UPCOMING EVENTS AT HPL

Genealogy/Family History Workshop 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Saturday, March 10 Presented by the Muskegon County Genealogy Society. For anyone who is excited about researching their family history. You must pre-register; limited to 6 individuals for each workshop. Held in the Local History & Genealogy Department at the Torrent House. Please call 722-7276 ext. 240 to register. Event Calendar

WATERCOLOR PAINTING 101 MARCH 10, SATURDAY 2:00-3:00 Children's book illustrator Lori McElrath Eslick will teach us the ins and outs of painting with watercolors. Come ready to paint with green and make a project for St. Patrick's Day! Event Calendar

GIRLS WHO CODE MARCH 12, MONDAY 5:30-6:30 Did you know Hackley Public Library has a coding club just for girls? We are an official host site for the international girls Who Code organization. The club is open to students grade 6 and up. In the club, girls will master the basics of coding like loops, variables, functions, and conditionals to name a few. We will meet every Monday evening through the end of May. Event Calendar

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 14 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get tech help. Walk ins welcome. Event Calendar

Computer Class-Intro to Computers 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 17 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8000 or visit HPL Events to register.   Registeration opens one month before the class date.  Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Intro to Computers:  Intro to computers will offer an introduction to what a computer is and how to use it.  It is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of computers.  Topics covered will include an explanation of Windows and files, how to turn on a computer, and how to use the mouse. Event Calendar

MONTHLY MAKERS:  DINO DIG MARCH 17, SATURDAY 2:00 Do you have what it takes to unearth dinosaur bones? We're pulling on our paleontology hats and excavating dinosaur skeletons! All supplies will be provided.  Registration is required. This program is open to the first 20 participants. Save your spot today by going online at http://www.hackleylibrary.org/events, or calling 231-722-8014. HPL Events

GIRLS WHO CODE MARCH 19, MONDAY 5:30-6:30 Did you know Hackley Public Library has a coding club just for girls? We are an official host site for the international girls Who Code organization. The club is open to students grade 6 and up. In the club, girls will master the basics of coding like loops, variables, functions, and conditionals to name a few. We will meet every Monday evening through the end of May. HPL Events

Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21 Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 to get tech help. Walk ins welcome. Event Calendar

Computer Class-Word 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 24 De'ondra Pentecost will teach computer classes on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8000 or visit HPL Events to register.   Registeration opens one month before the class date.  Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library. Word:  Learn the basics of word processing, including opening and saving a document, entering text and making changes. Event Calendar

LEGOS MARCH 24, SATURDAY 2:00-5:00 Did you know the library has buckets and buckets of Legos? We do and we love to encourage engineers of all ages to build with our Legos so we can put their projects on display. The Legos are available from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. HPL Events