Hackley Public Library November 2025 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
Youth & Teen Programs:
Día de Muertos Story Time
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, November 1 at 10:30am
Join us for stories and movements themed around this special holiday!
Ages 0-4. Free.
Día de Muertos Drop-In Crafts
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, November 1 from 11:00am – 4:00pm
We will be offering several different crafts, including paper marigolds, a Frida Kahlo book craft, a Frida flower crown, Nichos kits, and coloring sheets! If you’ve already picked up a Nichos kit, come and add your Nichos to our children’s Ofrenda, located up in the Youth Services Department! These drop-in crafts are great for kids and teens of all ages. Free.
November Youth Take and Make Kits
Available to pick up from HPL’s Youth Services Department beginning November 3
Thankfulness is all a part of celebrating family and friends. For this November take and makes will include a Thankfulness Stone Painting and something we are definitely thankful for Pumpkin Pie plates (not edible, but very cute!)!
These take and make kits are available beginning November 3, and through the month while supplies last. Free.
Paws and Read with Breezy and Dolly
In-Person at Hackley Library
Mondays, November 10 & 24 from 4:00 – 5:00pm
Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs, Breezy and Dolly! 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.
Preschool Story Time
In-Person at Hackley Library
**Select Fridays** Friday November 7 & 14 at 10:30am
Join us at Hackley Library for stories, songs, and movement activities on select Fridays* in November! 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. Free. Please check out Facebook page for any cancellations.
The World At Your Library
In-Person at Hackley Library
Saturday, November 8 from 10:30am – 11:30am
Come to Hackley Library for a special program, where we will meet 17 students from 10 different countries through Muskegon Rotary! Discover more about their cultures through a special Story Time, plus we’ll enjoy crafts and delicious snacks.
Geared toward youth of all ages. Free.
Teen Time – Harry Potter LEGO Build
In-Person at Hackley Library
Every Third Monday October 20 | November 17 | December 15
from 3:30 – 4:45pm
Do you love LEGOs? How about Harry Potter? Have you ever built a 6,000 piece Lego set? You are cordially invited to our kick off build of the 10th largest LEGO set: Hogwarts Castle 71043!! Build with us throughout the Fall and into Winter!
Free.
LEGO Competition
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30 – 6:30pm
We are back for another round of competitive LEGO building at Hackley Library! Assemble your team and tackle a brand-new set! Registration is required. Call HPL’s Youth Services (231-722-8014) to sign up your team (2-4 members). Ages 7-11. Free.
Adult / Young Adult Programs:
CALL 211 is at Hackley Library
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.
Tech Time with Jim
In-Person at Hackley Library
Thursdays from 9:00 – 11:00am | *No Tech Time on November 6*
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 will be an ongoing, DROP-IN program, happening at Hackley Library on Thursdays from 9am-11am. Please note there will NOT be Tech Time on November 6. Free.
Book Club at HPL
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, November 3 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! This month’s theme is to read a book with a green cover. Registration is preferred. Free.
Left to Write – Creative Writing Group
In-Person at Hackley Library
Wednesday, November 12 from 3:30 – 4:30pm
2nd Wednesday of each month
If you enjoy creative writing for fun, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons
In-Person at Hackley Library
Each Friday from 1:30 – 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.
The Wreck of the Muskegon
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, November 4 from 5:30 – 6:30pm
Presented by Pat Horn – Program Manager of the Muskegon Museum of History & Science / Lakeshore Museum Center
Around 4:00am on October 28, 1919, the worst maritime disaster to ever occur in Muskegon took place. As the weather worsened, waves picked up the steamer Muskegon and dashed it onto the Muskegon pier repeatedly until the ship was broken into pieces.
In this presentation, we will learn more about this ship, its wreck, and the fallout that occurred from the disaster. Free – Registration preferred – click HERE to register, or go to the online events calendar at hackleylibrary.org. This program is affiliated with NEA BIG READ Lakeshore. Free.
Chair Yoga
In-Person at Hackley Library
Friday, November 7 at 11:00am
Join us at Hackley Library for a relaxing & comfortable hour of Chair Yoga in HPL’s lower-level meeting rooms.
Free – please register HERE or go to the online events calendar at hackleylibrary.org.
This yoga program is led by Mel from Mind Body Wellness.
Loteria – Mexican Bingo – ALL AGES
In-Person at Hackley Library
Monday, November 10 from 5:00 – 6:30pm
ALL AGES are encouraged to join in the fun of Hackley Library’s Lotería, a traditional game of Mexican Bingo! We are proud to partner with Latinos Working for the Future on this exciting, community event. Join us to enjoy treats, prizes, and lots of laughter.
Timeline of events:
5:00-5:30pm: Enjoy treats and conversation
5:30-6:30pm: Lotería games begin
Free –Registration is highly preferred – click HERE to register or go to the online events calendar at hackleylibrary.org.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
In-Person at Hackley Library
Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00am
Join us at Hackley Library for a calming program of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. This form of Tai Chi is less physically vigorous than traditional Tai Chi, and focuses on smooth, controlled movements that are particularly suitable for older practitioners, or those with mobility issues.
Class Highlights:
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- Accessibility: This class is easier on the knees and joints. You can successfully participate while sitting in a chair—no getting down on the floor!
- Structure: We begin with a gentle warm-up (seated first, then standing if comfortable), followed by 40-45 minutes of step-by-step form instruction, and a brief cool-down.
It is recommended to wear shoes during this program.
AUTHOR EVENT with Leif Enger
In-Person at Overbrook Theater – Muskegon Community College
221 Quarterline Road, Muskegon, MI
Thursday, November 13 at 6:00pm
Join us and fellow community partners at Muskegon Community College’s Overbrook Theater for an evening with author Leif Enger!
About The Book
I Cheerfully Refuse is a hauntingly imaginative and emotionally resonant novel, which is set in a near-future America unraveling under climate change, societal collapse, and authoritarian rule. The story follows Rainy, a musician whose life is upended when his beloved wife, Lark—a bookseller—vanishes. In his grief and desperation, Rainy sets sail on a seemingly sentient Lake Superior, embarking on an Orphean quest across stormy waters and remote islands in search of her. Along the way, he encounters corpses, lawless communities, a ruthless ruling class, and a dystopian landscape where literacy is rare and infrastructure has crumbled.
Yet, through physical beauty, unexpected humor, and encounters with generous strangers—especially a resourceful young girl who becomes his companion—Rainy’s solitary journey becomes something far greater. What begins as a personal mission transforms into a broader, rebellious odyssey fueled by hope, kindness, and steadfast love. The novel has been lauded for its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and unwavering optimism amid despair.
Book Nook will offer books for sale at this event.
This event is FREE to the public – registration is encouraged.
To register, visit the link in the community-wide flip book showcasing Big Read programming HERE, or go to the online events calendar at hackleylibrary.org.
This event is hosted by:
Muskegon Community College | White Lake Community Library | Hackley Public Library | Muskegon Area District Library
Some of Hackley Library’s programs are part of NEA BIG READ Lakeshore.
BIG READ is a communities-wide initiative in West Michigan to encourage conversations, creativity, and connections through amazing books – a Big Read, a Middle Read, a Little Read, and a Mini Read. Several organizations host programs inspired by these books. We invite you to not only read these titles, but to enjoy programming inspired by them, at various locations throughout West Michigan!
Take a peek at HPL’s online events calendar for more BIG READ programs!
Big Read: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
Middle Read: A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
Little Read: Journey by Aaron Becker
Mini Read: Row, Row, Row Your Boat by Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow
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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