Monday, May 11, 2009

New Sites Be sure to check out the new sites we've added to our pages 9:44:36 AM     Home Ownership Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:30 pm A representative from Merrill Lynch will discuss the ins and outs of home ownership including: Importance of Good Credit The responsibility of owning a home Protecting your investment Keeping your neighborhood safe Being a good neighbor It’s a family affair----talk and teach the kids Down Payment makes a big difference Understanding how much you can afford Understanding taxes, utilities, and maintenance Making an offer on a home Use a realtor The application process Get all your information together before meeting the lender documentation……documentation…by the way…documentation. The program is free, but in order to have enough handouts, please call the Library at 231-722-7276 to register. Cosmops Reception Tuesday, May 12 8:30 pm at the Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Teen Makeover Night Wednesday, May 13 6:30 PM Learn tricks and tips for great skincare and makeup application. May Kay beauty products consultant Karla Lenkiewicz will help you find your Best Look. No items will be for sale at this free demonstration and hands-on program. Registration required. Sign-up begins April 20. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Charles H. Hackley Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities Wednesday, May 13 7:30 pm John Beyrle, US Ambassador to Russia will speak at the First Congregational Church, on the corner of Third and Jefferson. A reception will be held at Hackley Public Library following the lecture. For more information call 231-722-7276. Victorian Ladies Thursday, May 14 7:00 pm at the Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Friends of the Library Board Meeting Monday, May 18 4:00 pm. Meets at the Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 Hackley Library Board Meeting Tuesday, May 19 5:30 pm Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library. Open to the public. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Food Shopping On A Budget: Choose To Be A Smart Shopper! Tuesday, May 26 6:30 – 7:30 pm A representative from the Michigan State University Extension office will be at Hackley Public Library to discuss food shopping on a budget. She will cover: Challenging the myth that it costs more to eat healthy. Learn techniques to stretch your food $. Become aware of gimmicks that stores use to get you to buy. Making use of what you have on hand. The program is free, but in order to have enough handouts, please call the Library at 231-722-7276 to register. 9:32:40 AM

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