Zombies, Local Author Book Fair, Girls Code, Live Music and More at Hackley Library
FROM HACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hackley Public Library makes October exciting, as people of all ages use classes, clubs and activities here. Fall into fun at the new library!
Legal Rehab plays acoustic folk/rock October 9, the Hackley Girls Coding Club meets on Mondays, and local authors and Barnes & Noble help raise funds for the library October 6.
If you like your October scary, take in a family friendly movie October 13, learn about West Michigan Paranormal Hot Spots October 23, take your toddler to Halloween Story Time October 25, and play tag with zombies October 30. Details below!
The Community Honors Martha Ferriby October 12
Friday, October 12, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., the community will honor Martha Ferriby at a Retirement Reception. Celebrate Marty's over 44 years of leadership and 24 years as Hackley Public Library director at this public retirement reception.
Marty was the 2011 winner of the American Library Association's I Love My Librarian Award. Throughout her tenure, she has served Muskegon's diverse groups of library users and helped keep the 128 year old building an important part of the community.
For questions about the reception, contact Kimberly at (231) 722-8002 or kdershem@hackleylibrary.org.
Fall Into Free Fun
Monday, October 1, 6:00 p.m., Leaf Candle Holders. Repurpose a standard canning jar into a cute fall decoration. Join Nancy Hartman as she leads this project. Registration required as space is limited.
Monday, October 1, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Hackley Girls Coding Club. Interested in computer science? Join us as we learn the basics behind coding through CF First. Earn virtual badges as you complete each activity and master new skills. No registration is required, and we’ll have special treats at the first meeting! Are you already an experienced coder? We’ll work on more advanced projects with professional coders. This club works best for grades six through 10.
Wednesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m., Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets. Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:00 to get tech help. Walk-ins welcome.
Saturday, October 6, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Trail of Michigan Authors Book Fair. Forty plus local authors will be present at Barnes & Noble to meet, discuss and sign books. The Friends of Hackley Library receive a percentage of all B&N sales (except gift cards) to continue programs at HPL.
Saturday, October 6, 2:00 p.m., Legos! Dump our Lego bins and construct a whole new world! All Lego creations go proudly on display in the Youth Services department.
Monday, October 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Hackley Girls Coding Club. Interested in computer science? Join us as we learn the basics behind coding through CF First. Earn virtual badges as you complete each activity and master new skills. No registration is required. Are you already an experienced coder? We’ll work on more advanced projects with professional coders. This club works best for grades six through 10.
Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 p.m., Legal Rehab Band. Come hear acoustic classic folk/rock from the band Legal Rehab. The combo has played at outdoor festivals, Hennessy’s Irish Pub, the Book Nook, Main Street, Unruly Brewing, and more.
Wednesday, October 10, 1:00 p.m., Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets. Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:00 to get tech help. Walk-ins welcome.
Wednesday, October 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Left to Write Creative Writing Group. Do you enjoy creative writing? Become a part of HPL’s own creative writing group, the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Here you can share your own stories, participate in exercises and meet other creative writers in a low key atmosphere for writers of all experiences. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to tell you friends! Remember to bring paper and your favorite pen.
Friday, October 12, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Martha Ferriby Retirement Reception. Celebrate over 44 years of leadership and 24 years as director of Hackley Public Library at this public retirement reception for Marty Ferriby. For questions about the reception, contact Kimberly at (231) 722-8002 or kdershem@hackleylibrary.org.
Saturday, October 13, 10:30 to noon. Excel: A Computer Workshop for Adults. Get started using this powerful “number crunching” software. De’ondra Pentecost will show you how use this helpful tool in a small hands-on Saturday workshop setting with lots of time for questions. Sign up in advance to make sure there’s a seat saved for you.
Saturday, October 13, 2:00 p.m., Movies at the Library. We put a spell on you! Don’t run amok and miss this family-friendly movie and craft. Ages three and up.
Monday, October 15, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Hackley Girls Coding Club. Interested in computer science? Join us as we learn the basics behind coding through CF First. Earn virtual badges as you complete each activity and master new skills. No registration is required. Are you already an experienced coder? We’ll work on more advanced projects with professional coders. This club works best for grades six through 10.
