MI Secretary of State MOBILE OFFICE at Hackley

Michigan Secretary of State MOBILE OFFICE is coming to Hackley Library on Wednesday, May 13!~~~Wednesday, May 131:00 – 5:00pmHPL’s Downstairs Meeting Rooms~~~Book a visit to complete your Secretary of State transactions, including:First-time Michigan IDRenew Driver’s Li......More

Michigan Secretary of State MOBILE OFFICE is coming to Hackley Library on Wednesday, May 13!~~~Wednesday, May 131:00 – 5:00pmHPL’s Downstairs Meeting Rooms~~~Book a visit to complete your Secretary of State transactions, including:First-time Michigan IDRenew Driver’s License or IDTransfer TitleApply for/renew disability placardFor more information or to schedule your visit during this Mobile Office event, contact:Kathi Harris616-802-2697Eunice Thomas-Foster248-404-5515

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

Fingerprint Art

Spring is the best time to make fingerprint art!Make your favorite Spring foliage, or a delightful group of birds and butterflies. Let your imagination run wild.We will supply the stamp pads and paper, you supply the artistry.This family program is geared toward youth o......More

Spring is the best time to make fingerprint art!Make your favorite Spring foliage, or a delightful group of birds and butterflies. Let your imagination run wild.We will supply the stamp pads and paper, you supply the artistry.This family program is geared toward youth of all ages.FREE!

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

Chat with CALL 211

Drop by HPL on Thursdays from 1:00-4:00pm and speak to a Community Access Line of Lakeshore 211 (CALL 211) resource specialist in person!These resource specialists can help provide information on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to):FoodHousehold ItemsMen......More

Drop by HPL on Thursdays from 1:00-4:00pm and speak to a Community Access Line of Lakeshore 211 (CALL 211) resource specialist in person!These resource specialists can help provide information on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to):FoodHousehold ItemsMental HealthEmploymentFinancial SupportBill Pay AssistanceTransportationHousingLegal AssistanceHealth CareAND MORE!

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

Coffee with TrueNorth

You deserve a space where you feel welcome. Come in for coffee, snacks and a relaxed conversation. Learn about local help with TrueNorth Community Services or just enjoy a friendly chat to start your day. TrueNorth helps provide insight into housing and homelessness sup......More

You deserve a space where you feel welcome. Come in for coffee, snacks and a relaxed conversation. Learn about local help with TrueNorth Community Services or just enjoy a friendly chat to start your day. TrueNorth helps provide insight into housing and homelessness support, assistance with heat and energy bills, youth and family programs, and other resources aimed at reducing poverty and strengthening our local communities. Everyone is welcome to come and chat! Here are their other areas of focus: Housing assistance and homelessness prevention (rent help, eviction prevention, rapid rehousing).Hunger prevention services, including food pantries and related food security programs.Youth and out-of-school time programs (e.g., Project FOCUS, mentoring, enrichment for K–8 students).Camp and recreation programs, including Camp Newaygo and leadership opportunities for youth.Social and community-building programs for adults and seniors (activities to reduce isolation and strengthen community ties).Broad anti-poverty and community development work focused on families and rural communities in West Michigan.Free.

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

American at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors

Presented by Scott Norrick, Ancestral Past 2026 marks the 250-year anniversary of America‛s signing of the Declaration of Independence. This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionaryancestors. It will cover the top resourc......More

Presented by Scott Norrick, Ancestral Past 2026 marks the 250-year anniversary of America‛s signing of the Declaration of Independence. This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionaryancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation‛s founding. Resources and documents available at the National Archives, DAR, SAR, as well as state and local organizations will be included. The presentation will also reveal that many colonists did not support independence and supported the British/Tory cause. It is an exciting time to jump in and learn as much as you can about your revolutionary ancestors! Free. Access the registration link for America at 250 HERE.

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

Open Mic Night at HPL

Join us for an evening of meaningful sharing during Open Mic Night at Hackley Library! Come to share what you love, whether it be reading poetry, sharing a short story, performing music, acting out theater – or something else! Registration is preferred, whether you are ......More

Join us for an evening of meaningful sharing during Open Mic Night at Hackley Library! Come to share what you love, whether it be reading poetry, sharing a short story, performing music, acting out theater – or something else! Registration is preferred, whether you are sharing, or just coming to listen – click HERE to register.  Hosts for this Open Mic are the talented Gemini DaPoet and Kaizen Kabir. *Please keep material family-friendly.

