Hackley Public Library February 2026 Programs & Events
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
Black History Month Programs:
BHM Kick-Off Event
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, February 3 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Join us for a celebratory evening at Hackley Library, as we enjoy comedian Darius Walker, delicious refreshments, and lots of fun! Open for all ages. Find more details to come soon at hackleylibrary.org. Registration preferred. Free.
Sweet Soul Food Dessert Contest
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, February 7 from 2:00 – 3:00pm
Create something tasty for HPL’s Sweet Soul Food Contest! Get your recipes out, find your best soul food dessert, and compete in this fun contest. Bring enough for attendees, plus for the two judges, to taste (tastes can be small).
Judges for this competition include LaKisha Harris and Robert Roundtree. Registration is required, regardless of if you are entering a dish or just watching the contest. This contest is open for both adults and youth/teens! At least 10 participants needed for dessert contest.
Open Mic Night at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, February 9 from 5:30 – 7:30pm
Join us for an evening of meaningful sharing! Come to share what you love, whether it be reading poetry, sharing a short story, performing music, acting out theater – or something else! Hosts for this Open Mic are the talented Gemini DaPoet and Kaizen Kabir. Registration is highly preferred, regardless of if you are planning to share or just planning to watch/listen. Free.
**Please keep material family-friendly.
Echoes of Harlem: Black Composers and the Great American Songbook
Music & Presentation with Edye and Mike
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, February 10 from 5:30 – 6:30pm
Come to Hackley Library and enjoy a presentation and music performed by Edye and Mike! This program will showcase the contributions and songs of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, and Eubie Blake. Registration preferred. Free.
All Ages Art Show Celebrating Black History Month
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, February 14 from 2:00 – 3:00pm
Participate in an ALL-AGES art show, either by submitting artwork or coming as a viewer (or both)! This show will feature works inspired by historical figures and influential Black leaders. Artwork in this show can be created by both adults and youths from our own community! All are welcome to submit works of art for this show. During the show, beautiful piano music will be performed by Ondrei Edwards.
Interested in submitting work? You can drop off artwork to Hackley Library between January 26 through February 6.
Parameters for artwork are: 2D: 4×4, 5×7 Accepted media include: Painting | Drawing | Mixed Media | Photography
On the back of your artwork, please include your name and phone number. Feel free to reach out to mmetzger@hackleylibrary.org or call 231-722-8000 ext. 8008 with any questions!
Explore the James Jackson Museum of African American History
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, February 17 from 5:30 – 6:30pm
Come to discover an overview of the amazing James Jackson Museum, which is located in Muskegon Heights. During this program at Hackley Library we’ll see artifacts featured from the museum, as well as hear compelling history. Registration preferred.
Researching African American Roots – Muskegon County Genealogical Society Program
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, February 21 at 10:30am
Discover new strategies for tracing African American ancestry with “Researching African American Roots,” a 45-minute Zoom program led by A. Danielle Pritchett, MLS, Genealogy Librarian at the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room.
Danielle will share key methods, resources, and tips tailored to help you overcome common challenges and make meaningful progress on your family history journey.
Registration is preferred.
Youth & Teen Programs:
February Youth Take and Make Kits Available to pick up from HPL’s Youth Services Department beginning February 2
Unity Quilt Felt Squares (**This craft is for ALL AGES**)
Learn a little about the rich history of textile making in Africa and how those roots manifested in African American quilting traditions in a display in the Youth Services Department. Our quilt square Take and Make is available throughout the month… You are invited to bring it back to the library to become a part of our unity quilt and pick them up after the month is over. You can also join us for our Saturday program and make them at the library!
Kente Cloth Weaving
You can learn a little about the art of Kente weaving (and also grab that kit!). Kente refers to a Ghanaian textile made of hand-woven strips of silk and cotton. Historically the fabric was worn in a toga-like fashion among the Asante, Akan and Ewe people. According to Asante oral tradition, it originated from Bonwire in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Preschool Story Time
In-Person at Hackley Library Select Thursdays at 10:30am February 5, 12, 19, 26
Intended for ages 0-5, our in-person Story Time is designed to model early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and do movement activities! Free.
