Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Upcoming Events at HPL Yarnspinners September 9 7:00 pm Torrent House. Storytelling Group. Family Genealogy Workshop September 12 10:30 - 11:30 am Local History Department Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 233 Scrabble FUNdraiser September 12 7:00-10:00 p.m. Masonic Temple “Read Muskegon,” Muskegon County’s nonprofit adult literacy organization, is hosting its First Annual Read Muskegon Scrabble® FUNdraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Masonic Temple, 396 West Clay. Amateur and serious scrabble players welcome. There will be food, fun, and prizes. Individuals or teams of four are urged to sign up now to raise money for adult literacy in Muskegon County. The entry fee is $25.00 for individuals or $100 for teams of 4 players. Or sponsor a team! Read Muskegon promotes adult literacy through free, one-on-one tutoring for adults in Muskegon County who cannot read or who have difficulty reading. Information and applications are available at readmuskegon.org, your local public library, or call Courtney Schaub at (231) 777-3926. Hackley Library Board Meeting September 15 5:30 pm Julia Hackley Room Open to the public. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Herb Society September 15 6:00 pm Torrent House. Family Spelling Bee September 16 6:30 pm Youth Services. Form your own two person Spelling Team and join HPL's Spelling Bee. Teams must have one child and one adult. Try for the Best Speller Prize, or join the End of Bee Prize Drawing, open to all participants. Registration required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Mini class on Searching the Catalog-1 September 16 2:00 pm Drop by the Julia Hackley room for a mini class. Feel free to bring your own laptop, otherwise the class is a watch-and-learn. This week's class is searching the Lakenet Catalog. For more information or to register call HPL at 231-722-7276. Monday Storytime September 21 6:45 pm Youth Services. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230. Toddler Storytime September 21 11:00 am Youth Services Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Evening Toddler Storytime September 22 6:45 pm Youth Services Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Morning Storytime September 22 11:00 am Youth Services. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230. Contemporary Gospel Music September 25 1:00 pm Julia Hackley Room Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard will present a multimedia presentation of contemporary gospel music on September 24, 2009. Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard enjoys an exciting dual career as Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and host/producer of “Strong Inspirations,” a contemporary gospel music program that has been heard on FM 98 WJLB-Detroit since 1994. Pollard, who has lectured internationally on gospel music, has published articles in both academic and popular journals. Her book When the Church Becomes Your Party: Contemporary Gospel Music, was a Michigan Notable book for 2009. For more information or to register call HPL at 231-722-7276. Micigan Search and Rescue Dogs September 26 2:00 pm Youth Services Michagn SAR presents "What to do when you're lost in the woods" introducing search and rescue work to children. The program includes finding a hidden audience member! Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Write Edit Publish September 26 9:00 am - Noon Torrent House Many people are interested in publishing but don’t know how to get started. Some may be stalled in the writing process itself, others may have written work that needs editing, and still others feel their project is ready for query letters and editorial scrutiny. Peg guides writers through the process, giving specific, usable information on how to write that piece, how to edit it to top form, and how to present it to an agent or publisher for optimal effect. This is a workshop with hands-on exercises and specific examples. For more information call 231-722-7276. For more information or to register call HPL at 231-722-7276. 9:47:19 AM

Friday, September 04, 2009

Upcoming Events at HPL MCGS Board Meeting September 8 6:30 pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Board meeting at the Torrent House. Ulysses Group September 8 10:00 am Julia Hackley room. Book Discussion Group. This month's book is In the Land of Invisible Women by Qata Ahmed. For more information call 231-722-7276. Yarnspinners September 9 7:00 pm Torrent House. Storytelling Group. Family Genealogy Workshop September 12 10:30 - 11:30 am Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 233 Scrabble FUNdraiser September 12 7:00-10:00 p.m. “Read Muskegon,” Muskegon County’s nonprofit adult literacy organization, is hosting its First Annual Read Muskegon Scrabble® FUNdraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Masonic Temple, 396 West Clay. Amateur and serious scrabble players welcome. There will be food, fun, and prizes. Individuals or teams of four are urged to sign up now to raise money for adult literacy in Muskegon County. The entry fee is $25.00 for individuals or $100 for teams of 4 players. Or sponsor a team! Read Muskegon promotes adult literacy through free, one-on-one tutoring for adults in Muskegon County who cannot read or who have difficulty reading. Information and applications are available at readmuskegon.org, your local public library, or call Courtney Schaub at (231) 777-3926. Hackley Library Board Meeting September 15 5:30 pm Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library. Open to the public. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Family Spelling Bee September 16 6:30 pm Youth Services. Form your own two person Spelling Team and join HPL's Spelling Bee. Teams must have one child and one adult. Try for the Best Speller Prize, or join the End of Bee Prize Drawing, open to all participants. Registration required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Mini class on Searching the Catalog-1 September 16 2:00 pm Drop by the Julia Hackley room for a mini class. Feel free to bring your own laptop, otherwise the class is a watch-and-learn. This week's class is searching the Lakenet Catalog. For more information or to register call HPL at 231-722-7276. 9:39:47 AM

