 11:00am Join us at Hackley Library for a relaxing & comfortable hour of Chair Yoga in HPL’s lower-level meeting rooms. Registration is preferred (FREE) – access the registration form HERE.  This yoga program is led by Mel from Mind Body Wellness / Muskegon Yoga.

Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States