Thursday, January 25, 2007

New Links on our web for the week of January 25, 2007 Arts and Humanities Free Sheet Music from 8notes.com"Free Sheet Music, Riffs, Lessons and Tools for musicians who play." (LG) Choral Wiki "one of the world's largest free sheet music sites. You can use CPDL to find scores, texts, translations, and information about composers." MusOpen "a database of online public domain music which has been recorded by individuals or orchestras and stored here online for free access." (LIB) Books and Reading The Mystery Reader book reviews, lists, and more. (LIB) Genealogy and History Ancestors on Board "a database featuring BT27 Outward Passenger Lists for long-distance voyages leaving the British Isles from 1960 right back to 1890." You can search by name, destination, and more. Passenger list images can be downloaded too." (LIB) Homework BBC: Revisewise Maths: Fractions "This introductory Fractions lesson from the BBC is divided into four parts: a multimedia activity, a fact sheet, a printable worksheet, and an online test. When you are done, there are other number lessons to explore, including Percentages, Multiplication, Division and Using a Calculator." (STW) News News Library search back issues of the Muskegon Chronicle. 12:24:23 PM     Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description Jan 20 10:00 am Morning Movietime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. "Cars" with a fun Marble Race Car craft. For more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 20 27 2:00 pm Write Your Life Torrent House. Join Bobbe Tabor of Life Write Services, and learn how to start writing your memoirs. The class will be held on two days, with a week in-between for participants to do some writing. For more information check out Ms. Tabor's website or call 231-722-7276. Jan 22 11:00 am Toddler Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Toddlers and care givers attend lapsit storytime together. The short books, songs, and action rhymes are just right for 18 to 36 month olds. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 22 4:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Board Meeting Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Jan 22 7:00 pm Preschool Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a special craft project to take home. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 23 6:00 - 9:00 pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Meeting Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Jan 23 6:45 pm Toddler Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Toddlers and care givers attend lapsit storytime together. The short books, songs, and action rhymes are just right for 18 to 36 month olds. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 25 11:00 am Preschool Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a special craft project to take home. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 27 9:30 - 11:00 am Great Books Discussion Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Jan 27 2:00 - 4:00 pm Paper Bag Scrap Books Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Create your own Scrap Book with pages made from paper bags! The bags hide pull-out sheets for hidden surprises. Bring photos or other fun keepsakes to start your book. Drop in anytime during program hours. For more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 29 11:00 am Toddler Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Toddlers and care givers attend lapsit storytime together. The short books, songs, and action rhymes are just right for 18 to 36 month olds. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 29 7:00 pm Preschool Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a special craft project to take home. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Jan 30 6:45 pm Toddler Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Toddlers and care givers attend lapsit storytime together. The short books, songs, and action rhymes are just right for 18 to 36 month olds. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Feb 1 11:00 am Preschool Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a special craft project to take home. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Feb 3 9:30 - 11:30 am Hands-On Genealogy Workshop Hackley Public Library, Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. Feb 3 1:00 pm Book Signing Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. Shirley Tindall will sign her new book "Riding on God's Coat-tails". For more information call 231-722-7276. Feb 5 11:00 am Toddler Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Toddlers and care givers attend lapsit storytime together. The short books, songs, and action rhymes are just right for 18 to 36 month olds. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Feb 5 7:00 pm Preschool Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a special craft project to take home. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Feb 6 6:00 pm Muskegon's Hockey History and Heroes Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. Jay VandeVoorde, author of "Muskegon's Hockey History and Heroes" will talk about his book and the Muskegon Fury. For more information cal 231-722-7276. Feb 6 6:45 pm Toddler Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Toddlers and care givers attend lapsit storytime together. The short books, songs, and action rhymes are just right for 18 to 36 month olds. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Feb 7 6:00 pm African/American Genealogy Workshop Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. A member of the Muskegon Genealogical Society will help attendees learn how to start their genealogical research. Registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 231-722-7276. Feb 8 11:00 am Preschool Storytime Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a special craft project to take home. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. Feb 10 1:00 - 3:00 pm Valentine Pop-up Cards Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Make Valentine cards inspired by Robert Sabuda, designer of best-selling pop-up books. Kids will make cards that "jump up" when opened, full of exciting 3-D effects! Kids will also make Valetine Gift Boxes, folded paper containers to fill with candyand give to that special someone. Drop in program. No sign up required. For more information, call 231-722-7276, x 230. 11:28:18 AM

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