Hackley Public Library April Programs 2025
March 28, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Muskegon, MI
Hackley Public Library April Programs 2025
hackleylibrary.org – facebook.com/HackleyPL – 231-722-8000
askus@hackleylibrary.org – 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI, 49440
Hackley Public Library Hours
Main Hackley Library Building
Mon-Tues: 9:00 – 7:00 pm
Wed-Sat: 9:00 – 5:00pm
Torrent House (HPL’s Local History/Genealogy Department)
Tues-Sat: 9:00 – 5:00pm
Youth & Teen Programs:
April Youth Take and Make Kits
April is poetry month, so make a journal to fill with words you’ve written or something from your favorite poet. Plus! Pay homage to spring, pollinators, and all things plants with our fun cheerio sunflower. Youth all ages.
Available beginning Tuesday, April 1, and through the month while supplies last. Free.
Preschool Story Time
In-Person at Hackley Library
Select Fridays (April 4 & April 25) at 10:30am
Intended for ages 0-5, our in-person Story Time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers, while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and do movement activities! Please check HPL’s Facebook page for any cancellations. Free.
Crafty Spring Break at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
April 7 through April 11
10:00am – 2:00pm
Celebrate a week off from school at the library! We will have a new craft each day. Come for one craft or all five! Youth all ages, free. Available daily while supplies last.
-Monday: Popsicle Stick Flashlights
-Tuesday: Craft Stick Birds, Cue Robots (ages 8+, must have an adult present)
-Wednesday: Origami
-Thursday: Cat Bookmarks
-Friday: Fingerprint Art
Crafty Spring Break – Hackley Public Library
Teen Time
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, April 14 from 3:30 – 4:30pm
Second Monday of each Month
We designate this hour every month for crafting, projects, and more for our patrons ages 13-18 in our Teen Room on the first floor of HPL. Please check our Facebook page for the monthly theme! Free.
Teen Time – Hackley Public Library
Paws and Read with Breezy and Dolly
In-Person at Hackley Library
Select Mondays from 4:00 – 5:00pm
Mondays, April 14 & 28
Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs. They’re calm, non-judgmental listeners who are excited to hear all the stories — and receive all the belly rubs. Ages 3-12. Free.
Registration required – call 231-722-8014 to sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
LEGO Education – Select Wednesdays
In-Person at Hackley Library
Wednesday, April 16 from 4:00 – 4:45pm
Third Wednesday of each Month
These STEAM kits provide hands-on learning experiences that spark imagination and develop problem solving skills. These are self-guided lessons with minimal staff assistance. Ages 6-14. Kits are for students in grades 1-5 and grades 6-8.
They are available first come, first served. Free.
Reusable Seed Starting
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, April 22 at 3:00pm
HPL and Kaleidoscope Farm are partnering for a special program to celebrate Earth Day! Come and learn all about seeds and gardening, and then make a soda bottle trench planter to take home and care for.
Families and teens. Free. Please bring a clean 2-liter bottle for your planter. We will have a limited number available.
Reusable Seed Starting – Hackley Public Library
Celebrating Pollinators
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, April 26 at 2:00pm
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by supporting our pollinators! Learn about pollinators and how important they are to our planet, do a craft, learn about the pollination process with a hands-on approach, and build the LEGO WeDo bee pollinator! Free. Ages 3-15.
Celebrating Pollinators – Hackley Public Library
Adult Programs:
Eat Safe Fish Presentation
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30pm
Are you familiar with PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and eating safe fish?
Staff from DHHS will be on hand to share insight and information on knowing what to look for in terms of eating fish that is safe and healthy.
This unique opportunity is beneficial, given how close our communities are to Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan.
Registration is preferred – click HERE to register. Free.
Computer Classes at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
*Each individual class requires registration*
Basic Intro to Computers – Saturday, April 5 at 10:30am
How Do I Do That Computer Class – Saturday, April 5 at 11:45am
Basic Intro to Computers – Saturday, April 26 at 10:30am
Intro to Excel Computer Class – Saturday, April 26 at 11:45am
Call 231-722-8000 to register, or go to the online event calendar at hackleylibrary.org. Free.