Monday, October 15, 6:00 p.m., Open Mic Night with Clayton Hardiman. Take your creativity to the mic! Whether you want to read poetry, sing, play music or perform comedy, we want to hear you. Perform or just come to listen to the local talent of Muskegon. If you wish to perform, please register at hackleylibrary.org/events or by calling the reference desk at (231) 722-8011 but walk-ins are welcome.
Tuesday, October 16, noon to 5:30 p.m., Tech Tuesday. Reserve your 30 minute appointment to have your computer/tech questions answered by our in-house IT people. We will answer questions on using computers and apps-anything from how to navigate Windows to how to upload pictures to Facebook. Call (231) 722-8012 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot. By appointment only, walk-in spots will not be available.
Wednesday, October 17, 1:00 p.m., Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets. Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:00 to get tech help. Walk-ins welcome.
Saturday, October 20, 2:00 p.m., Minecraft. We’ll have BLOCKS of fun at our monthly Minecraft event. Registration is required and is open to the first 20 players. Sign up online or over the phone (231) 722-8014. Ages seven through 12.
Monday, October 22, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Hackley Girls Coding Club. Interested in computer science? Join us as we learn the basics behind coding through CF First. Earn virtual badges as you complete each activity and master new skills. No registration is required. Are you already an experienced coder? We’ll work on more advanced projects with professional coders. This club works best for grades six through 10.
Tuesday, October 23, 6:00 p.m., Paranormal Hot Spots in West Michigan. Paranormal researchers from Grand Haven’s Gather Research and Stories of Paranormal Phenomena (G.R.A.S.P.P.) will present an enlightened discussion on West Michigan hot-spots of paranormal activity as well as what goes into a paranormal investigation.
Wednesday, October 24, 1:00 p.m., Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets. Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:00 to get tech help. Walk-ins welcome.
Wednesday, October 24, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Left to Write Creative Writing Group. Do you enjoy creative writing? Become a part of HPL’s own creative writing group, the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Here you can share your own stories, participate in exercises and meet other creative writers in a low key atmosphere for writers of all experiences. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to tell you friends! Remember to bring paper and your favorite pen.
Thursday, October 25, 2:00 p.m., Halloween Story Time. We’re spooking up some no-so-scary BOOks for a special Halloween story time and craft! Costumes are strongly encouraged! Ages zero to five with a caretaker.
Saturday, October 27, 10:30 to noon, Publisher: A Computer Workshop for Adults. Get your newsletters, flyers and more looking polished and professional. De’ondra Pentecost will show you how in this small Saturday workshop. Sign up in advance to make sure there’s a seat saved for you.
Saturday, October 27, 2:00 p.m., Monthly Makers: Mini Pumpkin Painting. Grab a paintbrush and decorate a pumpkin of your very own! Our pumpkins may be small but our ideas will be big! All ages. Bring your own pumpkin if you can.
Monday, October 29, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Hackley Girls Coding Club. Interested in computer science? Join us as we learn the basics behind coding through CF First. Earn virtual badges as you complete each activity and master new skills. No registration is required. Are you already an experienced coder? We’ll work on more advanced projects with professional coders. This club works best for grades six through 10.
Tuesday, October 30, 8:00 p.m., Humans vs. Zombies. Brains! The Zombie Apocalypse-style game of tag will be at the Hackley Public Library! Human players must defend themselves against the infestation of zombies with dart blasters and socks. 16 years and up. Limited to 50 players. Check our HVZ website for more information and to pre-register.
Wednesday, October 31, 1:00 p.m., Tips and Tricks for Phones and Tablets. Having trouble with your tablet? Flustered by your phone? Bring it to HPL on Wednesdays at 1:00 to get tech help. Walk-ins welcome.
Founded in 1890, the Hackley Public Library is located at 316 W. Webster Ave, in downtown Muskegon. The library is open noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Hackley Public Library will be closed on December 23, 24 and 25 plus December 31, 31 and January 1. We’ll be open usual hours December 26, 27, 28, and 29, and starting again on January 2. 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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