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

HPL Board Meeting

Hackley Public Library Board Meeting

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

LEGO Build

LEGO bricks and kits are provided to build with during this program, but your imagination is needed! Free-form LEGO bricks are always available, but we will be offering a larger selection of guided LEGO builds for this program. Guided builds are available to use on a fi......More

LEGO bricks and kits are provided to build with during this program, but your imagination is needed! Free-form LEGO bricks are always available, but we will be offering a larger selection of guided LEGO builds for this program. Guided builds are available to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 5-16.  Free! Kits are often displayed on our shelves afterwards for everyone to enjoy!

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

Chat with CALL 211

Drop by HPL on Thursdays from 1:00-4:00pm and speak to a Community Access Line of Lakeshore 211 (CALL 211) resource specialist in person!These resource specialists can help provide information on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to):FoodHousehold ItemsMen......More

Drop by HPL on Thursdays from 1:00-4:00pm and speak to a Community Access Line of Lakeshore 211 (CALL 211) resource specialist in person!These resource specialists can help provide information on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to):FoodHousehold ItemsMental HealthEmploymentFinancial SupportBill Pay AssistanceTransportationHousingLegal AssistanceHealth CareAND MORE!

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

Space FILLED - WAITLIST Available - Historic Trolley Ride through Muskegon

**Please keep in mind that space has FILLED, but you can sign up for the WAITLIST below.Access the WAITLIST for the Historic Trolley Ride HERE. ~~~~~~~~Thursday, May 21 from 2:00 – 3:00pm.*We’ll first meet at Hackley Public Library roughly 10 minutes before 2pm.Join HPL......More

**Please keep in mind that space has FILLED, but you can sign up for the WAITLIST below.Access the WAITLIST for the Historic Trolley Ride HERE. ~~~~~~~~Thursday, May 21 from 2:00 – 3:00pm.*We’ll first meet at Hackley Public Library roughly 10 minutes before 2pm.Join HPL as we partner with the Lakeshore Museum Center to take you on a historic trolley ride through Muskegon!We’ll see a variety of unique locations and learn about their rich history.Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and maybe even bring your camera to take pictures of our beautiful city.

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

Hackley Distinguished Lecture - Frank Bednarek

For 44 years, Friends of Hackley Public Library has worked in partnership with the Library to champion the humanities through the Hackley Distinguished Lecture and Commendation for Service to the Humanities Awards. Every year, someone with ties to Muskegon, and who has ......More

For 44 years, Friends of Hackley Public Library has worked in partnership with the Library to champion the humanities through the Hackley Distinguished Lecture and Commendation for Service to the Humanities Awards. Every year, someone with ties to Muskegon, and who has distinguished themselves in the humanities, presents a lecture as a means to educate and engage the community. Our 2026 Hackley Distinguished Lecture will be presented by Frank Bednarek. The title of his presentation is Bad Bunny, Snoop Dogg, & Martha Stewart: Why We Need Them. This talk will connect the challenges to our local cultural institutions with an assessment of our strengths and ways to support and defend our community’s cultural life and heritage. The lecture will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m., at the Muskegon Museum of Art, with a reception following at Hackley Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. Frank is a former Muskegon Administrator, Owner of Frank Bednarek Consulting Services, and Partner/Co-Owner of Hooker DeJong Architects & Engineers. He is also a dedicated patron of the arts. Among his many community involvements, Frank is currently Chair of the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) Trustees & Co-chair of its Capital Campaign. The MMA is a place where Frank’s immeasurable contribution of time and talent has had a regional and national impact. Commendation for Service to the Humanities Awards will be presented to Don Crandall, Nancy Crandall, Kathy Evans, and Phyllis Wahlberg (in memoriam). Each of these individuals has made deep and lasting contributions to the humanities in Muskegon County, which will be celebrated at the event.​Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1973 to support Hackley Public Library. We also strive to stimulate interest in reading and literacy, help develop and promote the Library’s services, and enhance the community’s cultural life. Friends provides annual financial support for children and adult library programs, and has funded significant projects as stewards of the 130+ year old historic library building. Since its inception, Friends has invested over $1 million in Hackley Public Library.

Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States