Friday, August 28, 2009

Upcoming Events at HPL Summer Memories Scrapbooking 2 PM Thursday August 27 Kids will create a Scrap Book with pages made from Paper Bags! The bags hide pull-out sheets for hidden surprises. Use it to remember this summer’s special moments. Bring a few photos or other fun keepsakes to start your Book. Registration required Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. MCGS Board Meeting September 8 2009 6:30 pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Board meeting at the Torrent House. Ulysses Group September 8, 2009 10:00 am Julia Hackley room. Book Discussion Group. This month's book is In the Land of Invisible Women by Qata Ahmed. For more information call 231-722-7276. Yarnspinners September 9, 2009 7:00 pm Torrent House. Storytelling Group. Family Genealogy Workshop September 12 10:30 - 11:30 am Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 233 Scrabble FUNdraiser September 12, 2009 “Read Muskegon,” Muskegon County’s nonprofit adult literacy organization, is hosting its First Annual Read Muskegon Scrabble® FUNdraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the Masonic Temple, 396 West Clay, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Amateur and serious scrabble players welcome. There will be food, fun, and prizes. Individuals or teams of four are urged to sign up now to raise money for adult literacy in Muskegon County. The entry fee is $25.00 for individuals or $100 for teams of 4 players. Or sponsor a team! Read Muskegon promotes adult literacy through free, one-on-one tutoring for adults in Muskegon County who cannot read or who have difficulty reading. Information and applications are available at readmuskegon.org, your local public library, or call Courtney Schaub at (231) 777-3926. 3:01:08 PM

Friday, August 21, 2009

Upcoming Events at HPL Ruff Reader - “Kids Read to Dogs” 2 - 4 PM Saturday August 22 Kids can boost reading skills and confidence at private read-aloud sessions with a trained Listener Dog. They’ll go home with a Paw Print Diploma and a new enthusiasm for reading. The friendly pooches are from West Michigan Therapy Dog, Inc. Children sign up for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens in August. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Summer Memories Scrapbooking 2 PM Thursday August 27 Kids will create a Scrap Book with pages made from Paper Bags! The bags hide pull-out sheets for hidden surprises. Use it to remember this summer’s special moments. Bring a few photos or other fun keepsakes to start your Book. Registration required Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. 4:32:59 PM

Friday, July 31, 2009

Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library Book End Art 2 PM Tuesday, August 4 Turn the ordinary bookends into works of art for the Library shelves. Kids will work with decoupage and acrylics to give book holders an all new look! Teacher and artist Ronace Hogan will lead the project. Registration required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Altered Jeans for Tweens 2 PM Saturday, August 8 Bring an old pair of jeans to this program for grades 4 - 7. Everyone will make a cool jeans purse and go home with plenty of ideas for more advanced projects. HPL staffer Cassandra Hamilton leads the program. Registration required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. West Michigan Symphony “Instrument Petting Zoo” 2 PM Thursday, August 13 Discover --- and really play --- the amazing instruments of the symphony orchestra. Kids will see, touch and hear the trombone, snare drum, cello, tuba and more. WSSO Education staff lead the program 1:44:55 PM

Friday, July 24, 2009

Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library Outdoor Storytime III “The Magic Crayon” 6:30 PM Monday, July 27 Tales of magical pencils, stories you can draw and pictures that can fool you. Kids will help draw a story in the air. For ages 3 - 7. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Annual Kids Flea Market 10 AM - 1 PM Thursday, July 30 “On the Lawn”: Hackley Administration Bldg. Kids run their own booths Kids sell old toys, books, games, card collections, stuffed animals and more 50 cent price limit keeps things fun Registration required. Phone 722-7276 The Kids’ Flea Market provides a grand finale for “Be Creative” activities. Children will run their own booths (parent help is recommended) and keep the money they earn. A 50 cent price limit per item will keep things fun and safe for all. Rain date Fridaym July 31 Sales ideas include old books, collectibles, stuffed animals, fast food prizes puzzles and craft items. Lemonade stand yummies are good sellers, too. Please don’t bring used clothing or other items of interest to grownups only. Sellers should bring their own tables and chairs, or a beach blanket to sell from. Registration is required. To sign up phone 722-7276, ext. 230. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Book End Art 2 PM Tuesday, August 4 Turn the ordinary bookends into works of art for the Library shelves. Kids will work with decoupage and acrylics to give book holders an all new look! Teacher and artist Ronace Hogan will lead the project. Registration required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. 3:00:20 PM

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