Celebrate spring with two take and make crafts! Bring to life the Iroquois and Lenape creation myth of the earth being carried on the turtle’s back and celebrate Earth Day with this adorable Earth Day turtle. And be prepared for the rare, synchronized arrival of two different cicada broods by revisiting our delightful spoon and […]
Planning a staycation for Spring Break? We’ve got you covered. Join us for fun youth activities all week long! Free. Monday 1-4: Diamond Art (ages 8+) Tuesday 10-4: Games and Coloring Wednesday 1-4: LEGO Build Thursday 10-4: Games and Coloring Friday 1-4: Crafts
Planning a staycation for Spring Break? We’ve got you covered. Join us for fun youth activities all week long! Free. Monday 1-4: Diamond Art (ages 8+) Tuesday 10-4: Games and Coloring Wednesday 1-4: LEGO Build Thursday 10-4: Games and Coloring Friday 1-4: Crafts
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.
Planning a staycation for Spring Break? We’ve got you covered. Join us for fun youth activities all week long! Free. Monday 1-4: Diamond Art (ages 8+) Tuesday 10-4: Games and Coloring Wednesday 1-4: LEGO Build Thursday 10-4: Games and Coloring Friday 1-4: Crafts
Planning a staycation for Spring Break? We’ve got you covered. Join us for fun youth activities all week long! Free. Monday 1-4: Diamond Art (ages 8+) Tuesday 10-4: Games and Coloring Wednesday 1-4: LEGO Build Thursday 10-4: Games and Coloring Friday 1-4: Crafts
Wear your favorite pajamas to the Spring Break PJ Party at the Muskegon Museum of Art on April 4th! Join Ms Melissa and Ms Lydia for a story time at 5:15. Free & Open to the Public Come earlier or stay later to check out art activities, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, and stories in 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.
Planning a staycation for Spring Break? We’ve got you covered. Join us for fun youth activities all week long! Free. Monday 1-4: Diamond Art (ages 8+) Tuesday 10-4: Games and Coloring Wednesday 1-4: LEGO Build Thursday 10-4: Games and Coloring Friday 1-4: Crafts
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with your little ones in this class designed for kiddos ages 0-4 and their grown-ups. Hosted by Culinary and Family Registered Dietitian Jessi Holden, explore vibrant fruits and vegetables, engage in sensory taste tests, and enjoy hands-on cooking activities that foster a lifelong love for diverse flavors and healthy eating […]
**Please note that space has filled, but you can sign up for the WAITLIST here.** Repurpose a beautiful teacup for the birds to enjoy!
Chris Burnaw from SafeSeniors/AgeWell Services will be at Hackley Library to share information on how to spot scammers and others who pretend to be helpful people or friends. She will also speak about signs of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and how we can all work together to watch out for each other. Registration is […]
Books on Tap at Pigeon Hill In-Person at Pigeon Hill (895 4th Street, Muskegon, MI) Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00 – 7:00pm Join Hackley Library staff and Muskegon Area District Library staff for an evening book discussion each month over a beverage at Pigeon Hill Brewery. Check out the MADL Facebook page to vote on the […]
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! Led by librarian Amelia, 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 […]
Despite his status as a world-traveling academic, nobody in his family could say what he did for work. The Interaction Cowboy follows the life and work of one man (Muskegon resident Tim Koschmann), which has taken a meandering path, from being targeted by the FBI for protesting the Vietnam War to traveling the world as […]
Join us for a special Storytime in the Art Gallery, where children ages 0-5 can come to listen to stories, sing songs, and explore the illustrations in the Muskegon Museum of Art’s current exhibition, Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books. Free.
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.
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.
Major Collaborative Event: Renowned Author Angeline Boulley in Muskegon with a Spellbinding Presentation on her Best-Selling Masterpiece, Firekeeper's Daughter Angeline Boulley, celebrated for her New York Times No. 1 Best Seller, Firekeeper's Daughter, will be making a special stop in Muskegon to share her captivating narrative and engage with an eager audience of all ages. […]
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 is open to anyone ages […]
Registration is required It might be raining outside, so join us inside where we’ll sing, dance, and have fun with our special host Jacqui from Broadway Babies! Free. Open to ages 0-4.
Explore the “other side” or perhaps connect with a lost loved one with Rick Waid, a renowned seer of the paranormal and metaphysical realms. Whether you are a believer or skeptic, this is sure to be an enlightening experience. *In addition to the presentation, Rick will offer roughly 8-10 past loved one readings or energy […]
How do you go from piles of photos, albums, and countless digital scans to family stories that will connect generations? Speaker Laura Hedgecock discusses how to make precious photos worth the proverbial thousand words by giving them the context and stories behind them. We'll look at pulling story threads from the photos themselves and how […]
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by supporting our pollinators! Learn about pollinators and how important they are to our planet, do a craft, learn about the pollination process with a hands on approach, and build the Lego We Do bee pollinator! Free. Ages 3-17.
HPL and Kaleidoscope Farm are partnering for a special program to celebrate Earth Day. Come and make a soda bottle trench planter to take home and care for, then stay for our Gardening 101 program at 5:30. Teens and adults. Free. Please bring a clean 2-liter bottle for your planter. We will have some available.
There are two new 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. Free. Call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20 minute timeslot.
In this presentation, local grower Lynn will give you the tricks, insight, and “tools” you need to get started gardening this spring! Don’t miss out on this Earth Day event! Registration preferred - click HERE to register. FREE.
It’s an adults only event (Ages 16+) to learn more about our ferocious feathered friends! Outdoor Discovery’s birds of prey, including hawks, owls and falcons, will be used to share their life history and habitat. Hands-on artifacts will include skulls, feathers, pelts, and talons! Registration highly preferred - click HERE to register. 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.
Relax and enjoy a casual, monthly gathering with fellow seniors, during Senior Social Hours at Hackley Library. Join us each month on the last Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00pm. Registration is preferred - click HERE to register. FREE. This month's theme is Eurythmy - what is Eurythmy? Eurythmy is a form of expressive movement […]
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.
This class will cover a variety of different computer task topics, such as saving to a USB drive, converting documents, and other similar topics. This is also a great time to ask any questions! This class is led by instructor De'Ondra Pentecost. Registration is required - please register HERE. Free. A link to register will […]
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.
Please join us for a night of multicultural music history with Frank Galante. Be swept away to the Spanish Renaissance, to raw blues moments, to the melodies of the lute, and more. It will be a memorable experience of unique and obscure sounds. Registration preferred, but not required - click HERE to register. Free.
Take an adventure around downtown Muskegon on Saturday, May 4, from 10 am - 3 pm to participate in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities. STEAM Along the Lakeshore is a free family fun event in downtown Muskegon, Michigan that promotes STEAM learning in the community. Participants will be given a map to visit […]