Summer Reading Kick-Off Event in Hackley Park – May 30

Community News |May 27, 2026|2 min read

Hackley Public Library – Summer Reading Kick-Off Event

hackleylibrary.org   –   facebook.com/HackleyPL   –   231-722-8000 
askus@hackleylibrary.org   –   316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI, 49440

All Ages are welcome for this FREE Summer Reading Kick-Off Event!

Summer Reading Kick-Off

In-Person in Hackley Park
Saturday, May 30 from 10:00am – 1:00pm


Join Hackley Public Library & community partners for a Summer Reading Kick-Off celebration in Hackley Park!

We’ll feature special guest Johnathan Rand from 11:00am-12:00pm (author of the Michigan Chillers series!), and a variety of fun things and activities!

Activities are all FREE to enjoy.

Some of the activities include (but are not limited to):

  • Music provided by JMX Entertainment
  • Cardio Drumming and Yoga with Neal Fitness Center
  • FREE books from Embrace Books and the Community Book Bus
  • 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
  • Bubble Station
  • Author Tables

…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

https://www.facebook.com/events/817981477574027

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https://www.hackleylibrary.org/event/summer-reading-kick-off-event/

 

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

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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