Purrs and Read with The Whisker Room
In-Person at The Whisker Room Café Located: 926 2nd Street, Muskegon, MI 49440
Friday, February 13 from 3:00 – 4:00pm
We’re partnering with The Whisker Room Café to help kids practice and strengthen their literacy skills by reading out loud to their friendly foster kitties! They’re excited to hear all the stories, and maybe receive some ear scratches! Registration is required. Call 231-722-8014 to secure a timeslot. Geared toward youth. Free.
Teen Time @ HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, February 9 from 3:30 – 4:45pm
2ndMonday of each month
We take suggestions! For our teen stakeholders, we will be making a bead maze in January! Talk to Melissa in Youth Services to request ideas for February – April. No reasonable request denied! We want to hang out, craft, and meet new friends! Free.
Paws and Read
In-Person at Hackley Library
Select Tuesdays, February 10 & 24 at 4:00pm
We have two four-legged reading helpers in HPL’s Youth Services!! Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs who are calm, non-judgmental listeners. They’re excited to hear all the stories. and receive all the belly rubs! Please call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20-minute timeslot. Ages 3-12. Free.
LEGO Build
In-Person at Hackley Library
Wednesday, February 11 from 5:30 – 6:30pm
Did you know the library has a robust collection of LEGO Kits to build for free and put on display? Explore our catalog of builds at a variety of ability levels. Build alongside other Lego enthusiasts! Ages 5-16. Free.
Unity Quilt Squares – ALL AGES
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, February 21 from 2:00 – 3:30pm
Our quilt square Take and Make is available throughout the month… but wait, what if you could stop in, make your quilt square here and not have to bring it back!? We will bust open the crafting cupboards and have all sorts of supplies available to make your quilt square spectacular! Leave your work of art to add to our Unity Quilt and pick them back up at the end of the month. Free.
Adult / Young Adult Programs:
CALL 211 is at Hackley Library
Drop In / In-Person at Hackley Library
Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00pm
Community Access Line of the Lakeshore 211 (CALL 211) comes to Hackley Library on Thursdays from 1:00-4:00pm, giving you the opportunity to meet and talk with a community resource specialist!
CALL 211 offers help with connecting individuals to SO many resources, including information on food, housing, employment, mental health, and so much more! Speaking to CALL 211’s resource specialist is free. Check HPL’s Facebook page for any cancellations.
Tech Time with Jim
Drop-In / In-Person at Hackley Library
Thursdays from 9:00 – 11:00am
Bring your own device or use one of our patron computers and receive specialized one-on-one assistance from our Tech Assistant, Jim! Come with your tech questions, such as needing help with using a device, downloading our free Library Apps, or something else.
Help will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This is an ongoing, DROP-IN program, happening at Hackley Library on Thursdays from 9am – 11am. Free. Check HPL’s Facebook page for any cancellations.
Dungeons and Dragons
In-Person at Hackley Library
Each Friday from 12:30 – 4:00pm
Come to Hackley Library for fun D&D sessions! This program was designed in part for US military veterans, but it is open for all adults 18+ (both new to D&D and seasoned players). Free.
Book Club at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, February 2 from 5:30 – 6:30pm
Join us at Hackley Library for a new take on Book Club! We’ll meet the first Monday of each month. 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! February’s theme is to read a book featuring Michigan (such as setting, title, subject). Free.
Chair Yoga
In-Person at Hackley Library
Friday, February 6 at 11:00am
Join us at Hackley Library for a relaxing & comfortable hour of Chair Yoga in HPL’s downstairs meeting rooms. This yoga program is led by Mel from Mind Body Wellness. Registration is highly preferred. Register at hackleylibrary.org or call 231-722-8000.
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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