Two Writer/Artists, Owls, Crafts and More at Hackley Public Library
BY JOSEPH ZAPPACOSTA, DIRECTOR, HACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Owl Month at Hackley Public Library features crafts and science looking at these feathered birds.
A writing group and events, including writer/artist Moheb Soliman and writer/artist Corinne Roberts, highlight June. Plus story times for kids, photography class and more are at your neighborhood library.
Ongoing Programs and Craft Kit Programs
Whooo doesn’t love a fun owl craft? This month’s Youth Take and Make craft kit is a Yarn Owl! These knit critters will be available to pick up from Hackley Library beginning June 1 and through the end of the month while supplies last. An instructional video will be posted to HPL’s Facebook page on Tuesday, June 1 and Monday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m. Free to enjoy!
Whoooo wants another Perler bead craft? Yooouuuu! The Teen Take and Make Perler Bead Owl Magnet craft kits will be available to pick up from Hackley Library beginning June 1 and through the end of the month while supplies last. An instructional video will be posted to HPL’s Facebook page on Tuesday, June 1 and Monday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m. Free to enjoy!
Hackley Public Library has a creative writing group called Left to Write! For the time being, we're bringing “Left to Write” to you virtually. We’ll be posting online writing prompts to HPL’s Facebook page every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Anyone can participate by using the prompt to inspire your writing. Once the library is hosting programs inside the library, we will have a special meeting to read over what you've written at home. Free.
Enjoy all the best parts of short live Story Time from the convenience of your home! Join Hackley Library virtually for songs, stories, and movement activities on Thursday and Friday mornings at 10:30 am. These Facebook Live Story Time Bites will stream to HPL’s Facebook page, and will be available to watch any time after they’re posted! Free to enjoy!
Hackley Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is around the corner! This ongoing program is fun for all ages to enjoy. In addition to reading, there will be exciting activities to complete, and cool prizes that you can win! Check back for more details at hackleylibrary.org, on HPL’s Facebook page, call (231) 722-8000, or visit the library! This Summer Reading program will run from June 14 through August 14. Free to enjoy!
Have fun with Hackley Library’s Summer Photo Challenge! This challenge will run from June 14 through August 14. Each week, for nine weeks, Hackley Library will post picture prompts on HPL’s Facebook page. Using the prompt as inspiration, participants are invited to post/submit one picture a week to the HPL Facebook page with the tag #HPLSummerPhotoChallenge1 (for week one), #HPLSummerPhotoChallenge2 (for week two), etc. Submitted pictures will be gathered into folders for each prompt, and the public will be able to vote for their favorite pictures from each week by “liking” them. At the end of the challenge, winners of each prompt will have their picture framed and displayed at HPL! Free to participate!
Join Hackley Library every second Monday of the month through November for our new book discussion series, Reading Between the Lines. Each month we will gather to discuss a book from different genres including (but not limited to) history, memoir, and mystery. For more details on the books that will be discussed, visit hackleylibrary.org or HPL’s Facebook page. This series will begin as virtual, but may transition as times goes on – watch for more information to come at hackleylibrary.org or HPL’s Facebook page! Discussion will be casual so, relax, kick back, and let's talk books! Free to participate.
Put on your scientist hat and grab an owl pellet from Hackley Library! These fascinating masses are one of the ways that scientists have been able to discover the different diets of owls and other birds. Dissecting owl pellets can tell us much about where they live, what they eat, and who they are. All Ages Take and Disassemble Owl Pellet craft kits will be available to pick up from Hackley Library beginning June 14 and through the end of the month while supplies last. An instructional video will be posted to HPL’s Facebook page on Monday, June 14 at 3:00 pm. Free to enjoy!
MiLibraryQuest: Summer Edition 2021 is an opportunity for teens across the state to learn about unique animals and Michigan libraries! Teens will find descriptions of a variety of animals spread across the websites of participating libraries which they will enter into their digital field journal for an opportunity to win a prize. Check back at hackleylibrary.org, or HPL’s Facebook page for more details to come! Free to enjoy.
Single-Date Programs
Summertime is great for pictures: sun, sand, surf! However, not all of us have fancy cameras or the experience to get that perfect shot, so give yourself the advantage of learning from a professional photographer during a virtual class. During the class, Emily Baldus, owner of Box of Light Photography, LLC in Muskegon, will explain some of the basics of photography. She will show examples of how to take pictures in different lighting and how to edit photos to create beautiful images. There will be time at the end for questions! Taking Better Pictures will be a virtual program through Zoom, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1. To register, visit hackleylibrary.org, call (231) 722-8011, or stop by the library. Free to enjoy!
John Ball Zoo will be hosting a live virtual program with Hackley Library, giving us an up-close look at the amazing physical and behavioral adaptations animals use to survive. Watch HPL’s Facebook page for more information on how to register for this Zoom program. This John Ball Zoo Virtual Animal Program will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 through Zoom. Free to enjoy!
Don’t miss Drawing Mythical Creatures with Corinne Roberts! You won’t be draggin’ your feet to attend this virtual class! Learn how to draw dragons, a phoenix, and much more. Watch HPL’s Facebook page for more information on how to register for this Zoom program. This virtual program will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. Free to enjoy!
Join Great Lakes writer and artist Moheb Soliman for an outdoor nature-writing workshop, followed by a public reading of his new poetry book HOMES (Coffee House Press, 2021) and an informal talk with other local special guests. Workshop participants will engage in on-site writing prompts and discussion about the connections between nature, language, identity, and modern life. The reading will present his collection of poems – part postmodern nature poetry and part immigrant travelogue, and the talk will further explore the diverse intersections and narratives of the Great Lakes region. This In-Person Writing Workshop with Moheb Soliman will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 21 at Heritage Landing Park (1050 Seventh St, Muskegon – free parking, meet at the stage). The workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m., the reading will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. Free to enjoy.
Owls capture the attention of almost anyone who is lucky enough to encounter them in the wild. This program will highlight several common owl species and show participants how they can encourage them to live in their backyard. Watch HPL’s Facebook page for more information on how to register for this Zoom program. This Things That Go “Who” in the Night program will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, virtually through Zoom. Free to enjoy!
Founded in 1890, the Hackley Public Library is located in downtown Muskegon. Hackley Public Library's Main Building is located at 316 W. Webster Ave. HPL's main library building is open Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. HPL's Local History and Genealogy department, located in the Torrent House, is open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
The Hackley Public Library is dedicated to promoting knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, combating ignorance, intolerance, and indifference, promoting the free exchange of ideas, and conserving our national and local cultural heritage. The mission of the Hackley Public Library is to inform, inspire, and delight our diverse community by providing information, knowledge, literature, new technologies, and traditional and innovative programs. Visit them online at HackleyLibrary.org and on Facebook at HackleyPL.
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