Purpose: The Friends of Hackley Public Library is a 501(C)3 membership organization formed to:

1. Provide substantial support to and for the benefit of the Library.
2. Pursue independent activities and programs which support or benefit the Library.
3. Support and cooperate with the Library in developing and promoting its services and facilities.
4. Foster an informed interest in the Library in the community.
5. Encourage the use of the Library's resources.
6. Aid the Library in enhancing the cultural life of the community.
7. Promote and encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests to or for the benefit of the Library.
8. Stimulate interest in books and libraries by maintaining an association of like-minded persons.

On-going Activities:

1. Barnes and Noble Book Fair.  By shopping at Barnes and Noble on October 1 and 2, you can send a portion of what you spend to the Friends of Hackley Library for library programs. 
   1. Clip the voucher from the Newsletter or pick one up at the Library
   2. Chose your purchases.  Consider calendars, book club picks, greeting cards-even the Nook ebook reader and accessories!
   3. Present the voucher to the cashier.  If you forget your voucher, just identify yourself as a Hackley Public Library supporter.
2. An Evening with Mitch Albom.  On Monday, October 4 at 7:30 pm Mitch Albom will speak at the Frauenthal and sign his latest book, Have a Little Faith.  Proceeds go toward the renovation of the Hackley Public Library Children's Department.  Tickets are available through the Fraunenthal Box Office. Part of Muskegon's AH! Fest.
3. Candlelight Dinner. A festive holiday meal followed by entertainment, held by candlelight in the main reading rooms of the library. Members and guests by invitation.
4. Annual Used Book Sale.  April 16 and 17. Thousands and thousands of used books fill the first floor of the Torrent House.  Volunteers are always needed for intake, sorting, and sales.
5. Charles H. Hackley Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities. Held in May each year, an individual with some tie to Muskegon who has made a distinguished contribution to some area of the humanities is invited to present a lecture in his/her area of expertise. 

The current Board members are Shirley Albers (Recording secretary), Carol Ann Balcom (Corresponding Secretary), Gene Fethke (Treasurer),  Angie Maloy (Newsletter editor), John Mullally, Charlotte Olson, June Shaw, Hayden Smith (Vice President), Kathy Snider (President), Judy Tierney and Kathy Younts.

There are 6 levels of Friends: Basic membership is $20, Hackley Associate is $40, Torrent Associate is $50, Charlie's Classics is $65, Hackley Patron is $100, and Hackley Benefactor is $500. To become a member mail your check, payable to Friends of Hackley Public Library, to The Friends of Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon MI 49440-1281. Every membership is acknowledged with a receipt and is deductible for tax purposes.