Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

	Youth Services Event January 16, 2010 2:00 pm Make a "Dragonology Book", a record of your scientific search for dragons.  Secret pockets, ancient treasure maps, and pouches for dragon's teeth will be part of each book.  Kids will add their own drawings and descriptions of the dragons they find.  For Dragon fans grade 1 and up. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Evening Toddler Storytime January 19, 2010 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.

	Hackley Library Board Meeting January 19, 2010 5:30 pm Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library.  Open to the public.  For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222

	Tuesday Storytime January 19, 2010 11:00 am Youth Services Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230

	Mini Class on Flickr January 20 2:00 pm This week in the Julia Hackley Room we will be doing an overview of Flickr, a photo sharing site.  This is a watch and learn class, but feel free to bring your own laptop. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Monday Storytime January 25, 2010 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Toddler Storytime January 25, 2010 11:00 am 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 January 26, 2010 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.

	Pandora's Locks January 26 6:30 pm, Julia Hackley Room Jeff Alexander, formerly a Muskegon Chronicle writer, will be on hand to talk about his book “Pandora’s Locks”, which discusses how the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway allowed many invasive species to take up residence in the Great Lakes and bordering waters.  For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Tuesday Storytime January 26, 2010 11:00 am Youth Services Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230

	Computer Class--Intro to Word Processing January 27 9:00 - 10:30 am Introduction to Word Processing will cover basic Word Processing skills and is designed for people who have some experience using a mouse.  Class size is limited.  Please call ahead to register:  (231-722-7276).  Registration opens on February 1.  The class will be held at Hackley Public Library.

	Computer Class--Intro to Word Processing January 27 6:00 - 7:00 pm Introduction to Word Processing will cover basic Word Processing skills and is designed for people who have some experience using a mouse.  Class size is limited.  Please call ahead to register:  (231-722-7276).  Registration opens on February 1.  The class will be held at Hackley Public Library.

La'Ron Williams, Storyteller January 30, 2010 2:00 pm Djembe drums, mbira music, and spontaneous song accompany La'Ron's tales from African and African American traditions.  His dramatic skills and audience rapport have made him one of the Midwest's top storytellers.  Says La'Ron, "I always sing.  I always wear traditional African dress.  And I always have a good time." Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.