News and Information from Hackley Public Library

Upcoming Events at HPL

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MAY LEGO DAY!
LEGO MANIA FAMILY FUN DAY
2:00 SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013
Come join the family fun. Build a great structure, win a treat, and get to display you fabulous creation to all the youth services lbrary patrons. Remember, we supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination.

Book Signing with Rose Hammond

2:00 - 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 18: Book Signing with Rose Hammond

Join author Rose Hammond as she talks about her new book, "Just a Poor Country Girl" and the difficulties of writing about a real person. Attendees are encouraged to bring an old family recipe to share.

Friends of HPL Board
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday, May 20 Friends of HPL Board Meeting
Meets at Hackley Public Library

Craft Monday
6:00 pm, Monday, May 20th Craft Monday

Join craft maven Nancy Harman on the third Monday of each month (with some exceptions). These are geared towards older teens and grownups. Call HPL for supply lists. These are free, and open to the public. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation.

May 20: Pretty Paper Switchplates

HPL Board Meeting
5:30 pm, Tuesday, May 21: HPL Board Meeting
Open to the public. Meets at HPL

Good Yarn Knitters
5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 22: Good Yarn Knitters

Open to knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Learn to knit, hone your skills, help other knitters! For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn. Meets every Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Good Yarn Knitters
5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 29 : Good Yarn Knitters

JOEL TACEYS GAME FEST
2:00 pm, Saturday, June 1
Game Master Joel Tacey hosts a video game event featuring "Rockband", "Guitar Hero III", "Just Dance", "SuperSmash Brothers Brawl" and other games. Drinks and snacks will fuel the players. Goofy prizes will reward top players.

Get Ready For the New Health Insurance Marketplaces

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From the USA.gov Blog:
Health Insurance Marketplaces are a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that can help you get health insurance regardless of income or health history. You can start exploring your options now, enroll in October, and start taking advantage of the benefits of your state Health Insurance Marketplace beginning in January 2014.
People looking for health insurance can shop and compare plans through the new Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as healthcare exchanges. The Health Insurance Marketplace will help you find insurance plans that cover medical services including preventive care, medicines, doctor and hospital visits.
Now is the time to learn about how they work, how to prepare for open enrollment, and what kind of insurance options are available to you right now.

The New Health Insurance Marketplace

Each state will have its own Health Insurance Marketplace, which you can access online (some are already available). The exchanges are designed to help you:

Figure out how to compare and get healthcare insurance even if you have a pre-existing condition or chronic health problem
Find the insurance plan that fits your budget. Some people might qualify for free or low-cost health insurance
Understand the enrollment process in a way that’s easy to read

Enrollment Begins October of 2013

The enrollment process begins October 1. But you can prepare by doing the following:

Individuals and families:
Get to know the different healthcare plans available in your state if the exchange has already been set up. Specifically, make sure you understand how the deductibles and co-pays work
Ask your employer if she plans to offer health insurance
Prepare a list of questions about your health coverage

Small business owners:
Get to know the different healthcare plans available so that you understand the differences in costs and services
Set a budget based on how much both you and your employees will spend on health insurance
Set a date to begin offering coverage that works best for your business and your employees

Your Insurance Options Now

You don’t have to wait until 2014 to get health coverage. There are several public programs available for families, including Medicare, Medicaid and low-cost insurance programs for children and adults.
HealthCare.gov has a tool to help you find insurance. You just need to answer a few questions about where you live and your current job situation.

Your Key to a Healthy Pregnancy

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From the USA.gov Blog:
Looking for information you can trust during pregnancy and your baby’s first year?
The Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health and text4baby have teamed up to help moms-to-be find reliable health resources for their pregnancy.
Text4baby is the first free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health through text messaging. Women who text “BABY” (or “BEBE” for Spanish) to 511411 receive three free text messages a week, timed to their due date or their baby’s birth date, through pregnancy and up until the baby’s first birthday.
The FDA also provides tips on medicines, food safety, breast pumps and more for expectant moms.
Learn more about important conversations you should be having with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to increase the safety of your pregnancy by watching the video Resources for You and Your Baby.
If you have questions about having a healthy pregnancy, you can ask experts live during a Twitter chat, Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. To participate use the hashtag #pregchat.