HACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER • JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2019 • VOL 31

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SUMMER READING • JUNE 17 - AUG. 17A Universe of Stories Explore a Universe of Stories this summer with Hackley Public Library’s annual summer reading program. Read through 4 levels of space to earn different prizes. The more you read, the more

prizes you earn! Sign up at the library beginning June 17. Adults, Teens, and Children welcome.

JUNE 11 • TUES. 6:00 PMASTRONOMY 101Learn to enjoy the night sky with little or no equipment. Learn about the starry sky. Michael Galvin, of the Muskegon Astronomical

Society, will give a presentation on how to enjoy the night sky with little or no equipment. Find out how to use a star chart, learn to spot satellites, and hear about interesting things to look at this month.

JUNE 18 • TUES. 3:00 PM‘SPORT – SHIP DOG OF THE GREAT LAKES’Exploring the Universe of Lake MichiganSit back and enjoy listening to author Pamela Cameron read her picture book Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes. Based on true events, the book follows the story of Sport: a puppy rescued by the

crew of the Hyacinth. He became an instant crewmember and takes readers on a journey through America’s inland seas. Copies of the book will be available for $15 and a book signing will be available after the program. All ages.

JUNE 22 • SAT. 2:00 PMHPL SOUND OF SUMMER SERIESWhiskey CharmersDo you enjoy music that reminds you of “riding through the desert with the top down?” This award-winning duo is back at

Hackley Public Library with their unique style of alt-country music.

JUNE 24, 25, 28, 29 • pre-register for a time slotHARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM“Nitwit! Oddment! Blubber! Tweak!”

Step into the Astronomy Tower of Hogwarts and see if you and your group can outwit and out-think the

shifting castle. You and your Housemates have 30 minutes to solve the puzzles, ciphers, and clues. If you can’t figure out the portrait’s password before time is up, a Prefect patrol might catch you out of your House after curfew!

This program is designed for groups of all ages. However, at least one adult must be present in a group. Dressing up is strongly encouraged!

Call 231-722-8014 to register for a time slot. Slots are filled first come first served. You may register up to 8 people in your group. If a group is less than 8, librarians may schedule another group with yours.

JULY 24 • WED. 3:00 PMHOW TO DRAW YOUR DRAGONDon’t worry! These dragons won’t bite. Illustrator Corinne Roberts will give us all the best tips and tricks on how to draw our own dragons. This class works best for ages 5 and up; we strongly encourage adults to accompany younger children. Age 5+.

JULY 29 • MON. 6:00 PMGLOW ZUMBAThis class turns fitness into a party with glow sticks. Join us for an aerobic dance workout with Latin and international flavored music, lead by Paula Sieffert from Lakeshore

Fitness Center. Registration opens 1 month before the class date.

JULY 30 • TUES. 6:00 PMHPL SOUND OF SUMMER SERIESUltimate Taste Band - This Muskegon band strives to continue the Motown legacy in Michigan. Encompassing a variety of music from the 70s & 80s, Funk, Classic Rock, pop, and R&B, this band will get you moving and wanting more!

ALL AGES LIBRARY PROGRAMS Look on page 3 for more YOUTH PROGRAMS

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JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2019JUNE 3 • MON. 6:00 PM • Astrology Bubble Necklaces

Hackley Crafts Design a necklace featuring your astrological sign. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8011 or visit the online calendar to register. Registration opens 1 month before the class date.

CRAFT CLUB

ALL AGES LIBRARY PROGRAMS cont.

AUG. 27 • TUES. 6:00 PMHPL SOUND OF SUMMER SERIESJMM Jazz Trio - Listen to vintage era music from the local band JMM Jazz. The trio will cover many songs from the Great American Songbook/classic jazz standards.