Book Club at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, April 7 at 5:30pm
First Monday of each month
Join us at Hackley Library for a new take on Book Club!
Each month there will be a theme, where you can choose a book based around that theme. At Book Club, you’ll be able to share about the book you read, and discover reads from other attendees! This month’s theme is to read a book with an orange or yellow book cover. Registration is preferred – click HERE to register. Free.
Left to Write – Creative Writing Group
In-Person at Hackley Library
Wednesday, April 9 at 3:30pm
Meets the second Wednesday of each month
If you enjoy creative writing, you’ll love Left to Write, HPL’s very own creative writing group! Here you can participate in writing exercises, share your own stories, and meet other creative writers (of all experiences, new or seasoned!). This group provides a low-key atmosphere for writers of all experiences, and everyone is welcome! Remember to bring paper and your favorite pen. Left to Write will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30pm. Free.
Gardening 101: Cultivate YOUR Green Thumb
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, April 12 at 1:00pm
Discover the joy of gardening in this informative beginner class!
You’ll learn the basics of soil preparation, plant selection and placement, watering techniques, and pest management to help your garden thrive. Whether you are interested in vegetable gardening, herb gardens or flowers, this class will provide you with the confidence and skills to proudly grow your own. Free. Registration preferred – click HERE to register.
Gardening 101 – Cultivate YOUR Green Thumb – Hackley Public Library
Ancestral Past – MCGS Presentation
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, April 19 at 10:30am
Presenter: Scott Norwick
Painting the picture of Michigan based on 1950 census results – this presentation covers background on the 1950 census including birth locations, parent birth locations, income levels, educations levels, military service, unemployment levels and job industry information.
Comparisons will be discussed on urban to rural areas, Michigan’s various regions and Michigan to other Midwest states.
Scott will also address foreign immigration clusters highlighted through birth and parent birth locations.
Focus on the migration to Michigan from other states (including the Great Migration from southern states), concentration on employment industries and interesting and unusual job titles will be summarized.
Registration is preferred (free), but not required. Click HERE to register.
Ancestral Past – Muskegon County Genealogical Society – Hackley Public Library
Blades of the Caribbean Pirate
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, April 22 at 5:00pm
The Swordsmanship Museum & Academy will be back at HPL, this time to share about the practices and history of Caribbean swordsmanship! Registration is preferred – click HERE to register. Free.
Senior Social Hour
In-Person at Hackley Library
Thursday, April 24 from 3:00 – 4:00pm
Last Thursday of each month
Relax and enjoy a casual, monthly gathering with fellow seniors, during Senior Social Hours at Hackley Library!
Each month there will be a different theme/activity, and we’ll also enjoy light refreshments, and good conversation. Registration is preferred – click HERE to register.
Senior Social Hour – Hackley Public Library
After Hours Tour at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Thursday, April 24 from 4:45 – 6:00pm
Join us for an after-hours tour of Hackley Public Library, where you’ll learn some of the history of HPL, as well as get to see it during closed hours!
FREE – registration is preferred – click HERE to register.
Attendees, please arrive by 4:45pm (arrive no later than 5:00pm).
After Hours Tour at HPL – Hackley Public Library
Chair Yoga
In-Person at Hackley Library
Friday, April 25 at 11:00am
Join us at Hackley Library for a relaxing & comfortable afternoon of Chair Yoga in HPL’s lower-level meeting rooms.
FREE – Registration is required – click HERE to register.
This yoga program is led by Mel from Mind Body Wellness.
Chair Yoga at HPL – Hackley Public Library
Legal Rehab – Music at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, April 29 at 5:30pm
Join us for a night of lively music, as Legal Rehab brings their amplified, acoustic classic rock/folk from the 60s – present, and Irish!
Registration is preferred – click HERE to register. Free.
Legal Rehab – Music at HPL – Hackley Public Library
For more information, please contact Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster Ave Muskegon MI 49440, at Circulation: 231-722-8000, Youth Services: 231-722-8014 or mmetzger@hackleylibrary.org.
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