Friday, March 17, 2006

Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description Mar 18 9:30 - 11:00 am Great Books Reading Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 18 2:00 pm Popcorn Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 20 11:00 am Lapsit Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 20 4:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Board Meeting JTorrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 20 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 21 5:30 pm Hackley Public Library Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 21 6:45 pm Lapsit Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 22 9:30 - 11:30 am Goodwill Reading Group Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 22 2:00 - 4::00 pm Blue Care Network Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 22 7:00 pm Off the Wall Coffee House Hackley Public Library. Winners read their work, artists are featured in the HPL Gallery. Coffee, eats, and music. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Mar 23 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 25 2:00 pm Popcorn Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 27 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 28 6:00 - 9:00 Pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Meeting Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 28 6:45 pm Lapsit Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 29 9:30 - 11:30 am Goodwill Reading Group Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 29 6:00 - 7:30 pm Basic Interent Class Hackley Public Library, East Room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 30 8:00 - 9:30 am Basic Interent Class Hackley Public Library, East Room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Mar 30 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. 10:39:50 AM     Genealogy at the Library of Michigan Library of Michigan Invites Family Researchers to Learn About Online Resources and Search Strategies at Free April 1 Seminar One of the country's most popular pastimes is changing with the times, and the Library of Michigan - home to a genealogy collection that ranks among the country's top 10 - aims to keep family-history researchers in Michigan ahead of the learning curve. Recognizing that more genealogical records and research materials are become available electronically, the Library of Michigan is offering a free genealogy seminar, "Learning More at the Library of Michigan" on Saturday, April 1, devoted entirely to Internet research and effective use of online resources. The free half-day session runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., in downtown Lansing. "This seminar gives both beginning and experienced researchers the chance to explore our extensive resources with assistance from Library and State Archives staff," said Randy Riley, special collections manager at the Library of Michigan. "As the number of genealogy materials available online grows, we want to help people identify worthwhile sites and familiarize them with nationally recognized resources." Classes will provide tips and tools to help genealogists trace their heritage using key Web sites and databases, from vital records to ships passenger lists. Touching on many of the diverse resources that make the Library of Michigan a premier destination for genealogists, "Learning More at the Library of Michigan" will help Michigan residents learn to use these materials more effectively. Because seating is limited, registration is recommended. Sign up online at www.michigan.gov/lma, by e-mail at librarian@michigan.gov or by phone at (517) 373-1300. For questions, please contact the Library of Michigan's special collections services at (517) 373-1300. Free weekend parking is available at the library's parking lot off Kalamazoo Street. Participants will choose one class for each time slot. Upon arrival at the seminar, attendees will receive a schedule with room assignments. 1 to 2 p.m. - HeritageQuest: Learn how to put this popular online database to full use, including digitized census records, local and family histories, and PERSI, the PERiodical Source Index. - Vital Records Research on the Internet: As vital records and indexes become more widely available online, this program will discuss examples from across the country and search strategies for these sites. - Online Research at the State Archives: Explore Web-based resources at the State Archives of Michigan, particularly new military resources and photographic images. 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. - Michigan Genealogy Research on the Internet: The latest resources and research strategies for Michigan family-history researchers interested in more effectively using the Internet. - New England Historic Genealogical Society Databases: Find out about the varied resources and learn optimum search strategies for this subscription database used to locate New England-area ancestors. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Ancestry Library Edition: Develop basic research strategies to more efficiently and effectively use Ancestry Library Edition, a widely recognized genealogy database. - New York Passenger Arrivals: See examples of and learn strategies for searching New York passenger lists from 1830 to 1924 using the Castle Garden and Ellis Island databases. The Library of Michigan is part of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL). Dedicated to strengthening the economy and enriching the quality of life for Michigan residents by providing access to information, preserving and promoting Michigan's heritage and fostering cultural creativity, the department also includes the Michigan Historical Center, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Film Office. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/hal. 9:37:06 AM     The Bookman Series I just finished the last (so far) book in the Bookman Series by John Dunning. The four books in the series are: Booked to Die (1992), Bookman's Wake (1995), Bookman's Promise (2004), and Sign of the Book (2005). The main character in the series is Cliff Janeway, an ex Denver cop turned rare book dealer. In the first book, Cliff is a cop, but gets into trouble and has to leave the force. He has always had an interest in rare books, so he decides to open a used bookstore. The case he was working on when he had to leave the police involved the murder of a book scout, someone who goes to various places looking for used books that are more valuable than the person selling them realizes. In the course of his work in the bookstore he is able to solve the murder. In the next books, he also ends up working on murder cases while hunting down books. Cliff's character is very much the hard boiled detective. The stories bring in a lot about the used and rare book world that is quite interesting, and not what is usually found in books with hard boiled detectives. I really enjoyed these books. The characters were interesting and the plots had enough twists to keep you guessing until the end. JS 8:56:56 AM

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