2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH3:30-4:30 PM•JUNE 12, 26•JULY 10, 24•AUG. 14, 28Do you enjoy creative writing? Are you inspired by innovative thoughts and ideas? Become a part of ‘Left to Write’, HPL’s own Creative Writing Group! Here you can share your own stories, participate in exercises, and meet other creative writers. This group will provide a low key atmosphere for writers of all experiences. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to tell your friends! Remember to bring paper and your favorite pen.

Creative Writing Group

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS

SUMMER OF SCI-FI ADULT BOOK CLUB 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH • 6:00 PM Located in the Julia Hackley Room, main floor JUNE 10- 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. ClarkeJULY 8 - The Fifth Season by N. K. JemisinAUG 12 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Take a journey that is out of this world, with the Summer of Sci-Fi Book Club. Discussions lead by HPL librarian, Analiese Mattson. Located on the main floor Julia Hackley Room. Limited copies of the books will be available behind the reference desk for participants.

JUNE 4 • TUES. 6:00 PM • Open Mic NightIt’s your night to be a star! All types of performances are welcome; poetry reading, music, comedy. If you are interested in showcasing your art, please register at hackleylibrary.org or call the reference desk. Walk-ins are welcome. Not interested in the spotlight? Come just to listen.

JULY 1 • MON. 6:00 PM • Moon Button Collage - Hackley Crafts Repurpose old buttons to make a beautiful moon collage. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8011 or visit the online calendar to register. Registration opens 1 month before the class date.

CRAFT CLUB

JULY 13 • SAT. 2:00 PM • Smartphone Photography workshop Learn how you can take better photos with the smartphone you own. Pro photographer, Jeff Smith, will show you strategies for improving your photos as well as how to make simple edits using the SnapSeed app. There will be time to practice and ask questions. Call HPL at 231-722-8011 or visit the online

calendar to register. Registration opens 1 month before the class date.AUG. 3 • SAT. 1:00 PM • Out of this World Watercolors Muskegon artist, Lori McElrath-Eslick, will lead a class for adults in how to paint using watercolors. Come ready to paint, have fun, and take home a space-themed painting of your own creation. Call HPL at 231-722-8011 or visit the online calendar to register. Registration opens 1 month before the class date.

AUG. 5 • MON. 6:00 PM • Constellation Cross Stitch - Hackley Crafts Learn the basics of cross stitching and create your own night sky. Registration is required. Call HPL at 231-722-8011 or visit the online calendar to register. Registration opens 1 month before the class date.

CRAFT CLUB

AUG. 10 • SAT. 2:00 PM • CLUTTERED SPACE “Cluttered Lives, Empty Souls:

Understanding and Treating Hoarding Disorder” Terrence Shulman, founder of The Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending & Hoarding, will respectfully engage in a presentation about hoarding disorder. He will discuss what hoarding is and isn’t, what causes it, and how to best address and treat it.

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JULY 16 TUES. 3:00 PM Mary’s Country CrittersThe petting zoo is coming to the library! Pet a pig, cluck at a chicken, and greet a goat. We’ll meet these animals and lots more as we

learn about the important role farms and farm animals have here in Michigan. All ages.

JULY 8 • MON. 5:30 PM Monthly Makers: Cardboard RocketsEngineer your own rocket ship and explore new galaxies. Visit new planets and greet newspecies of aliens--all created from your own imagination. The library will provide all building supplies. All ages.

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Sept. 13 – 28, 2019 Nov. 15 – Dec. 1, 2019 Feb. 14 – 29, 2020

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2019–2020 SEASON

Park Parties offer an unforgettable afternoon

of fun including games, rides,

entertainment, prizes and more.

And as always, everyone is invited and

everything is FREE!

SMITH RYERSON PARK 550 Wood Street at Sumner Ave.

THURSDAY • JUNE 20, 2019 • Noon until 2:00 PM11:30 AM ~ Free lunch for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last

Call the City of Muskegon Parks Department if you have questions, 231-724-6991

JUNE 1 • SAT. 2:00 PM Monthly Makers: Sharpen your pickaxe and see what you can build and discover in our Minecraft world! Space is limited to the first 20 registrants. Register online or by phone 231-722-8014.

