Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

	Time Travel to ANCIENT EGYPT! Saturday, April 9 2:00 PM Enjoy hands-on activities that help kids experience Ancient Egypt. Write your name in hieroglyphics. Play “Senat,” the ancient board game. Taste Egyptian Barley Bread and learn how mummies were made. For ages 5 and up. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Evening Storytime Monday, April 11 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Morning Toddler Storytime Monday, April 11 11:00 am Toddlers and care givers attend Toddler Time together. The simple books and activities are just right for kids under 3. Signup is required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Morning Storytime Tuesday, April 12 11:00 am Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Pre-Planning a Funeral Tuesday, April 12 6:00 pm Carla Yerke from Sytsema Funeral Home will discuss how to pre-plan a funeral. Free and open to the public. This is a Money Smart Week event. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Ulysses Group Tuesday, April 12 10:00 am Led by Fran Fisher, this book discussion group meets in the Julia Hackley Room of the Library on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00-11:30 am. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222.

	MS Support Group Wednesday, April 13 5:30 - 6:30 pm Torrent House

	Yarnspinners Wednesday, April 13 7:00 - 9:00 pm Torrent House

	Members Only Gala Pre-Sale Thursday, April 14 Members Only Gala Pre-Sale: Thursday, April 14, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Join at the door for as little as $20. Enjoy fabulous refreshments and good company and get first pick of the thousands of books and other items on sale.. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

Annual Friends of Hackley Library Book Sale Friday, April 15 Annual Friends of Hackley Library book sale will be held Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. Giant annual used book sale at the Torrent House, corner of Webster and Third Streets in downtown Muskegon. Hardcovers $1.00 and paperbacks $.50. Thousands of books to choose from. Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days. Proceeds go towards repairing and refurbishing the children's department of the Hackley Public Library. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

Annual Friends of Hackley Library Book Sale Saturday, April 16 Annual Friends of Hackley Library book sale will be held Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. Giant annual used book sale at the Torrent House, corner of Webster and Third Streets in downtown Muskegon. Hardcovers $1.00 and paperbacks $.50. Thousands of books to choose from. Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days. Proceeds go towards repairing and refurbishing the children's department of the Hackley Public Library. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Charity Bazaar Saturday, April 16 Saturday, April 16. Charity Bazaar featuring local, home-based businesses to benefit the Building of Character campaign. Activities for children will allow moms to browse. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Women's Club, Webster Ave. at 2nd Street. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Dr. Tom’s Semi-Silent Theatre Saturday, April 16 2:00 PM Performer Tom Pierce presents an innovative blend of mime, magic, clowning and comedy. Tom thrives on audience participation and everyone is engaged in his one-of-a-kind show. All ages. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Evening Storytime Monday, April 18 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Friends of the Library Board Meeting Tuesday, April 18 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Meets at the Torrent House

	Morning Toddler Storytime Monday, April 18 11:00 am Toddlers and care givers attend Toddler Time together. The simple books and activities are just right for kids under 3. Signup is required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

	Hackley Public Library Board Meeting Tuesday, April 19 5:30 - 6:30 pm Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library. Open to the public.

	Herb Society Tuesday, April 19 6:00 - 9:00 pm Meets at the Torrent House

	Morning Storytime Tuesday, April 19 11:00 am Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.

Tech Wednesday-Learning Express Library Wednesday, April 20 Tech Wednesdays 2:30 pm Each class will cover a specific topic and run from 30 – 60 minutes. No registration is required, just show up! All classes will start at 2:30 pm in the Julia Hackley Room. If you have your own laptop feel free to bring it along, otherwise these are watch and learn classes. March 9: Overdrive eBooks March 23: Ebay April 6: Storing Pictures online (Flickr, Picasa) April 20: Learning Express Library (MeL practice tests) May 11: Chat Rooms May 25: Surfing the Internet

	Ebook Reader Petting Zoo Saturday, April 23 Interested in Ebook Readers? Not sure about what they do or how they work? Best Buy associates will explain it all! Free and open to the public. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Keeping your computer clean and safe Saturday, April 23 Best Buy Assoicates will be on hand to explain how to keep your computer free from viruses and other nasties. Free and open to the public. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

Rainbow Easter Eggs Saturday, April 23 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Bring 2 or more hardboiled eggs - Join us for HPL’s Annual Egg-stravaganza. Make amazing Easter eggs, with multicolored swirls, dots and stripes. Eggs are dipped again and again to build up a rainbow of colors. Drop in anytime during event hours. Families bring their own hardboiled eggs to take part. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.