**Space has filled* If you'd like to be put on the waitlist, click HERE. Get creative and make your own trivet during this Hackley Craft! Registration is required, as space is limited. Free. *Image above shows examples, and not necessarily the images we'll be using.
How does your garden grow? With these fun and easy craft foam flowers. Youth Services will have bins for you to choose your very own background and bright spring colors! Kits available beginning May 2.
The tea party went just right. Everyone had such a great time. As your guests leave, you notice this small white rabbit following you everywhere you go. Where did it come from? Find out when you pick up your very own mystery in Youth Services!
Join Community Gardeners at HPL to learn the latest on growing productive and beautiful gardens - plus help save our pollinators - butterflies and honeybees! During the program we'll learn about: -Muskegon Community Gardens -The Four Elements (Air, Soil, Sun, Water) -When and What to Grow -Pests, Weeds, & Solutions -We'll tour HPL's Shakespeare Garden […]
This 5-week program for toddlers and parents emphasizes the importance of play and the importance of parents as a child’s first teacher. It also engages families with community resource professionals in a fun, informal environment. Children explore different sensory play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to meet a different professional each week. Topics include: […]
Do you know what a zine is? During this drop-in program, we will provide supplies where you can make your own mini-zine*! Additionally, there will be informational videos and takeaways available all day. This program is designed for teens and adults, but the whole family is welcome to participate! Free. *Please know that zines come […]
Hackley Library is partnering with other community organizations to launch this inaugural event! Drop in at any participating location to engage in an assortment of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) activities geared towards students pre-K through 12th grade and their families. The first 1000 students that complete their passport will receive a bag with […]
This 5-week program for toddlers and parents emphasizes the importance of play and the importance of parents as a child’s first teacher. It also engages families with community resource professionals in a fun, informal environment. Children explore different sensory play stations while caregivers have the opportunity to meet a different professional each week. Topics include: […]
Try out all the different robots Hackley has to offer for youth, including: Cue, Sphero, Lego WeDo, and Ozobots! This is a self-guided exploration with minimal staff assistance. Robots are available on a first come, first served basis.
If you enjoy creative writing, you’ll love Left to Write, HPL’s own creative writing group! Here you can participate in writing exercises, share your own stories, and meet other creative writers. This group provides a low-key atmosphere for writers of all experiences, everyone is welcome! Remember to bring a pen and paper. You'll have two […]
**PLEASE NOTE** Due to unforeseen circumstances, HPL's Pressure-Free Living program is going to be rescheduled. The program will NO LONGER be happening on Tues. May 24. New date/time to be in June - check back for details! To register/be notified of new date, click HERE. *Those that had already registered do not need to register […]
If you enjoy creative writing, you’ll love Left to Write, HPL’s own creative writing group! Here you can participate in writing exercises, share your own stories, and meet other creative writers. This group provides a low-key atmosphere for writers of all experiences, everyone is welcome! Remember to bring a pen and paper. You'll have two […]
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. We're hoping to be outside as the weather allows - watch our Facebook page for details.