JULY 23 • TUES. 1:00 PM SUMMER OF SCI-FI BOOK CLUB Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke

Dust off your helmet and get ready to travel the universe with Zita the Spacegirl. Zita is an ordinary girl until one day her best friend is abducted. When she tries to save him, Zita finds herself in a strange world on a

strange planet. This book club is limited to 10 participants. Register at the Youth Services Desk and pick up a copy of the book. Snacks will be provided! Ages 10-13.

JUNE 25 • TUES. 1:00 PM SUMMER OF SCI-FI BOOK CLUBGirl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Journey to a fantasy world in Girl Who Drank the Moon: an epic fantasy about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, who must unlock the powerful magic buried deep inside her. This book club

is limited to 10 participants. Register at the Youth Services Desk and pick up a copy of the book. Snacks will be provided! Ages 10-13.

JUNE 17 • MON. 5:30 PM Fly Me to the Moon Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo mission to land on the Moon on July 20, 1969! Investigate how gravity keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth and what it takes to escape Earth’s gravity to get to the Moon. Experience the creation of Moon craters and the challenges involved in landing safely on the varied surface of the Moon. Learn about current and future missions to other moons and planets in our solar system. Up, up and away! Age 5+.

JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2019YOUTH PROGRAMS

JULY 25 • THURS. 1:00 PM Players will run, dodge, and dive as they try to out-wit and out-blast the competition

during NERF Mobile Games. From ‘Capture the Flag’ to ‘Eliminator’ to the ‘Zombies vs Humans,’ players will put their physical and mental skills to the test. Age 8+.

JUNE 13, • THURS. 10:30 AM Grow It, Try It, Like It!We’re hosting a special garden-themed story time with lots of hands-on activities to learn more about what grows in our soil. This event is a partnership with MSU Extension. Ages 2-5.

SUMMER STORYTIME THURSDAYS at 10:30 AM

JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27JULY 11, 18, 25 | AUGUST 8, 15, 22, 29

Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a craft! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Hackley Public Library and the Muskegon Lighthouse are teaming up to host a

special storytime on Monday afternoons in July and August. We’ll enjoy listening

to stories outside and watching ships sail through the channel. Any children that

participate can stay to climb the lighthouse tower for free with the admission of an

adult. Visitors must be 3 feet tall to climb and sturdy shoes are recommended.

STORYTIME AT THE MUSKEGON SOUTH PIERHEAD LIGHT

MONDAYS at 10:30 AMJULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26

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AUG 17 • SAT. - ALL DAYSummer Reading Program Wrap-UpMake sure you pick up those prizes you earned this summer by reading if you haven’t already! While you’re here, decorate a star and tell us the best book you discovered this year. All stars will be added

to our windows in the Youth Services Department. All ages.

AUG 12 • MON. 5:30 PMMonthly Makers: RobotsBuild a glowing snail or beat the heat with a LEGO fan. Change the color of our Spheros or send them zipping around the room. You’re in charge of these robots! At this class, we’ll cover beginner through more advanced projects. Age 9+.

YOUTH PROGRAMS cont.

Come Sell-a-brate the beginning of August! Here’s your chance to turn your old toys, books, and games into fun and a little bit of spending money. Not sure what to sell? No worries!

We suggest old books, collectibles, stuffed animals, puzzles, and hand-made crafts. We also wouldn’t say no to baked goods or the traditional lemonade stand. Make sure you

don’t charge more than 50 cents per item!

Children run their own booths (adult help is recommended) and keep what they earn. The event will move to Friday, August 2 in the event of rain. Interested sellers should bring their own tables, chairs, or beach blankets to sell from as well as money to make change.

Registration is REQUIRED. Call 231-722-8014 to sign up.

10 AM - 12 PM • THURS., AUG. 1

Kid’s Flea Market On the Lawn of the Hackley

Administration BuildingFOR Sale!

(Rain Date: August 2)