Hackley Public Library May 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
All Ages Programs:
Summer Reading Kick-Off
In-Person in Hackley Park
Saturday, May 30 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join Hackley Library & community partners for a Summer Reading Kick-Off celebration in Hackley Park!
We’ll feature special guest Johnathan Rand (author of the Michigan Chillers series!), and a variety of fun things and activities! Activities are all FREE to enjoy.
**Watch for MORE details to come!**
Some of the activities include (but are not limited to):
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- Music provided by JMX Entertainment
- Cardio Drumming, Yoga, & Bootcamp Experience with Neal Fitness Center
- FREE books from Embrace Books
- NERF Challenge with Joel Tacey (this activity will be from 12pm-1pm)
- Face Painting from Kayzah Creations
- Lawn Games
- Kids Axe Throwing Station
- Photo Booth from MI Photo Booth
- Summer Reading Sign-Up
- …and MORE!
There will be many food trucks/tents to purchase delicious snacks and treats from while in Hackley Park as well!
Sassy Cat Coffee and Concessions | Thirsty Mitten | Tiki Boyz | Ice Creamwitch
Tacos Chavo | The Cheese Shop | Happy Matt’s Kettlecorn | Hey Sugar Cotton Candy
Youth & Teen Programs:
May Youth Take and Make Kits
These craft kits will be available to pick up from HPL’s Youth Services Department beginning May 5. Free and available through the month while supplies last.
Be a BUG!
Would you like to be a ladybug? A praying mantis? A bee? A butterfly? Pick up our big eye bug headbands and “bee” whatever you like!
Green Man/May Queen Masks
Thanks to the spring rains, Beltane/May Day marks a time when the earth is getting ready for summer. The Green Man (who represents energy, vitality, and fertility), falls for the beautiful May Queen (the earth goddess whose hair is decorated with a ring of springtime flowers). It is their love that ushers in the abundance of summer. Take and Make your very own mask!
Preschool Story Time
In-Person at Hackley Library
Select Thursdays at 10:30am
June 4, 11, 18, 25 | July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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! Check HPL’s Facebook page on nice days to see if we’ll be outside! Free.
Teen Time @ HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
2ndMonday of each month
May 11 | June 8 | July 13
We take suggestions! Talk to Melissa in Youth Services to request ideas. Free.
No reasonable request denied! We want to hang out, craft, and meet new friends! May’s Activity: TBD | June’s Activity: Dino Eyes | July’s Activity: Tie Dye Book Bags
Paws and Read
In-Person at Hackley Library
Select Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00pm (call 231-722-8014 for more details on days)
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 time slot. Ages 3-12. Free.
STEAM Along the Lakeshore
In-Person in downtown Muskegon at various locations
Hackley Park, Hackley Library, Lakeshore Fab Lab of MCC, Muskegon Museum of Art, and the
Muskegon Museum of History & Science
Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
STEAM Along the Lakeshore offers a day of interactive and educational activities at various locations such as Hackley Public Library, Muskegon Museum of Art, Lakeshore Fab Lab, and Muskegon Museum of History and Science. Embark your journey from Hackley Park to any of our venues to engage in different STEAM activities for grades K-12. FREE to enjoy!
Live Looping Electric Violin – Performance & Demonstration
In-Person at Hackley Library
Wednesday, May 6 at 5:00pm
Violinist/violist, Josh Holcomb (a member of the West Michigan Symphony) will play original compositions and arrangements. Learn about how his set-up works and even join in making an original song together!
This special musical program will take place after hours. Please enter through the front door of the library. This is a family program geared toward children ages 6+. Free!
Mo Willems Story Time at the Muskegon Museum of Art
In-Person at Muskegon Museum of Art
Located: 296 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
Thursday, May 7 at 10:30am
We’re taking our Story Time next door to do a special Mo Willems-themed program in their exhibit space. Enjoy stories and see original artwork! Ages 2-5. Free.
Spring Fingerprint Art
In-Person at Hackley Library
Wednesday, May 13 from 2:00 – 4:00pm
Spring is the best time to make fingerprint art! Make your favorite Spring foliage, or a delightful group of birds and butterflies. Let your imagination run wild. We will supply the stamp pads and paper, you supply the artistry. This family program is geared toward youth of all ages. Free!
LEGO Build
In-Person at Hackley Library
Wednesday, May 20 from 2:00 – 4:00pm
HPL’s LEGO bricks will be provided for building inside the library (we like to display the builds on our shelves afterwards!), but your imagination is needed! Free form LEGO bricks are always available to build at the library, but we will be offering a larger selection of guided LEGO builds for this program. Guided builds are available on a first come, first served basis. Ages 5-16. 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 9:00am – 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 12:30pm – 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.
Chair Yoga
In-Person at Hackley Library
Friday, May 1 at 11:00am
Join us at Hackley Library for a relaxing hour of Chair Yoga in HPL’s downstairs meeting rooms. Led by Mel from Mind Body Wellness. Registration is preferred. Free!
Book Club at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, May 4 at 5:30pm
Join us at Hackley Library for a new take on Book Club! We’ll meet on 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! May’s theme is to read a fantasy book! Free.
Identity Theft Awareness
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30pm
Presented by Muskegon Federal Credit Union
Your identity is the most valuable thing in your life, and scammers know this. Come join us at Hackley Library and learn what identity theft is, its warning signs, and how to protect yourself. Also find out what steps to take if your identity has been stolen. Registration preferred. Free!
Growing Herbs: Good for You, Good for Local Biodiversity
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, May 9 at 1:00pm
Growing your own herb garden is a beautiful way to support local biodiversity while enhancing your kitchen. Flowers like lavender, borage, and rosemary provide essential nectar for bees and butterflies, while their aromatic leaves and blooms offer culinary and therapeutic benefits for us. Learn how to create a sustainable habitat that returns year after year, ensuring that both your pantry and your neighborhood pollinators remain well-stocked and thriving. Registration is highly preferred to gauge attendance. Free.
Medicare 101 Seminar
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, May 11 at 5:30pm
Presented by Patrick Lewis, Medicare Advisor with Individual Benefit Solutions
Join us for a Medicare 101 seminar designed to help seniors understand the basics of Medicare. We will explain the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, and D), review coverage options, and discuss important enrollment timelines. This educational session is meant to simplify Medicare and help attendees make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage. Registration preferred. Free.
America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors”
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, May 16 at 10:30am
This program is in partnership with the Muskegon County Genealogical Society, and is presented by Scott Norrick, Ancestral Past
2026 marks the 250-year anniversary of America‛s signing of the Declaration of Independence. This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation‛s founding. Resources and documents available at the National Archives, DAR, SAR, as well as state and local organizations will be included. The presentation will also reveal that many colonists did not support independence and supported the British/Tory cause. It is an exciting time to jump in and learn as much as you can about your revolutionary ancestors! Registration preferred. Free.
Open Mic Night
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, May 18 from 5:30 – 7:30pm
Hosts Gemini DaPoet & Kaizen Kabir
Join us at Hackley Library for an evening of meaningful sharing during Open Mic Night! Come to share what you love, whether it be reading poetry, sharing a short story, performing music, acting out theater, or something else. *Please keep material family friendly. Registration is highly preferred (whether sharing or coming just to listen). Free!
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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