Hackley Public Library

Built in the American Romanesque style in 1890, the library is listed on the Michigan Register of Historic Places. Enter through the ready for the ornate wooden doors, step into mosaic tile entry way (recently restored), gaze up at the Louis Millet stained glass windows, the canvas murals painted by Muskegon artist Wilfred Berg in 1934 as part of the Public Works of Art program of the WPA. Walk over, and peer through, the glass floors in “The Stacks”. Behold the seven fireplaces and one of only 2 facsimile editions of The Book of Kells on public display in a US library.

This public library offers books, music DVD’s and many services and programs including:

• Research Help
• Reader’s Advisory, in person or online
• Telephone Help Line: 231-722-8011
• Email Reference
• Inter-library Loan
• Hold Service
• Internet Access (16 public access computers on the main floor, 4 in the Children’s Department, wifi throughout the building)
• Computers and Printers
• Copiers
• Fax Service
• Federal Tax Forms, Michigan Tax Forms
• Muskegon Organizations List
• Genealogy Department
• Literacy Tutoring Meeting Place
• Tours
• Handicapped Accessible
• Large Print Books
• Program space for Clubs and Groups
• Community Arts Calendar
• Children’s Programs
• Story Times
• Basic Computer Classes for Adults
• Author Visits and Adult Programs
• Downloadable ebooks and eaudio books
• DVDS-CDs–Videotapes
• Free High-speed Wireless
• Home Access to Subscription Databases